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«MGIMO Days» in India on May 26-27 🇮🇳 ⚡️️️️️️️MGIMO, together with the Russian Embassy in India and the Russian House in New Delhi, invites future world leaders to take part in the opening of «MGIMO Days» in India. 🇮🇳Since 2005 more than 60 citizens of this country have graduated from MGIMO! MGIMO has long-standing ties with this country. It cooperates with 9 Indian universities and actively develops double degree programs. Participants of «MGIMO Days» will learn about the history and traditions of the university, academic programs and student life, as well as global career opportunities. 📍On May 26 at 12:00 at the Russian House in New Delhi, you will find: ▪️Presentation of MGIMO; ▪️Lecture by Ekaterina Bostoganashvili, Deputy Dean of the School of International Business, on “Cross-Cultural Negotiations and Business Diplomacy”; ▪️Interactive sessions on the international agenda and Russian-Indian strategic partnership; ▪️Live dialogue with university representatives. 👆Registration is required to participate. ❗️Do not forget to take the hard copy of your ID Card! For more details, see the attached program! Join us and discover new opportunities with MGIMO!🤍 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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⭐️️️️️️️️️️️A series of events dedicated to the 81st anniversary of the Great Victory Day-2026 Events at MGIMO In the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, the university celebrated Victory Day with exhibitions, concerts, a Memory Watch, and charity events. In our #MGIMOAboutVictory series, we report on all the events that took place. 🕯Memory Watch at the memorial "To MGIMO alumni – Defenders of the Fatherland" On May 12, a solemn flower-laying ceremony at the monument brought together students from different countries, faculty members, veterans, and alumni. The ceremony was preceded by a moment of silence. "The tradition of celebrating May 9 at this memorial is a tribute to those who built the university during the height of the war. Many of the first faculty members and students came to MGIMO straight from the front lines. Among the alumni are six Heroes of the Soviet Union. Both during the war and after, people of different nationalities, united by a sense of duty, served the country," emphasized Anatoly Torkunov, Rector of MGIMO. 🎵“Our Victory” Gala Concert After the Memory Watch, vocal, dance, and instrumental groups performed in the university's inner courtyard. One of the most moving performances was the legendary song about fallen soldiers, "Cranes", sung by Tran Mai Tuang Phong, a student from Vietnam, on behalf of all international students at MGIMO. Meanwhile, university alumna and journalist Margarita Dyachenko, a native of Yakutia, took to the stage in a national costume and played the khomus (jaw harp), thus sounding the theme of the unity of the peoples of Russia in the common Victory. 🎗“Our Victory” Festival Also on May 12, the inner courtyard of MGIMO featured interactive zones: an exhibition of wartime weapons and military equipment (including the legendary "Katyusha" and Willys), a display on the evolution of soldiers' uniforms, a poetry meadow, the "I'm Writing to You, Hero!" campaign, and a field kitchen serving 1,000 people. 🖼Exhibition "Victory is One for All" From May 7 to 15, the atrium of the new building housed an exhibition on the contribution of the peoples of the USSR to the Great Victory. The exhibition featured authentic letters from the front, war maps, posters, photographs, and stories of Red Army soldiers, partisans, and home front workers. 📚Round Table "The People of Victory" On May 7, the A.S. Griboyedov Literary Club "Inspiration" and the MGIMO Associations of International Students held a round table dedicated to the feat of representatives of all peoples of the USSR. Participants discussed the role of frontline international brotherhood. The Victory Banner over the Reichstag was raised by Russian Mikhail Yegorov and Georgian Meliton Kantaria, while poems about the war were written by Azerbaijani Abuzar Novruzov, Bashkir Mustai Karim, and Dagestani Rasul Gamzatov. 🌐Website "MGIMO about Victory" A web resource collected all announcements and news about the commemorative events, as well as the sections "Scientific Regiment" and "Victory in Faces" with stories about heroes on both visible and invisible fronts. 📸Campaign "Faces of Our Victory" Over several days, MGIMO students and staff collected photos of their veterans so that the faces of the heroes would appear on the university's main screens on the eve of the holiday. 💵Charity campaign for residents of the Luhansk People's Republic From April 27 to May 8, the university held a fundraising drive to help residents of the Luhansk People's Republic. From May 3 to 8, a delegation of MGIMO students made a humanitarian visit to Luhansk, during which they delivered targeted aid (medicines) to residents, as well as held meetings with representatives of government agencies and youth communities of the Republic. 🕊The memory of the war at MGIMO is a living bond between generations, a dialogue of cultures, and a reminder that the Victory was one for all. #MGIMOAboutVictory #Victory81 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

