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🇨🇳 Join the "MGIMO International" Chinese Social Media Team The MGIMO International Marketing Group is assembling a student editorial team. We are looking for people to help us tell about MGIMO University on Doyin and Xiaohongshu (Red) — in Chinese. We're looking for: ▶️ MGIMO students who are native Chinese speakers; ▶️ MGIMO students who are learning Chinese. 🎬 Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Figma, Photoshop) and video editing (Reels, Shorts, CapCut, or other video editors) will be your advantage! What you'll be doing: ▪️ Creating content for the "MGIMO International" accounts on Doyin and Xiaohongshu (Red); ▪️ Recording short interviews, shooting trending videos, and covering university events; ▪️ Writing text posts in Chinese; ▪️ Telling prospective students from China about academic life at MGIMO, student activities, and university opportunities. What awaits you in our team: ✔️ Hands-on experience as a content creator and SMM manager; ✔️ Valuable connections with international and Russian students, as well as MGIMO administration; ✔️ Language practice — you'll be constantly working with Chinese: writing posts, filming interviews, and communicating with native speakers; ✔️ Extra credit toward your academic ranking; ✔️ Participation in exciting events, creative freedom, and a friendly team! ❗️ Link to the application form here. 📌 Application deadline: October 20. Don't miss your chance to become part of the team that's building a bridge between MGIMO and China! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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MGIMO at IFY – 2026 🌐🟢 From September 11 to 17, Yekaterinburg – a city in the very heart of Russia – became the capital of youth dialogue for a few days and hosted the International Festival of Youth – 2026. The MGIMO team became part of this large-scale event by preparing a special program, the “Laboratory for Future Global Leaders” – a space where education, technology, and the international agenda came together in an interactive format. MGIMO Space 📍 The MGIMO booth was divided into several thematic zones: ♟ “Diplomacy as a Game of Chess” immersed visitors in contemporary international politics. The information screen introduced them to the current global agenda, while an interactive three-player chess game with an AI assistant turned the metaphor of multipolarity into a gaming experience. 🎓 The “Forge of Global Leaders” zone was dedicated to MGIMO. Here visitors could learn about the university, while the AI program “Sorting Hat” selected a personalized educational route depending on the participant’s interests and preferences. 🌐 The “Feel Like a Global Leader” area shifted visitors from the role of observer to that of a participant in the global agenda. With the help of an AI mirror, everyone could see themselves at the UN podium or at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov, or MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov. 🏛A separate part of the stand was the zone for MGIMO master classes and presentations. A phygital mock-up of the university facade allowed anyone to literally look into MGIMO’s windows and feel like a university student for a few minutes. Every day at the MGIMO stand was truly lively: activists from student associations gave tours, interactive activities, lectures, quizzes, and master classes, introducing Festival participants to the university and creating a space for communication. During the Festival, MGIMO’s space was visited by thousands of participants and high-ranking guests from various countries, including: • Sergey Kiriyenko, First Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, • Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, • Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, • Yana Lantratova, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, • Grigory Gurov, Head of Rosmolodezh, • Konstantin Kolpakov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo, • Sivilay Mina, Deputy Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao Youth Union, • Alireza Rahimi, Secretary of the Supreme Council for Youth and Adolescents of Iran. MGIMO Program 📃 As part of the Festival, MGIMO held a series of major events that brought together thousands of participants: ✅ interactive session “Skills of the Future: No-Tie Talk”; ✅ panel discussion “Leadership in a Multipolar World”; ✅ project game “Youth Laboratory for the New World Order”; ✅ master class “Laboratory of Voice”; ✅session “New Global Architecture of the World: An Open Dialogue with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov” The speakers at MGIMO’s events included: ➖Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov, ⚪Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ➖Arno Gujon, Director of the Office for Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, ⚪Dauren Abayev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Russia, ➖Toufik Djouma, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Algeria to Russia, ⚪Kunal Sharma, President of the Indian youth platform Chhatra Sansad, and many others. The IFY–2026 was a special experience for the MGIMO team. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand, took part in the events, asked questions, shared their ideas, and helped us create this atmosphere! 