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A Glimpse Into the Future of Petrochemistry The mission of our fellowship is simple yet vital: to give international colleagues a firsthand look at how Russian companies operate and to showcase their cutting-edge expertise. This time, the fellows stepped inside Kazanorgsintez — a cornerstone of the SIBUR holding — Russia’s largest integrated petrochemicals company, producing a wide range of polymers and chemical products that fuel industries worldwide. What did they discover? 🏭 The Central Plant Laboratory — a high-tech hub for quality control with automated systems and advanced equipment. 🧪 The Polymer Laboratory — home to energy-efficient polymerization methods producing materials like polyethylene. 🌱 A modern environmental monitoring system — with mobile labs and Laborant, ensuring air quality and safety. The biggest surprise? A psychological relaxation room — helping employees stay balanced and stress-free. A reminder that innovation is as much about people as it is about technology. And if you’re passionate about science too — don’t miss the upcoming InteRussia fellowship in biotechnology. Participants will explore advanced labs, take part in research projects, and learn from leading Russian experts. ➡️More details are available at the link — don’t miss your chance to apply! #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Global Energy Dialogue Begins: InteRussia Fellowship Opens at UNECON 💫 On July 29, St. Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON) hosted the official opening of the InteRussia fellowship program in Energy for professionals from Latin America and the Caribbean. The participants were welcomed by 🤎Igor Maksimtsev, Rector of UNECON, 🤎Lyana Dymova, Academic programs coordinator at the Gorchakov Fund, 🤎Aleksandra Burman, Director of the International Cooperation Department at TV BRICS, 🤎Dmitry Polikanov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo. Fellows from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and El Salvador will discuss issues of international energy security, current and long-term trends in global energy markets, the Russian oil and gas industry, prospects for nuclear and renewable energy development, and opportunities for cooperation between Russia and Latin America in the energy field. 💡The energy transition starts here. Follow us to see how collaboration across continents sparks real change! #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation #NewGeneration 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

🎥 Live from the InteRussia Energy Fellowship Opening Ceremony Today, St. Petersburg State University of Economics is hosting the official opening of the InteRussia fellowship in energy for specialists from Latin America and the Caribbean. 🎧Lyana Dymova, Academic programs coordinator at the Gorchakov Fund, welcomed the fellows and shared the core motivation that drives the InteRussia team — creating dynamic spaces for international cooperation and knowledge exchange. #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Kazan = culture, history… and lots of food. Ready to explore? 🥯 Right now, our InteRussia fellows in Oil & Gas are discovering Kazan from all sides — from university labs to the underground world of geology. But in between lectures and field trips, they've also explored the city like locals. So we asked them: what are the must-see spots in Kazan? 🗂Here are 5 places they say you can’t miss! Bring your walking shoes and come hungry. Because Kazan has views, stories and pastries that will haunt your dreams. #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Which InteRussia fellowship should you apply for by the end of the summer? 🌺 Are you still contemplating how to make the most of the second half of the year? The InteRussia team continues to accept applications — and this might just be the breakthrough experience you’ve been waiting for. The fellowships are made for curious minds and bold spirits — for those eager to break boundaries and connect professionally across the globe. Here’s what you can apply for right now: ⭕️Journalism (Latin America and the Caribbean) ⭕️Biotechnologies (all over the world) ⭕️Medicine (all over the world) ⭕️International Relations (all over the world) ⭕️Energy (ASEAN countries) ⭕️Nuclear Technologies (all over the world) To help you every step of the way, we’ve created a straightforward guide that answers all your questions. Download it, and make your application shine! ↘️

The InteRussia fellowship program is implemented with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation, World Youth Festival Directorate and Rossotrudnichestvo.

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What if history wasn’t in books — but under your feet? ⛽️ That’s exactly what our InteRussia fellows discovered in Shugurovo — a tiny village an hour from Almetyevsk, hiding one of the most unexpected treasures of the region.

Once upon a time, this was a place of sweat and fire. A 19th-century bitumen plant stood here, founded by a American entrepreneur in search of oil. He didn’t find oil — but he found bitumen, and the story of industrial Tatarstan began. Fast forward to today: that same ground has become a one-of-a-kind open-air oil museum. Not a place you stroll through quietly — but one that grabs your attention with steam hissing from pipes, miners shouting from the shadows, and narrow tunnels carved into the side of a mountain.

The fellows walked through the recreated mineshafts, felt the cold air and silence underground, stood face to face with machines that once powered the early days of oil refining. But that’s not all ❗️ The fellows also explored local oil enterprises, learned about cutting-edge technologies in field operations, and yes — even saddled up for a horseback ride. In Tatarstan, oil is not just fuel. It’s legacy. And now, our fellows are part of it. #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Do you know who developed the theory of the origin of oil ? Well — our fellows certainly do. They’ve just returned from the VI International Petroleum Youth Forum in Almetyevsk, where they spent the week immersed in real industry challenges, innovation, and team spirit.

The forum brought together 250 participants from Russia and neighboring countries to tackle real challenges in the fuel and energy sector. Our InteRussia fellows joined 40 teams, diving deep into high-level project work — and three of them made it all the way to the final round.