In the Wake of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting: MGIMO Team's Visit to New Delhi 🇮🇳 🌻 Very soon, the university team will head to New Delhi to introduce Indian schoolchildren, students, and young professionals to the opportunities of studying at the cradle of world leaders. Do you want to build a brilliant career on the world stage? We look forward to seeing you at our events! 🗓May 26, 12:00 PM 📍Russian House in New Delhi To expect: ✔️MGIMO presentation and an admission workshops for international applicants; ✔️Expert lecture on cross‑cultural business communication; ✔️Interactive formats and live communication; ✔️Answers to all your questions. ✒To participate, please fill out the registration form. 🌐On May 28‑30, MGIMO will take part in the India‑Russia Educational Summit‑Exhibition at the Le Meridien hotel, New Delhi. At the university's booth, you will be able to receive individual consultations on the admission process and ask any questions that concern you. 🔔Please note: registration is also required to attend the exhibition. 🪬 We look forward to seeing you in New Delhi! 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

🇷🇺🇮🇳 Russia — India: Privileged Strategic Partnership and Elite Training at MGIMO On May 14-15, a meeting of the BRICS Foreign Ministers was held in New Delhi, India, with the participation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. ✒️ On May 13, Sergey Lavrov held talks with his Indian counterpart, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The Foreign Ministers discussed a wide range of issues, reaffirming their commitment to further developing the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries. They also assessed the results of 20 years of cooperation within the BRICS format and discussed the upcoming BRICS Summit of heads of state, scheduled for September 2026. 🤝 Russia and India are actively cooperating within the UN, the SCO, and the G20. "Bilateral cooperation is becoming increasingly important in the search for global responses to worldwide challenges, including within the frameworks of BRICS and the SCO," noted Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. 👉 Subrahmanyam Jaishankar emphasized the steady growth of bilateral cooperation in recent years, in which the economic and energy components have gained even greater significance. The Indian Foreign Minister specifically highlighted the growing cooperation in the scientific and technological field, as well as in labour mobility. Addressing the upcoming annual Russian-Indian Summit, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar pointed out that summits serve as a reliable guide for the further development of ties between our countries. At the same time, it is the duty of foreign ministers to regularly monitor the progress of implementing the agreements reached. 🌐 This interstate dialogue finds a vibrant continuation... within the walls of MGIMO. MGIMO has been training Indology specialists since 1954, when the Department of Indo-Iranian and African Languages began to be teach Hindi. Since then, over 700 students have studied Hindi as their first language at MGIMO. Today, 73 students across various schools are learning Hindi, while also immersing themselves in the history, culture, political and economic systems of India. The School of Indology is not the only thing that connects MGIMO with this unique country. 🔵 Today, 12 students from India study at MGIMO 🔵 The MGIMO Indian Student Society actively participates in the university's student life 🔵 Since 2023, school students from India have been participating in the MGIMO International School Olympiad 🔵 MGIMO has signed partnership agreements with 9 Indian universities 🔎 The MGIMO School of International Business offers a double-degree master's program "Cross-Cultural Management" in partnership with India's Graphic Era University. The program aimed at developing skills in managing multinational teams, conducting negotiations amid cultural differences, and understanding the specifics of doing business in India and other emerging markets. 🔵 Duration: 2 years (1 year at MGIMO + 1 year in India) 🔵 Study track: "Management" 🔵 Courses are taught in Russian and English You can find more details about the program via the link. 🇮🇳 What's more, on May 26-30, the MGIMO team will visit India to present the University, introducing its educational programs, schools, and vibrant student life to schoolchildren and students. 💙 We look forward to seeing you at our events! Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

⚡️While we are halfway through accepting applications for Bachelor’s and Preparatory Faculty programs, we continue introducing the participants of the International Applicants Club to life at MGIMO and are releasing a digest of our May events! May 12 at 4:00 PM (Moscow time) – MGIMO presentation and admissions consultation 🟦A great opportunity to learn more about MGIMO, our academic programs and career opportunities, as well as the admissions process and entrance exams. May 15 at 5:00 PM (Moscow time) – Lecture "Profession of International Lawyer" and presentation of the School of International Law 🟦Speaker – Dina Osina, Deputy Dean of the School of International Law, Associate Professor at the Department of Theory of Law and Comparative Legal Studies, Deputy Academic Supervisor of the Comparative Law Club. May 18 at 7:00 PM (Moscow time) – Presentation of the MGIMO Student Union 🟦We’ll present one of the university’s largest youth communities, uniting 8 departments and more than 350 dedicated student hearts. May 22 at 6:00 PM (Moscow time) – Lecture-discussion "Space: A Territory of Cooperation or Rivalry?" 