🩷 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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“Laboratory of Voice”: How to Speak So People Listen 🎙️ 🟢On September 16, at the International Festival of Youth – 2026, MGIMO held the “Voice Lab” workshop — a practical session on how to turn meaning and ideas into a powerful public speech. 📚 The session centered on two key elements of persuasive speech: meaning and voice. Participants explored how to shape a core message, build an argument, hold the audience’s attention, and at the same time work with their voice, intonation, pace, and pauses. ⭐The moderator was Yaroslav Skvortsov, Dean of MGIMO’s School of International Journalism. Together with Anastasia Borodina, a TV presenter and host of major events, they discussed why public speaking skills matter today, where preparation for a good speech begins, and how to adapt your communication style to different audiences. And right after that practice followed🔥 Anastasia Borodina led a hands-on master class on voice control. Participants got to practice tools that directly affect how a speech is perceived: breathing, timbre, intonation, pauses, and pace. 🩷 Perhaps the main takeaway for participants was that a strong speech begins not only with what we want to say, but also with how we say it. In a world where the amount of information and the number of voices keeps growing, it is especially important to be able to articulate your position clearly, get it across to your audience, and make sure meaning is always heard behind the voice. Thank you to Yaroslav Skvortsov and Anastasia Borodina for the practical tools, the open dialogue, and the chance to put new skills into practice right away! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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Youth Laboratory for the New World Order 🌏 📍On 16 September, at the International Festival of Youth – 2026, MGIMO hosted the “Youth Laboratory for the New World Order” project session. Together with representatives from different countries and professional backgrounds, participants explored today’s key challenges before moving from discussion to developing their own projects and initiatives. Among those speaking on the future and today’s challenges were: 🟦Abdelrahman Eliraki, PhD student at MGIMO and analyst specializing in Arab-Russian relations 🟦Farida Gafarova, Board Member of the Russian Association for the United Nations (RAS UN), Head of MGIMO’s Competence Center for Value Sovereignty 🟦Dmitry Kalinin, Chief Specialist in the International Relations Department of the Ministry of International and Foreign Economic Relations of the Sverdlovsk Region 🟦Denis Kazantsev, Deputy Chairman of the MGIMO Law Club ➡️Then came the team work. Participants split into four groups, each working with an expert on one of the challenges identified. In 30 minutes, the teams had to define the problem more precisely, identify the target audience, propose a project solution, and outline the expected outcome. ✅At the end, each team presented its initiative to the room. Experts then gave feedback, highlighted promising ideas, and offered advice on how to develop them further. Most importantly, participants didn’t just discuss the key challenges of the future — they tried to turn ideas into concrete projects and mechanisms for international cooperation. ❤️Thank you to the experts and everyone who took part for the open dialogue, active engagement, and ideas that could well lay the groundwork for new international projects and partnerships! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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New Global Architecture of the World: An Open Dialogue with Sergey Lavrov On September 16, the International Festival of Youth — 2026 hosted the session “New Global Architecture: An Open Dialogue with Sergey Lavrov.” 🟦Organized by MGIMO University together with the Znanie Russian Society, the session provided a platform for a direct dialogue between the Russian Foreign Minister and young participants of the Festival. Among those who had the opportunity to ask questions were MGIMO students and student community activists — Sodnomdarjaa Munkh-Uchral (Mongolia), Mikhail Mosunov and Maria Pavlova. 😊 At the beginning of the meeting, Sergey Lavrov welcomed the participants in Yekaterinburg, referring to the city as the “heart of Eurasia” and highlighting the international scale of IFY-2026, which brought together representatives from over 190 countries. 🌐 The central topic of the discussion was the emergence of a multipolar world. According to the Minister, the growing role of the Global South and East, the emergence of new centers of economic growth, and countries’ efforts to independently defend their national interests are objective trends shaping today’s international system. Sergey Lavrov repeatedly described the emerging multipolar world as an objective process that is already underway. Speaking about the future development of the international system, Sergey Lavrov contrasted two approaches: attempts to preserve existing mechanisms of dominance and the formation of a more polycentric order based on the principles of the UN Charter, sovereign equality of states and a balance of interests. ✔️Special attention was paid to the future security and cooperation architecture in Eurasia. According to the Minister, the continent needs a system that would be open to the all states located in Eurasia. A significant part of the discussion focused on Russia’s relations with Western countries and European security. Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Russia does not seek to abandon relations with the West and remains open to cooperation based on mutual respect and consideration of the interests of all sides. ⭐The conversation then moved from political and economic issues to the humanitarian dimension of a multipolar world. The Minister emphasized that a new system of international relations is shaped not only through intergovernmental agreements: culture, sports, education, science and direct people-to-people contacts also play an important role. A particular focus was placed on youth cooperation. It was noted that Russia is consistently expanding opportunities for young people from different countries to communicate and engage with one another directly. ✅ Educational cooperation was another important topic. The Minister highlighted the development of support mechanisms for international applicants and emphasized the role of Russian education as a space for building long-term professional and interpersonal connections. In his closing remarks, Sergey Lavrov once again addressed the role of the younger generation. He noted that the transition towards multipolarity is not limited to changes in the balance of power between states. It also involves developing new approaches to cooperation based on respect for national identities, the ability to engage in dialogue and a willingness to take each other’s interests into account. ❤️ We are sincerely grateful to Minister Lavrov, the International Festival of Youth, and all the young yet already highly motivated and determined participants who gathered in Yekaterinburg to share the atmosphere of open dialogue, exchange ideas and perspectives, and work together on projects capable of shaping the future. 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

😊 IYF–2026: Two events you can't miss! MGIMO University has prepared two unique formats for you: 🟩Youth Discussion and Project Game "Youth Laboratory of the New World Order" 11:00 – 13:00 📍"Life" Hall What will the world look like tomorrow? We're not guessing — we're designing it! Join a large-scale discussion and develop your own models of the future as part of MGIMO's program at the International Festival of Youth. 🟩Workshop "Laboratory of Voice" 13:00 – 14:30 📍"Family" Hall Your voice is an instrument. Learn how to make it sound confident and persuasive. 🟦Moderator: Yaroslav Skvortsov, Dean of the School of International Journalism at MGIMO University. 🟦Speaker: Anastasia Borodina, TV presenter for "Moscow 24," "OTR," and "VSYO TV" channels, and event host. Don't miss the opportunity to sharpen your skills and broaden your horizons! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

New Global Architecture: An Open Dialogue with Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation September 16 | 15:35 📍”Gagarin” Hall As part of the International Youth Festival — 2026, MGIMO University is hosting a unique session where Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, will meet with young leaders. 🟪The format of the meeting provides for an open dialogue between the Minister and Festival participants. The title of the session reflects its substantive focus: discussion of current issues on the international agenda in conditions that imply a substantive and candid exchange of views. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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🌐 Leadership in a Multipolar World: What Determines a Country’s Position in the New International Reality? 🟢On September 15, as part of the International Festival of Youth — 2026, MGIMO hosted a panel discussion titled “Leadership in a Multipolar World: What Determines a Country’s Position in the New Architecture of International Relations?” Leading experts in international relations discussed the nature of leadership and the key factors shaping a country’s position on the global stage. 📩The discussion was moderated by Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, Youth and Social Policy, MGIMO University. The panel brought together: ✅ Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian MFA; ✅ Arno Gujon, Director of the Office for Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Government of the Republic of Serbia; ✅ Dauren Abayev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation. ✅ Toufik Djouama, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Russian Federation. Here are the key takeaways from the discussion 👇 ⚪Maria Zakharova highlighted a number of leadership qualities that challenge conventional perceptions of what it means to be a leader. “It is commonly believed that a leader is someone who is always ahead, someone who strives to take first place. This is a misconception. Leadership is not about competition or being formally first. Leadership is strength and confidence that become a source of support for others. Leadership is when you are targeted by a campaign against you, yet still find the strength to keep moving forward,” Maria Zakharova emphasized. ⚪Dauren Abayev stressed that domestic stability remains the foundation of an effective foreign policy: “Without stability within a country, it is impossible to act effectively on the international stage.” Speaking about cooperation between countries and continents, he put forward the principle that “a bridge is more important than a fortress,” emphasizing the importance of openness, connections and communication over isolation. Dauren Askerbekovich emphasized that Russia and Kazakhstan are key strategic partners. ⚪Arno Gujon emphasized that leadership is made possible not by words, but by actions. “We will not pursue a policy that treats Russia immorally. This is a principled position based on values, not political expediency.” ⚪Toufik Djouama outlined a fundamental principle of genuine partnership: “It begins where people not only take, but also share.” According to him, this principle applies equally to relations between individuals and to cooperation between states. ➡️ We thank all speakers and participants for a meaningful dialogue that brought together diverse professional and national perspectives — and for the opportunity to discuss together what defines the leadership of states today and what the world of tomorrow may look like. