Highlights From the InteRussia Press Conference ✨ On December 9, the Rossiya Segodnya hosted the conversation "Expert Dialogue in the Era of an Emerging Multipolar World" that went far beyond a traditional briefing. Our partners, represented by MGIMO University, Rossotrudnichestvo, Sputnik, GITIS, the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, the Pushkin Institute, the World Youth Festival Directorate, TV BRICS, the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS, and Sechenov University, gathered to reflect on how professional cooperation is evolving in today’s shifting global landscape. Opening the discussion, Leonid Drachevsky, Executive Director of the Gorchakov Fund, emphasized: “Public diplomacy begins with creating a space where people feel heard — a space that helps them find common ground. This is exactly why we created this program.” Moreover, the experts discussed the role of InteRussia in strengthening professional connections by bringing ideas, people, and institutions into one shared space of dialogue and growth. So what are the key results of the year? ⭕️17 fellowship programs across 7 professional fields ⭕️219 participants from more than 60 countries ⭕️An average competition rate of 11 applicants per spot ⭕️Over 60% of participants had never been to Russia before Missed the broadcast? Catch the full recording anytime 📣 #interussia #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