🟦Alexander Chekov, lecturer at the Department of International Relations and Russian Foreign Policy, will join the Club to explore diplomacy and international relations in space. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?😉 👉 We remind you that all prospective MGIMO students have the opportunity to join our community for international applicants and take part in these and following events! #InternationalApplicantsClub 🔎 Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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⭐️️️️Within the framework of our #MGIMOAboutVictory series, we share with you books based on real events about frontline brotherhood that knows no nationalities. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦“Son of the Regiment”, Valentin Kataev (USSR, 1945) Artillery soldiers find an orphaned boy, Vanya Solntsev, in the forest. Russians, a Georgian, an Uzbek, a Tatar — each tries to shelter the child in their own way. From different voices and destinies, one family is formed. 📓 “The Book Thief”, Markus Zusak (Australia — Germany, 2005) A small German village. A girl, Liesel Meminger, hides a Jewish fugitive, Max, in her basement. She knows no Hebrew; he speaks poor German. The only thing that unites them is stolen books, which help them escape from the terrifying reality. 🌄"Volokolamsk Highway”, Alexander Bek (USSR, 1944) Bauyrzhan Momyshuly, a Kazakh from Almaty, was a battalion commander in the legendary Panfilov division that defended Moscow in 1941. His battalion receives a mission: to wear down the enemy’s superior forces and slow down their advance on Moscow near Volokolamsk. A story about how people of different nationalities in the same trench, behind the same machine gun, learn to trust each other and cover each other’s backs. 🇷🇺“The Monuments Men”, Robert M. Edsel and Bret Witter (USA — United Kingdom, 2009) Americans, Britons, French, Canadians — a team of art historians and museum curators. No one ordered them to take up arms. Yet they go behind the front line to save Europe’s cultural heritage. 🗺“Following Partisan Trails”, Stevan Vrgović (USSR — Yugoslavia, 1977) The author is a Yugoslav patriot who fought in a partisan detachment on Soviet territory and later, as part of the Soviet army, took part in the defence of Stalingrad. A documentary story about how Serbs, Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians became brothers in arms in the very thick of the war. 🌟“The English Patient”, Michael Ondaatje (Canada — United Kingdom, 1992) North Africa. A Sikh sapper, a Canadian nurse, an English thief, and a man burned to the bone lying on a bed — Hungarian by passport, Italian by upbringing, British by habit. All of them former enemies who find shelter in a Tuscan monastery. A book about how nationality ceases to matter when only one thing remains: you are alive, and next to you is someone with whom you can share hope. These stories are living proof that even in the most inhuman conditions of war, basic human values prove stronger than differences in language, customs, or faith. #MGIMOAboutVictory #Victory81 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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⭐️️️️Continuing the #MGIMOAboutVictory series, we share a collection of films about interethnic brotherhood and mutual assistance during the Great Patriotic War and World War II. ✈️“Normandie–Niemen” (USSR-France, 1959) French pilots learn to fly Soviet Yak-1 fighters. They don’t know a word of Russian, yet they must share a cockpit, the same sky, and the same death. The film is an anthem to trust — when peoples from distant corners of the world become a single organism fighting a common enemy. 🕊️“The Cuckoo” (Russia, 2002) Autumn 1944. Veikko, a Finnish sniper chained to a rock by the Germans for refusing to kill, and Ivan, a Soviet captain accused of espionage. Two men speaking different languages, and a Saami woman named Anni. A delicate drama about three lonely souls trying to understand one another with no knowledge of each other’s culture. 🤝“La Grande Vadrouille” / "Don't Look Now... We're being Shot At!"(France-United Kingdom, 1966) A brilliant French comedy about an arrogant conductor and a simple house painter hiding downed British pilots. Incompatible temperaments, habits, and languages — seemingly impossible to reconcile. Yet to save lives, they turn into a flawless team, proving that a shared goal is stronger than any difference. 🗺“The Road to Berlin” (Russia, 2015) A Russian lieutenant, fresh out of military school, and a simple Kazakh guy, Dzhurabayev. Different upbringings, worldviews, life experiences. A few days behind enemy lines, one dangerous mission — and accidental fellow travelers become brothers in arms. A story of how war erases the line between “us” and “them”, leaving only “we”. 🗒“Allies. By Faith and Truth!” (Russia, 2010) A documentary about 1943–1944, the time when people from dozens of countries stood up against Nazism. Real voices of veterans who remember: when facing a common disaster, people from different continents became one. These films are more than history lessons. They are a reminder: even in the darkest times, a person can reach out to someone who speaks a different language, wears a different uniform, and prays to a different God. And as long as these stories live on, so does the truth about what united people more strongly than what divided them. #MGIMOAboutVictory #Victory81 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