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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Skills of the Future: No-Tie Talk — How It Went 🌐👔 🟢On September 14, the International Festival of Youth — 2026 hosted the first large-scale event of MGIMO’s “Future Global Leaders Laboratory” program — an interactive session, “Skills of the Future: No-Tie Talk.” What skills should a future leader possess? What helps one make decisions under uncertainty, find a common language with people from different cultures, and lead others? 🌏Three young Festival participants from Russia, Mongolia and Vietnam presented their vision of the key competencies needed by future leaders. Invited experts continued the conversation: they shared professional experience, practical recommendations, and their view of the skills that are becoming especially important in today’s world. We’ve prepared for you several leadership tips that our experts shared with the session participants 🤫 ➡️Ekaterina Shuvalova, Advisor to the Rector — Deputy Vice-Rector for Students’ Development and International Affairs at MGIMO: Networking is not about the number of contacts, but about the quality of communication because the real value comes after the exchange of business cards, when genuine human connections begin to take shape. ➡️Tatyana Terentyeva, Deputy CEO for Human Resources at Rosatom State Corporation: In a world of generative AI, where there is no single source of truth, we need to learn how to manage AI as part of a team, make use of machine-generated expertise, while developing uniquely human skills such as critical thinking. ➡️Dauren Abayev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation: My advice to future leaders is simple: first and foremost, be a good person, become a professional in your field, and constantly build your social capital. ➡️Kunal Sharma, Founder and President of the Indian youth platform Chhatra Sansad: When people ask me what to do after graduating from university, I always advise them to ask themselves three questions: 1) What problem do I want to solve in my community, country, or university? 2) Whose life do I want to impact? 3) What legacy do I want to leave behind? ➡️Shi Tianchi, Deputy Head of the International Department of the All-China Youth Federation: Lifelong learning is the foundation of modern life. However, learning is not simply about becoming familiar with a topic — it is about understanding its essence. Time management is merely a tool; the most important thing is to define your values and goals. 💭And the most interesting part — everyone could offer their own version of the answer. All participants joined the conversation through a digital platform and, in real time, chose the qualities they consider key for a modern leader. That’s how the “skills cloud” appeared — a collective portrait of the professional of the future. Thank you to the experts, young participants, and all guests for the open conversation, fresh ideas, and the atmosphere of a genuine no-tie talk. And this is only the beginning of the “Future Global Leaders Laboratory.” Ahead are new meetings, discussions, and opportunities to search together for answers to the questions that determine the future. See you at the next Festival events! 🩵 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

😊🌐 IFY–2026: MGIMO University Panel Discussion "Leadership in a Multipolar World: What Determines a Country's Position in the New International Reality?" September 15 | 11:30–12:45 📍“Gagarin” Hall 🟩What determines a state's real weight today — military power, economic self-sufficiency, technological sovereignty, cultural influence, or the ability to build alliances outside traditional blocs? This will be discussed at the panel discussion "Leadership in a Multipolar World: What Determines a Country's Position in the New International Reality?" Session moderator: 🟦 Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy, Social Work and International Relations, MGIMO University (Russia) Speakers: 🟦 Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia); 🟦 Arno Gujon, Director of the Office for Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Government of the Republic of Serbia (Serbia); 🟦 Toufik Djouama, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Russian Federation (Algeria); 🟦 Dauren Abayev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation (Kazakhstan). 🩷 Here, world-class experts and practitioners talk about how countries find their place in the new architecture of international relations. 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

🇷🇸 Arno Gujon, Director of the Office for Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, visited the MGIMO stand at the International Festival of Youth – 2026.

