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Congratulations to the Institute for International Studies (IIS) on its 50th anniversary! 🎉 For five decades, IIS has remained one of world’s leading centers for international expertise and academic dialogue, bringing together scholars, diplomats, analysts, and young professionals to discuss the key challenges shaping global politics and international security. Over the years, the Institute has made a major contribution to the development of international studies through its research initiatives, educational programs, expert discussions, conferences, and international projects. IIS continues to serve as an important platform for meaningful dialogue and the exchange of ideas in an increasingly complex international environment. We highly value Institute’s commitment to academic excellence, open dialogue, and international cooperation, and we are proud of the many joint projects and initiatives implemented together over the years. IIS is also our main partner of the internship program in International Relations, which was successfully held for the 10th anniversary time this year, continuing a long-standing tradition of supporting young professionals in the field. We wish our colleagues and friends at IIS continued success, ambitious projects, inspiring discussions, and many new achievements ahead! 🎆 🔥🔥🔥

While the whole country is celebrating, we also have one more reason to celebrate today — Mark’s birthday! ⭐️ Mark is a coordinator of our fellowships for Journalism and Archaeology. He's the kind of person every team hopes to have: thoughtful, calm under pressure, and ready to navigate even the most challenging situations with confidence. Mark, thank you for your patience and sense of humor even during the craziest days. May this year bring you confidence in every new step and plenty of moments worth remembering! ✨ — Join us in wishing Mark a happy birthday! #interussiafamily

Today, we commemorate a significant moment in history — a day of remembrance, gratitude, and reflection. 81 years ago, the war came to an end, bringing relief to millions 🎗 Victory stands as a powerful symbol of resilience, unity, and the enduring strength of people. We honor those who defended the future at a tremendous cost, those who endured the years of war, and those who rebuilt life in its aftermath. This day serves as a reminder of how fragile peace can be, and how easily it can be disrupted. It calls on us to reflect on the importance of empathy in everyday life, the role of dialogue in overcoming differences, and the responsibility we all share in maintaining mutual respect. 🕊Behind this date are countless personal stories of courage, loss, perseverance, and hope. Every family carries its own memories connected to this time. We invite you to share your stories — so they continue to live on. 🔥🔥🔥

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Inside Global Media: Where Stories are Made ⭕️ Before a story reaches the screen, it goes through dozens of decisions. For a month, InteRussia fellows from South Asian countries in Journalism stepped into this process — working in newsrooms and engaging with how global media operates. Here’s how the program unfolded in practice 🌱 At the Sputnik studio, fellows followed editorial processes from the inside observing how stories are selected, shaped, and adapted for different audiences. 🌱 Fellows had the opportunity to speak with Maria Zakharova and Andrey Rudenko, as well as other representatives from the foreign policy and media sphere. 🌱 The program also included visits to major media platforms such as RT and TV BRICS. Fellows explored how international broadcasting works in practice. 🌱 Walking through Moscow and a visit to the ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre offered a different form of storytelling where expression is carried through movement, music, and visual composition. By the end of the program, the experience brought together different aspects of journalism — from newsroom practice to public dialogue and cultural observation — showing how stories are shaped across spaces, formats, and perspectives. 🎊And if you want to be part of this experience — just go for it. The InteRussia fellowship in journalism for South Asia countries is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and the Sputnik International News Agency and Radio Broadcast Service with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #journalism #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 🔥🔥🔥