🤩Our common memory and pride: MGIMO International students on the 9th of May Great Victory Day

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⭐️ Friendship of Peoples during the Great Patriotic War: Stories of Courage, Brotherhood, and Comradeship During the Great Patriotic War, not only Soviet citizens fought on the Soviet front. Alongside Red Army soldiers, thousands of foreign volunteers fought — from French pilots to the children of global communist movement leaders. ❓ How did it happen that the son of a Chinese leader became a Soviet intelligence officer, and Spaniards guarded the Kremlin? Let’s find out. 🇫🇷 “Normandie-Niemen”: French Pilots in the Skies over the USSR 🔴 The most famous foreign unit within the Red Army was the “Normandie-Niemen” fighter regiment. Negotiations for its creation began in 1941 on the initiative of General Charles de Gaulle. In March 1943, French pilots completed training on Soviet Yak-1 and Yak-3 fighters, and by April they were defending Soviet skies. 🔴 After the war, the French returned to Paris in Soviet-gifted aircraft, which could even be seen at the Le Bourget Air Show in the summer of 2017. 🎖️ Ludvík Svoboda: A General Who Fought like a Soldier 🔴 In 1943, a Czechoslovak battalion was formed within the Red Army, which in 1944 was expanded into an army corps under the command of Ludvík Svoboda — the future president of Czechoslovakia. 🔴 Ivan Konev, Marshal of the Soviet Union, in his memoirs, praised Svoboda as a commander but ironically noted his strange habit: instead of commanding the corps, Svoboda would often grab a gun and go into battle like an ordinary soldier, for which he repeatedly received reprimands from the Soviet command. 🇪🇸 Spaniards Defending the Kremlin 🔴 From the very first days of the war, Spaniards — Republicans who had emigrated to the USSR after Francisco Franco came to power in Spain — fought in the ranks of the Red Army. 🔴 A separate Spanish corps was formed within the NKVD, tasked with an essential and top secret mission: guarding the Moscow Kremlin. 🇨🇳 The son of Mao Zedong, who was mistaken for a Buryat 🔴 Mao Zedong's eldest son, Mao Anying (who took the name Sergei Mayev in the USSR), was a student of the Ivanovo International Boarding School. From the first days of the Great Patriotic War, Mao Anying aspired to the front: he even wrote three letters to Joseph Stalin asking him to send him to the front line, which, unfortunately, remained unanswered. 🔴 Nevertheless, Lieutenant Mayev served in the intelligence service of the 109th Guards Rifle Division, distinguished himself on the Transbaikal Front in the war with Japan. 🔴 After the end of the war, Sergei Mayev served in Tyumen, where his colleagues considered him... a Buryat with outstanding abilities in the Chinese language. No one knew that he was the son of the Chinese leader. 🇲🇳 Khalkhin Gol: Where Friendship is Born 🔴The history of Soviet-Mongolian combat brotherhood began even before the Great Patriotic War. In 1939, at the Khalkhin Gol River, Soviet and Mongolian troops together defeated the Japanese army. 🔴The operation was commanded by Georgy Zhukov (after this victory, he received his first Hero of the Soviet Union star) and Mongolian Marshal Khorloogiin Choibalsan. It was at the Khalkhin Gol river that the friendship between the two marshals was born — a friendship that would last a lifetime. 🔴 Mongolia was one of the USSR’s most faithful allies during the war. Immediately after hostilities began on the Soviet front, a fund was established in Mongolia to aid the Soviet Union. Military and humanitarian aid, uniforms, and even gift parcels for Soviet citizens were sent annually. 🌍 Foreign units fought in Soviet uniforms, with Soviet weapons, and according to Soviet charters. Yet at the same time, peoples preserved their own languages, traditions, and holidays. All of this reminds us once again that war is made up of real people’s stories. #Victory81 #MGIMOAboutVictory 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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⭐️ Happy Victory Day! We congratulate you on the 81st anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and World War II! 🌍 Victory Day is an event of global significance — a symbol of the triumph of life over death, and of good over evil. It is the day when the united efforts of the world’s peoples crushed Nazism — an ideology that sought the destruction of entire nations and cultures. ⭐️ The Great Victory laid the foundations of the post‑war world order, based on the principles of justice, humanism, and the right of every people to determine their own destiny. The memory of that war knows no national borders: it unites millions of people, regardless of their nationality, language, or religion. 🇷🇺 For our multinational Fatherland, this holiday holds a special, sacred meaning. 🟥 The Great Victory was achieved through the joint efforts of all the peoples of the Soviet Union. On the battlefields and on the home front, hundreds of nationalities and ethnic groups fought shoulder to shoulder. The fraternal friendship of peoples became the unshakable foundation that allowed us to stand firm against a common enemy. 