😊🌐 IFY–2026: MGIMO University Interactive Session "Skills of the Future: No-Tie Talk" September 14 | 14:45–15:45 📍 "Solidarity" Hall This is a conversation about future leaders — without ties, without formalities, without pre-written answers. 🟪 As part of the interactive discussion, delegates from various countries will present their vision of the key competencies of the 21st century, and invited experts will share practical recommendations for developing them. Session moderator: 🟦 Ekaterina Shuvalova, Advisor to the Rector — Deputy Vice-Rector for Youth Policy, Social Work and International Relations, MGIMO University (Russia) Speakers: 🟦 Tatyana Terentyeva, Deputy Director General for Human Resources of Rosatom State Corporation (Russia); 🟦 Dauren Abayev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation (Kazakhstan); 🟦 Kunal Sharma, founder and president of the Indian youth platform Chhatra Sansad (India); 🟦 Nemanja Plotan, Policy Advisor to the President of Republika Srpska for Foreign Economic Policy (Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina); 🟦 Shi Tianchi, Deputy Head of the International Department of the All-China Youth Federation (China). 🟩 The audience will be able to vote in real time for the most in-demand qualities and skills — the result will be a virtual "skills cloud," a collective portrait of the leader of the future. 🩷 We’re looking forward to seeing you at the session — a tie is not required! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

⚡️Participants of the International Festival of Youth – 2026 at the MGIMO stand

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🟢🌐 MGIMO University at the International Festival of Youth – 2026: "Laboratory of Future Global Leaders" From September 11 to 17, in Yekaterinburg, as part of the International Festival of Youth – 2026, MGIMO will present a rich expert program and an interactive stand space, the "Laboratory of Future Global Leaders." 📍 The program is built around the image of the University as a leading center for training world-class leaders who possess the knowledge and skills needed to address complex global challenges of our time. The MGIMO expert block will be presented in several formats: 🟦 September 14: Interactive session "Skills of the Future: No-Tie Talk" During the session, participants will discuss which competencies will define the leader of the future — from critical thinking and technological literacy to emotional intelligence, communication, and responsibility for one's country. 🟦 September 15: Panel discussion "Leadership in a Multipolar World: What Determines a Country's Position in the New Architecture of International Relations?" The session will allow participants to discuss what constitutes a state's international weight today. 🟦 September 16: Project game "Youth Laboratory for the New World Order" Participants will move from analyzing global challenges to developing their own international initiatives and solutions. 🟦 September 16: Workshop "Laboratory of Voice" This is a great opportunity to learn from leading experts about the components of a strong public speech. Specifically for the festival, MGIMO has prepared an interactive stand space where you can: ✔️ immerse yourself in contemporary international politics with the help of three-player AI chess; ✔️ learn more about MGIMO's educational opportunities and determine the faculty that suits you with the help of the AI program "Sorting Hat"; ✔️ feel like a world leader with the help of the AI "Mirror of World Politics"; ✔️ take part in a series of workshops, quizzes, and interactive games, learn more about the traditions of the peoples of Russia and the world. Throughout all the days of the Festival, the organizational support of the venue will be provided by activists who are part of the student delegation. 🩷 MGIMO Volunteer Center acted as the federal center for the recruitment and training of IYF volunteers in three areas: "Attaché of Foreign Delegations," "Protocol," and "Linguistic Support." Based on the selection results, more than 500 volunteers from all over Russia and foreign countries were recommended, including 60 students of the University. See you at the International Festival of Youth – 2026! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

Dance as a Dialogue of Cultures 🤝 What if international dialogue does not always require words? Sometimes, creativity and a genuine interest in another person’s culture are all it takes. MGIMO students will have the opportunity to meet like-minded people from different countries, discover their traditions and become part of an international cultural project. ⚡️ On September 14, the “Russian Song” Theatre will host the international youth meeting “Dance as a Dialogue of Cultures”. This event marks the presentation of the new stage of the “World Dance Overture 2.0” project, which brings BRICS countries together through folk choreography. 📍 The project is expanding its international reach: following its first stage in the UAE, Egypt, China, and India, it is now embarking on a new route – Ethiopia, South Africa, and Brazil. ✔️ Guests can explore interactive zones, contribute to the “Living World Map”, watch the documentary “The Project’s Journey”, take part in a master class led by artists of Kostroma Russian National Ballet, and discover the dance traditions of different countries. ✔️ The evening will culminate in the “Friendship Round Dance”: artists and the entire audience will come together in a shared dance. Hundreds of LED bracelets and greetings recorded throughout the evening in different languages will create a final image of a united cultural space. The event will take place on September 14 at the “Russian Song” Theatre (Moscow, Olimpiysky Avenue, 14). Registration is open until the end of September 9. 