π #MGIMOAlumni work in a wide variety of fields, including on the diplomatic front. π·πΊ Today we're telling the story of Vasily Nebenzya, an alumnus of the School of International Economic Relations, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN and the UN Security Council. Vasily Nebenzya graduated from MGIMO in 1983 and immediately started his career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the USSR. Behind him are decades of work in Moscow and abroad β from Senior Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the UN in New York to Director of the Department for Humanitarian Cooperation and Human Rights at the Russian MFA. In 2013, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, overseeing economic cooperation and engagement with integration blocs. π His tenure in this role fell during a challenging period: the Ukrainian crisis, a cooling of relations with the West, and economic sanctions. Under these circumstances, Vasily Nebenzya proved himself a tough yet constructive negotiator. Speaking about the work of a diplomat in today's world, he emphasizes: Although the actions of diplomats are now much more widely known to the public, work behind closed doors is still the foundation of diplomacy. Behind-the-scenes work has not gone away. It was there and it continues. Much more happens behind closed doors than what you see on your TV screen. π Today, Vasily Nebenzya represents Russia on the world's foremost international platform β the UN Security Council. His career is a testament to how a fundamental MGIMO education enables one to defend national interests at the highest level and shape global processes. β€οΈ MGIMO is proud of its alumni! You could be among them. Apply to our Bachelor's and Master's programs now and join the team of future architects of international relations! Learn more about MGIMO on our website. π MGIMO International (ENG) | ΠΠΠΠΠ Π΄Π»Ρ ΠΈΠ½ΠΎΡΡΡΠ°Π½ΡΠ΅Π² (RUS)