🌐 The history of MGIMO — one of the world’s leading centers of intercultural communication and friendship of peoples — also dates back to the years of the Great Patriotic War. The idea of establishing the University emerged shortly after the Battle of Stalingrad: in the autumn of 1943, the Faculty of International Relations was opened at Lomonosov Moscow State University, which in 1944 became an independent institute — MGIMO. 🟥 The multinational community of its students and alumni is one of the University’s greatest values. Here, representatives of dozens of the world’s peoples study and work side by side — for each of them, May 9 serves as a reminder of where the incitement of hatred and ethnic strife leads, and as proof that the key to peace on the planet lies only in unity, friendship, and mutual respect. 🎗️ Today, as we pay tribute to the generation of victors, we must diligently preserve historical truth — our strength has always been, and will always be, in spiritual unity, mutual support, and respect for each other’s culture and traditions. Living testimonies of this unity are the wartime photographs attached. In honour of Victory Day, we are launching a series of posts as part of our #MGIMOaboutVictory feature. Happy Great Victory Day! #Victory81 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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🍴MGIMO Food Map: From the Epicenter of Student Life to Quiet Snack Spots 🔍Continuing to lift the curtain on #mgimoinside. Usually, in this series, we talk about lectures, student initiatives, and achievements. But today, we’re focusing on something more down-to-earth, yet just as important: food. After all, in order to have the strength to wade through the thorns of world politics, you need to eat right. And MGIMO students know this like no one else! ❓Where to grab a coffee between classes, have a proper lunch, or hide from the noise for a while? We’ve gathered all the food spots at MGIMO in one post. 1️⃣ Tryoshka Every MGIMO student has definitely been here at least once. This is the university’s main cafeteria, and the most popular place for lunch, so it’s always crowded. Even though it has three floors, every table gets taken during the long break. The menu is very diverse: whether you want a full meal or just a quick snack, this is the place to go. 2️⃣ Costa The second most popular spot in the university. Every break, there’s a line for good coffee and fresh pastries, while the tables are occupied from early morning. 3️⃣ Monte The Monte-Cristo café is located near the Conference Hall, but even the distance doesn’t stop students from every faculty and building from coming here, and you still have to be quick to get a table. Delicious food and friendly staff are what Monte is known for. 4️⃣ Fresh A small coffee shop near the main cloakroom. Don’t judge it by its size: if you’re not getting coffee at Costa, you’re probably getting it here. The menu also includes donuts, grillates, and a wide selection of sandwiches for every taste. 5️⃣ “5th Floor” Café Located on the fifth floor of the new building. There are fewer students here, though it can still get crowded. Here you can get tasty sandwiches, sweets from all over the world, and healthy smoothies. 6️⃣ Stupenka Its official name is “FAST LLC”, but because of the “Watch Your Step!” sign on the door, students call this place “Stupenka” (“step” in Russian). Inside, there are coffee machines and a small shop where you can always buy snacks. 7️⃣ “Gorod” There are noticeably fewer people here than at the previous spots, but that has nothing to do with the quality of the food. It’s a place where you can have a tasty and filling breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. 8️⃣ MP Cafeteria This place is basically a mini version of Tryoshka, where you can always have lunch or buy delicious ice cream. 9️⃣ Buffet If you want to sit in a cozy café where it’s always quiet, not crowded, and pleasant music is playing, this is the place for you. At Buffet, you can order a delicious business lunch and find interesting vegan desserts. And before New Year’s, they even play “Harry Potter”. 📍Now you know where to grab a bite at MGIMO in any situation. Fill out the form on the website, join the University student community and try to create your own personal gastro-rating! 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

📌What will I do after graduation? — this is perhaps the most important question for every applicant. ✒University is not only about knowledge and a diploma, but also about professional connections and real career opportunities. That is why MGIMO has built a system approach to supporting students in the job searching process. 👆MGIMO has a Career Center — it helps from the very first year: to identify professional interests, to writе a resume, to prepare for interviews. The Center organizes presentations, company tours, and case championships. 💻Online resources: the career.mgimo.ru platform (jobs and internships) and the Career Center’s Telegram channel. 📍Every semester, MGIMO hosts a Career Day, where students can informally meet top employers from Russia and around the world, hand over their resumes in person, have a first interview, and receive a job offer even before graduation. 🌐Who comes to the MGIMO Career Day? Leading international and Russian companies, major banks, ministries, and state corporations: ☑️Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Arbitration Court, the Government of Moscow and Russia ☑️Ministries of Finance, Culture, Science and Higher Education ☑️Central Bank of Russia, VTB, X5 Group, Alfa Bank, RT, Aston, Japan Tobacco International ☑️And many others who need specialists with language skills and international experience. 🔎 But perhaps MGIMO’s main competitive advantage in terms of career is its global network of contacts — access to which you gain by studying at the alma mater of world leaders. Here, renowned representatives of top employers, future ministers, presidents, and billionaires study. 🚀 Act now to become one of them - just fill out the application form! 🔔More about MGIMO on the website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