You’ve seen this calendar before… so what does it mean this time? 🗓 That’s right — we’re giving you more time. The application deadline for the InteRussia Fellowship in Energy for specialists from Latin America and the Caribbean has been extended. What you’ll gain: ✅learning about the key areas of development of the Russian fuel and energy sector ✅specialized training and analysis of current trends under the guidance of leading experts; ✅visits to government institutions, industrial enterprises, and major energy infrastructure facilities; ✅exchanging professional expertise with colleagues from different countries. If you’ve been considering applying — this is your sign. ➡️ Submit your application by May 10, 23:59 Moscow time. The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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A Way to Read the East 🏮 What happens when the study of the East moves beyond theory and into real research spaces? This is exactly what fellows explored as part of the InteRussia Fellowship in Oriental Studies at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences — working with archives, museums, and academic experts. What did it look like in reality? ⭕️Under the guidance of scholars from the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, fellows developed their own research projects, working directly with primary sources and visiting archives. ⭕️At the Institute of Oriental Manuscripts in St. Petersburg, fellows worked with rare texts, focusing on how knowledge is preserved and studied. ⭕️ At the State Historical Museum, they traced how cultures and empires evolved over time. The Russian State Library became a working space for independent study, while at the State Museum of Oriental Art fellows explored culture. ⭕️ At the Hermitage Museum and the Russian Museum, fellows moved through vast collections, encountering entire histories through artworks. By the end of the program, the experience came together as a continuous process shaped by research, place, and direct engagement with sources and collections. 💡 And if you want to see how this journey unfolds in practice — learn more now. The InteRussia fellowship in Oriental Studies is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #orientalstudies #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 🔥🔥🔥

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Where energy becomes tangible 🔺 You can study power systems for years — grids, loads, stability models — but none of it truly lands until you see how it all works in motion. That’s exactly what brought energy professionals from the Middle East and Africa to Kazan. So what did it look like in practice? ⭐️ At the Energoprom Forum, fellows stepped into a high-level professional space where discussions focused on real industry challenges: infrastructure resilience, technological modernization, and the future of energy systems. ⭐️ At Innopolis University and the Free Economic Zone, they explored how digitalization, education, and business are integrated into one ecosystem — an environment where new energy solutions emerge and scale. ⭐️ As part of the program, participants visited Tatenergosbyt, Grid Company, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Iskra Volga Technopark, and also took part in a meeting with the State Committee on Tariffs of the Republic of Tatarstan. ⭐️ During an informal exchange with KSPEU international students, fellows compared academic paths, explored differences in national energy systems, and discovered how closely their challenges align across countries. ⭐️ And of course, no experience would be complete without cultural immersion: fellows uncovered the secrets of Syuyumbike, explored the Sviyazhsk Island-Grad, and expanded their vocabulary — chak-chak and echpochmak quickly became their favorite words (and dishes). In the end, the program offered more than knowledge — it brought together people, experiences, and moments that stay with fellows long after the fellowship is over. 💡 And if you’re an energy professional, this might be exactly where your next step begins — just give it a try. The InteRussia fellowship in the Electric Power is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, the Academy of Youth Diplomacy, and Kazan State Power Engineering University with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 🔥🔥🔥

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The anniversary edition of the InteRussia International Relations fellowship — results are in 🌐 A new application cycle is now open. And before we turn to what’s ahead, let’s take a closer look at what the anniversary cohort of the InteRussia International Relations fellowship has already set in motion. Fellows from Brazil, France, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa, and Zambia spent 6 weeks not just studying international relations, but testing it: through debate, field exposure, and constant comparison of perspectives. Let’s look where the fellows stepped: 🟣 They developed their own analytical projects under the guidance of scholars from the MGIMO Institute for International Studies, exploring how security, science, and technology intersect in an increasingly unstable global environment. 🟣 Meetings with experts like Dmitri Trenin and Fyodor Lukyanov pushed discussions beyond familiar analytical frames, while exchanges with Kirill Logvinov and Sergey Ryabkov brought those ideas into the realities of decision-making. 🟣 Across visits to the Russian International Affairs Council, Skolkovo Business School, and the RT Headquarters, fellows saw how perspectives turn into action — from shaping policy to communicating global narratives in real time. And beyond analytical spaces — cultural context: 🟣 At the Tretyakov Gallery, fellows explored how art reflects identity and historical memory, while the Kremlin Ballet's “Swan Lake” showed how meaning can travel beyond words — through movement, rhythm, and shared cultural codes. Analysis, leadership, and culture came together into one clear picture — proving that international relations is shaped not in theory, but where perspectives meet and people connect. 🔜 Ready to step into it yourself? Apply now for the autumn fellowship. The InteRussia fellowship in international relations is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and MGIMO Institute for International Studies with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #internationalrelations #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 🔥🔥🔥