🌍 Don’t miss your chance to register and become part of the international dialogue through dance! Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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🇷🇺 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Opens New Academic Year at MGIMO On September 7, MGIMO hosted the traditional meeting of Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, with students and faculty of the university, timed to coincide with the start of the new academic year. 🌐 MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov welcomed the students and congratulated them on the beginning of the academic year, noting the impressive results of the 2026 admissions campaign: ➡️ The university admitted a record number of winners of the All-Russian School Olympiad; ➡️ 57% of MGIMO first-year students are gold medalists; ➡️ The number of international students has grown significantly — students from more than 90 countries are studying at the university. 🇷🇺 Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, congratulated the students, faculty, and staff of MGIMO — everyone involved in maintaining the high standard of the university, which consistently ranks high in Russian and international ratings. ➡️ In his speech, the Minister emphasized the importance of such annual meetings with students: This always gives a very good boost to me and to my colleagues who regularly interact with the university. 🌐 Sergey Lavrov spoke about key events on the international agenda and the main aspects of Russia's foreign policy. He paid special attention to the importance of finding a balance of interests, the transformation of the system of international relations, and the development of Russia's relations with the countries of Eurasia, Africa, and the Middle East. An important part of the meeting was the session in which the Minister answered students' questions on international relations, world trade, and the role of diplomacy in the modern world. 🔖At the end of his speech, Sergey Lavrov once again congratulated MGIMO students on the start of the new academic year. In a changing world, there is a particular demand for specialists with deep knowledge in international relations, capable of professionally addressing a wide range of foreign policy and economic challenges. I am confident that the quality of education received at your alma mater will enable you to achieve great success in any endeavor and contribute to strengthening Russia's position on the international stage. We join in the congratulations and wish MGIMO freshmen success in the new academic year! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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Moscow City Day 2026 🇷🇺 This weekend, Moscow is celebrating its 879th anniversary! This is the perfect opportunity for international first-year students to explore the capital and dive straight into its festive atmosphere. This year, more than 500 events are lined up, including concerts, guided tours, workshops, sports activities, and film screenings. In our new #MoscowForStudents series, we have prepared a list of spots for an unforgettable weekend. 📍 State Historical Museum Do you want to see what Moscow looked like centuries ago? The museum’s holiday programme features guided tours of Red Square, stories about Moscow under Ivan the Terrible and the first Romanovs, and accounts of the events of 1812. 📍 Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve Visitors can enjoy jazz and classical music concerts, as well as choir and solo performances. There will also be creative workshops where you can craft your own souvenir. 🎼 This is the perfect option if you want to take a stroll through a picturesque park, enjoy live music, and soak up the atmosphere of a major city celebration. 📍 Luzhniki If you’d rather spend your weekend staying active, head to Luzhniki. There is something for everyone: you can play padel, join a SUP tour, tackle the climbing wall, go roller-skating or karting, test your skills on an obstacle course, or join a speed Rubik’s Cube challenge. ❤️ We hope this weekend will be a great opportunity to feel right at home in this vibrant city and experience its festive spirit! See you in Moscow! Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

Ready to tell the world about MGIMO? ⚡️️️️️️️️️ The “MGIMO International” team is looking for students to join our Student Editorial Team! ➡️ We’re looking for MGIMO students who want to try their hand at post writing, design, video scripting and editing. What are we looking for? ✅ Interest in social media and content creation ✅ Initiative, creativity and a willingness to experiment with different formats ✅ Experience running your own blog or working with social media is a big plus Strong English skills and a passion for creating great content are a must! What will you do? ➡️Write posts and come up with content ideas ➡️ Create visuals for social media ➡️ Develop scripts — from serious reports to student hacks and fun videos ➡️ Shoot and edit videos The main goal? Show MGIMO to an international audience through our own student perspective — as vibrant, welcoming and professional as we see it. What’s in it for you? ➖ Hands-on experience in international SMM ➖ A chance to practice your language skills and work with an international audience ➖ An internship with a flexible schedule — we’ll work around your classes ➖ Access to exclusive events and the chance to meet applicants and students from around the world How to join the team? ⭐ Fill out the application form ⭐Come to an in-person interview ⭐ Become part of the “MGIMO International” team! 🕰️ Application deadline: September 30 If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at media or simply want to tell the world about MGIMO, this might be your sign! See you on the team! 🩵 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)