👉On April 24, the International Applicants Club hosted a meeting with Ekaterina Bostoganashvili, Deputy Dean for Corporate Relations and Program Development at the School of International Business. During the meeting, participants not only attended a lecture on “Cross-Cultural Negotiations and Business Diplomacy,” but also received detailed information about the School’s educational opportunities and learned what student life is like beyond the classroom at MGIMO. 🌐Today, in our #MGIMOschools series, we’ll tell you about the School’s undergraduate program — International Management. 👆The program trains versatile professionals capable of managing business effectively in a global environment. Students can look forward to workshops from practicing business leaders, as well as courses on current issues in modern management: ✔️Management and Strategic Management ✔️Marketing and Production Management ✔️Financial and Crisis Management ✔️Human Resource Management and Leadership ✔️International Commercial Operations and Corporate External Environment Management ✔️Innovation Management and Business Planning ⚡️️Just like in other MGIMO undergraduate programs, you will study two foreign languages: English (mandatory), and a second language of your choice — Chinese, Arabic, French, or Spanish. 🔗In the 3rd and 4th years, students undertake internships at leading government and commercial organizations. Graduates are in high demand at major corporations, including: Rostech State Corporation, Rosatom State Corporation, Norilsk Nickel, Gazprom, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, the Government of Moscow and the Russian Federation. Many go on to build successful businesses of their own. Submit your application right now and become an internationally qualified manager! 🔔Learn more about the program. For more details on admission to MGIMO, visit the official website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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😗The 11th Vietnam Day at MGIMO 🎓One of MGIMO’s core values is its multinational community of students and alumni. Representatives of over 90 countries and peoples live, study, and grow together here. Students from different nations not only get to discover Russia and other cultures but also have the opportunity to express their unique identity and cherish their own history and traditions. On April 30, MGIMO hosted the 11th Vietnam Day, organized by the Vietnamese Student Association and the ASEAN Centre with the support of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Russian Federation and Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU). Currently, 26 students from Vietnam are studying at MGIMO. The event was opened by Andrey Baykov, Vice-Rector for Science and Research. 👥He emphasized the high importance of Russian-Vietnamese relations and highlighted MGIMO’s role as a leading center for training specialists in Oriental and Vietnamese studies. 💳Welcoming remarks were delivered by: ▶️Gennady Bezdetko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam ▶️Vadim Bublikov, Deputy Director of the Third Asia Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs ▶️Mai Nguyen Tuyet Hoa, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Russian Federation ▶️Evgeny Vlasov, Vice-Rector for International Relations at FEFU. The ceremony was moderated by Ekaterina Koldunova, Director of the ASEAN Centre. The academic conference that followed the opening was dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the “Doi Moi” reforms — a comprehensive transformation program in the economic, political, social, and cultural spheres initiated by the Communist Party of Vietnam. Participants discussed Vietnam’s economic development, its role within ASEAN and global politics, as well as the specific features of public administration modernization. For the first time, a joint session of MGIMO and FEFU was held, featuring leading Russian experts in Vietnamese studies. The Vietnam Day program also included: ⏺a student quiz, ⏺a fair, ⏺workshops, ⏺a photo exhibition. 🎉The event concluded with a festival featuring traditional dances and music. For more details, visit the website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