Beyond the hackathon, the program included expert workshops, trainings on AI solutions in energy, a major Oil & Gas Summit, and even a full-scale petroleum quiz that tested everything from drilling to history. But the journey doesn’t end here — our oil & gas fellows are just getting started. Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing more with you soon! Oh, and by the way — the answer is Dmitri Mendeleev. #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

3... 2... 1... 🐱 We’re moments away from finding out the final results of the VI International Petroleum Youth Forum! Drop ⚡️ to cheer our fellows' teams to the top! #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Final countdown in Almetyevsk! ⏱ In just a few minutes, the final round of the VI International Petroleum Youth Forum kicks off — right here, in the heart of Russia’s oil and gas industry. So, what have our InteRussia fellows and their teams been working on these past few days? Brace yourselves — these are real challenges the sector is facing today: 🔬 Waste treatment and chemical reuse in viscose production 🧮 Сalculating fiberglass tubing use in oil wells 💡 Monitoring energy efficiency in oil equipment 🛰 Use of drones and satellite imagery in geological exploration 🌍 Seismic technologies for exploring mature oil fields Didn’t quite get all that? Neither did we — but trust us, these are some of the most urgent and complex problems in the energy sector. Teams are focused, ideas are flowing, and the stakes are high. #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

We’re heading to the final! 🏆 InteRussia fellows, each in a different team, have made it to the final round of the VI International Petroleum Youth Forum!

Today’s semi-final was no easy ride: 40 teams presented their ideas based on 20 industry cases — with just 5 minutes to pitch and face a round of tough questions from leading energy experts.

After a fierce selection process, three of our fellows earned a spot in the final. Tomorrow, they’ll present their projects in front of top industry minds — and the competition is going to be intense. 🤞 Cross your fingers and wish them luck — big day ahead! #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

The Forum is on! 🔥 The VI International Petroleum Youth Forum is in full swing — an international platform that unites forward-thinking young teams to solve real challenges facing the fuel and energy sector in Russia and neighboring countries. What are our InteRussia fellows doing here?

They’ve joined 250 participants — students, young professionals, and lecturers — from across the region. Divided into 40 teams of 5–6, they are working on cases prepared by the organisers. Each fellow is now part of a team, brainstorming ideas, testing hypotheses, and turning insights into solutions.

The topics? From microbiology and oil extraction to cutting-edge approaches in geological exploration — the tasks are as complex as they are exciting. The strongest project ideas will receive support from IIAO Tatneft for real-world implementation. 📸 We’re sharing moments from the forum grounds — and wishing all our fellows’ teams the best of luck! #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Oil & Gas Summit in Tatarstan — we’re in! Today, our fellows are attending the region’s flagship energy event, bringing together top decision-makers and industry leaders. The key panel: «Tatneft — 75 Years of Technological Leadership and Contribution to Russia’s Energy Sector: A Vision for a Sustainable Future». Speakers include: ✔️Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia ✔️Ruslan Edelgeriev, Presidential Aide for Climate ✔️Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan ✔️Nail Umaganov, CEO of Tatneft Moderator: Sergey Brilev, President of the Global Energy Association Big topics, big names, big impact. Let’s go! #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Straight off the plane — and into the Forum! 🛫 The new InteRussia fellows in oil and gas barely touched down in Tatarstan before diving straight into action — right at the heart of the VI International Petroleum Youth Forum in Almetyevsk. What’s next? A packed professional program. But for now — first impressions, lively discussions, and face-to-face meetings with industry leaders. 📸Take a look at the atmosphere on site — full energy from the first day! #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

What role do journalists play in the energy transition? Today, more than ever, we need bold voices — to explore, explain, and challenge. The international media contest Energy of Words 2025, organized by the Global Energy Association, is your chance to do just that — and to do it on a global stage backed by some of the most influential names in media. From climate change and clean tech to oil, gas, and nuclear power — if you have a story to tell, this is where it begins. 🔴Who can apply? Journalists, bloggers, and news agency reporters who specialize in covering key events and trends in the world of energy. 🔴Why now? Because great ideas deserve powerful platforms. Because words shape the way we think about energy. Because your story could spark the next big conversation. 📇 Learn more and submit your application before August 1, 2025. #interussia #journalism #energy 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

If you think everything in Russia happens in Moscow — think again. Science had other plans ⚙️ In June, Novosibirsk became a meeting point for young engineers from Chile to Turkmenistan. Over four intense weeks at Novosibirsk State University, InteRussia fellows worked on projects in artificial intelligence for medicine and quantum technologies in electronics and photonics. Here’s what filled their schedules (and their notebooks): 🔬 Visits to the Technopark of Akademgorodok, the Quantum Technologies Lab, and the Federal Center for Neurosurgery — where fellows explored how engineering innovations are transforming communication systems and high-precision medicine. 🔬 Hands-on training at Eltex, Russia’s largest telecom equipment manufacturer, and NSU’s Analytical and Technological Research Center, where they studied nanosystems and material synthesis up close. 🔬 Sessions at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics and the Earth Evolution Center — tracing life from DNA to meteorites and prehistoric fossils. 🔬 Project work in international teams — training neural networks to analyze brain images and help doctors detect lesions and tumors with greater accuracy. 🔬 A cultural track that included the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre, a deep dive into Siberian nature, and even a day in a Cossack village — with horseback riding, knife throwing, and tea in a wooden house. Every InteRussia fellowship writes its own story. This one just happened to be set where birch forests meet quantum labs.

The InteRussia program in engineering is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation and World Youth Festival Directorate.

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