MGIMO Bachelor’s Program Admissions Are in Full Swing! ⚡️️️The first round of interviews has successfully wrapped up — meaning many of you are already on the home stretch to earning the title of an MGIMO student! If you haven’t registered yet — don’t put it off. The sooner you submit your documents, the better your chance of landing a convenient wave and being among the first candidates for admission. 📎So, what do you need to do to get into MGIMO? ▶️Submit your documents online: Detailed checklist ❗️ Required: passport + notarised translation; school leaving certificate / diploma (or certificate of current studies) with translation and apostille / legalisation; medical certificates (copies); photograph. 🔔At the very start of registration, don’t forget to confirm your email — a message with a confirmation link will be sent to the address you provided. Simply click the link to activate your registration. ▶️Get an invitation to the selection events You will receive an email notification with an invitation to an oral interview in Russian and English language (online). Before each wave (except the final one), there are consultation sessions. Interviews are held in five waves: Wave 1: April 21–24 Wave 2: May 18–21 Wave 3: June 22–25 Wave 4: July 20–23 Wave 5: August 26–27 (no consultations) 🔎Still have questions? 👆Write to us at: int.admissions@id.mgimo.ru Your path to global leadership begins at MGIMO❤️ 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

🌺Happy May Day! University is not only about lectures and deadlines, but also about immersing yourself in the culture of the country you study in. 🇷🇺On May 1, Russia celebrates the Holiday of Spring and Labor. 👆It has its roots in the history of the communist movement. In 1889, the Second International proclaimed May 1 as the Day of International Solidarity of Workers. 🇷🇺May Day came to our country in the late 19th century: it was first observed in the Russian Empire in 1890, in Warsaw, with a strike of 10,000 workers. After the founding of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1898, the holiday took on a political character. But May Day reached its greatest scale during the Soviet era. 🇷🇺Parades and demonstrations: the official face of May 1 The holiday received official status in Russia after the October Revolution of 1917. The main festive events were mass parades and demonstrations under the slogans “Peace! Labor! May!”. 🇷🇺Alongside this, another tradition existed — mayovkas. This was the name given to informal festive gatherings in nature to mark the Day of Workers’ Solidarity. 👉Today, May 1 in Russia is a public holiday and an official day off. However, in the contemporary Russians perception, it is no longer so much about demonstrations as about historical memory of an important era for our country, a sense of continuity and respect for the past. And also — an opportunity to spend time with loved ones during a long weekend. For example, by going out into nature. Such outings are no longer called mayovkas today, but they remain the main May Day tradition. ❤️What does May 1 mean for a student? ✔️a day off (sometimes even a mini-vacation); ✔️meetups with friends in parks or outside the city; ✔️traditional shahlyks=Russian barbecue (give them a try — this is part of the cultural code); ✔️photos of the first leaves and the May sky; ✔️and, of course — time for study at home: after all, it’s Labor Day, and exams are just around the corner. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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🌐 MGIMO x International Youth Festival 2026 📍 On April 29, the Volunteer Training Center for the International Youth Festival was opened at MGIMO. The Festival will take place from September 11 to 17, 2026, in Yekaterinburg. 👉 Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy, Social Work, and International Relations, addressed the attendees with a welcoming speech: "MGIMO is not the first time to be entrusted with training volunteers for such a large-scale international event. Our volunteer center is preparing students who will serve as attachés, provide protocol support, and offer linguistic assistance for the Festival. I wish you success in this mission, which is crucial for both the state and the University — for you will be among the first people that high-ranking officials from foreign countries see and interact with the most." ⛓️‍💥 Mariam Khubieva, Deputy Head of the Project Office of the Department of Youth Policy, shared the key features of the International Youth Festival 2026: 🔴This year, the Festival will bring together over 10,000 participants, 5,000 of whom are international guests; 🔴The event will be supported by 2,000 volunteers, with about 500 of them being trained at MGIMO; 🔴Representatives of more than 150 Russian news agencies and media outlets, as well as over 50 foreign media, are expected at the Festival; 🔴The Festival will include schoolchildren, students, and young people from 190 countries. 🌐 MGIMO will not just be a participant but one of full-fledged architects of the International Youth Festival 2026. The University's exhibition stand under the motto “Shaping Minds the Shape the World” will become a hub for everyone who dreams of a global career. ⚡️ The MGIMO team is preparing a rich educational and interactive program — from lectures by top experts to live dialogue with the architects of the modern world order. ❤️ See you at the International Youth Festival 2026! Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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⭐️ Spring Starostat 2026: three days, dozens of new friends, and priceless experience 📌 On April 24–26, the Ethnographic Park-Museum "Ethnomir" hosted the 46th MGIMO Spring Starostat — one of the main student cultural and educational events of this spring. Starostat is a traditional retreat for MGIMO student activists, organized by the University’s Student Union with the support of the Department of Youth Policy. The event is aimed at integrating students into the MGIMO corporate environment and developing teamwork and leadership skills. 👥 140 participants from 3 University campuses, including for the first time students from the MGIMO Diplomatic Academy, came together under the motto: "Course for Progress." 🌍 Alongside their Russian peers, Starostat brought together students from 8 countries: Peru, Moldova, Belarus, Slovakia, India, Syria, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Following the long-standing tradition, the participants were welcomed by: 🔴 Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy, Social Work, and International Relations, 🔴 Anastasia Puzochkina, Head of the Department of Youth Policy, 🔴 Victoria Medved, Coordinator of the Center for Student Organizations. "Starostat is a concentrated projection of university life with all its dynamics, friendship, and growth. What usually unfolds over years within the University walls is lived through in just a few intense days," noted Stanislav Surovtsev. Over 3 eventful days, Starostat participants managed to: ✔️ present vibrant creative performances; ✔️ complete a training game led by MGIMO psychologists, designed to build teamwork; ✔️ take part in various interactive formats; ✔️ dive into a "crime" investigation during a detective quest; ✔️ participate in a quiz about science and progress, and much more! ⚡️ The student retreat concluded with a spectacular closing concert. Activist teams presented artistic performances — dances, songs, and creative acts. At the end, all participants received commemorative certificates. 🇷🇺 Spring Starostat 2026 reaffirmed that the University's greatest resource is its students. Their energy and initiative shape an environment where not only projects but also lifelong friendships are born. Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

Preparing for admission together — at the International Applicants Club 🤝 The MGIMO International Applicants Club hosted a free intensive preparatory course, “Five Steps to MGIMO.” As part of the program, twenty of the most active participants — prize-winners of the Ranking Competition — took part in a series of online events and received a selection of useful preparation materials. Here’s how it went! 🇷🇺 On April 13, an online training session was held to prepare for the Russian-language entrance interview. Participants had the opportunity to try themselves in the role of examinees, test their skills, and analyze both their own performance and that of their peers. 🎙️On April 15, an online training session for the English-language entrance interview took place. Participants once again tested their abilities, this time completing the entrance assessment in English. 🧑‍💻 On April 17, course participants attended a consultation on technical aspects of admission. During the session, Elena Zavalko, a tutor from the International Department, answered all questions related to the application process, enrollment, tuition payment, and arrival in Russia. 👧 On April 19, applicants met with a current MGIMO student. Maria Krapivka, a first-year student of the School of International Business from Moldova, shared her experience, spoke about admission, studies, and life in Russia, and answered all the participants’ questions ahead of the application period. 🎓 The course concluded with a meeting with a MGIMO graduate on April 24. Valery Myltsev, a 2021 graduate of the School of International Relations and now an Engagement Manager at McK Partners, shared his journey through admission, studies, and career development, and offered valuable advice to future international professionals. We thank all our guest speakers and sincerely hope that this course made the path to admission clearer and, most importantly, inspired participants to keep moving forward! 👆We remind you that all prospective MGIMO students have the opportunity to join our community for international applicants and feel part of the MGIMO family even before enrollment! #InternationalApplicantsClub 🔎 Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)

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MGIMO Dormitory is your second home! 📍Today in the #mgimoinside we will tell and show where our students live and spend most of their time. 📍A comfortable student apart‑hotel is located right on the university campus, and only those who live here can enter using access cards — convenient and safe! ▶️Everything is thought out to live and study comfortably: 🏠Rooms Each room has everything necessary, including a personal workspace for preparing for classes. 🌯Kitchen and cafe A comfortable, shared kitchen for a room of 2 or 3 people, where you can always cook a delicious dinner. There is also a spacious cafe on the ground floor. 🚿Laundry room Free, with a large number of washing machines. Booking is done through an online system! 📚Library and coworking space A gathering place for many students, especially during the exam period. Books, computers, workspaces, and spaces for preparing joint projects are available to everyone. ❤️Gym Free, open in the evenings — for those who want to stay fit. 🔔All necessary household services can be booked through a special online platform: ✔️request a change of linens, ✔️book a washer and dryer, ✔️plumber, carpenter, or electrician services, ✔️make an appointment with a psychologist, ✔️book the computer lab. 🌱And when you want to relax or get some fresh air, you can go out into a cozy and beautiful inner courtyard. ➡️For more details visit the dormitory’s Telegram channel ! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)