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🦞 InteRussia opens a new round of fellowships We’re launching applications for five new InteRussia programs, developed together with leading universities, expert centres, and industry partners across key sectors: ⭕️STEM (all over the world) ⭕️Medicine (all over the world) ⭕️International Relations (all over the world) ⭕️Nuclear Technologies (all over the world) ⭕️Energy (ASEAN countries) Each track is designed as a hands-on experience: a new professional setting, direct exchange with foreign colleagues, and a chance to see how your field operates in a different context. The question isn’t “why apply?” It’s what you might miss if you don’t. Better not test it on yourself — hit apply 🚀 The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #internationalrelations #journalism #medicine #energy #stem #nucleartechnologies #theatre #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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You’re already a recognized expert, but feel the need for that next leap? 😎 That’s exactly where Mostafa Ebrahim stood before joining the InteRussia fellowship in Archeology in 2025. What followed went far beyond academic growth, it reshaped how Mostafa approaches research, collaboration, and even the way he sees international dialogue. Thinking about taking that step in your own career? Swipe through the cards or read the full interview — get inspired and submit your application. ⏰ Today is your last chance. The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #archeology #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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How do today’s global priorities take form❓ For InteRussia fellows, diplomacy takes shape through direct engagement. Each cohort meets with senior officials to gain a clearer understanding of how international agendas are formed and carried forward in practice. 🤩 Last week, International Relations fellows met with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. The conversation focused on where the global system is heading: 🤩The shift toward a multipolar world 🤩Key tensions shaping the global agenda 🤩New approaches to security and international cooperation 🤩Expanding cross-regional partnerships 🤩 On April 23, our journalists engaged in a discussion with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, shifting the focus to Asia and the Global South. The dialogue moved into regional dynamics: 🤩The growing role of BRICS and South Asia 🤩The impact of geopolitical crises on cooperation 🤩Evolving trade and economic ties 🤩Energy and climate challenges shaping the agenda No scripts, no simplified answers — just a closer look at how complex decisions are approached at the highest level. Want to be part of conversations like this? Stay tuned — applications open soon❤️ The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #internationalrelations #journalism #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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Most people will scroll past this… But not you! ✨ We’ve extended the application deadline for the InteRussia Fellowship in Archeology to April 24, 23:59 Moscow time. It’s your chance to become a part of a real archeological expedition and uncover stories hidden beneath the surface. 📍 Swipe the cards to find out what’s waiting for you in the program and apply right now. The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #archeology #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

How do global narratives actually take shape today? ⭕️ Last week, InteRussia journalists from South Asia stepped inside one of the key institutions shaping Russia’s international dialogue and met with Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian MFA. What shaped the discussion? ⭕️How countries respond to growing pressure in today’s international environment ⭕️Why professional journalism still matters — and what sets it apart from the constant flow of online content ⭕️How technologies like AI are reshaping the way news is created and consumed ⭕️How media can contribute to dialogue between Russia and South Asia It was a direct and open exchange about how today’s global agenda takes shape and how journalists can navigate it with clarity and responsibility. ⭕️ Curious what it feels like to be part of it? Stay tuned — your turn might be next. The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #journalism #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

The deadline was close… But we’ve extended the application period for the InteRussia Fellowship in Archaeology. And now you can apply until April 24, 23:59 (Moscow time). Here’s what the program offers: ⭕️participation in real archaeological excavations; ⭕️access to primary materials and research collections; ⭕️supervision from practicing archaeologists; ⭕️an international academic environment. Know a young archaeologist looking for experience that can shape their professional future? 🦞 Share this opportunity — there are 5 extra days to apply. The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #archeology #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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Who Shapes Global Governance Today? 🌐 After exploring how to think in uncertainty, our IR fellows turned to a deeper question: how global institutions themselves are evolving. This time, the discussion continued with Kirill Logvinov, Director of the Department of International Organizations at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the center — a fundamental question: does the current system of international organizations still work? Here’s what stood out: 📌The UN still matters. But without reform — especially when it comes to the Security Council — its ability to respond to today’s challenges is under pressure. 📌When it comes to representation in the Security Council, the logic is straightforward: first make the system function effectively — and only then reconsider who sits at the table. 📌The Global South is no longer on the sidelines. Its voice is getting louder, and it’s reshaping the conversation. 📌BRICS is gaining momentum. Not as a replacement, but as a platform that is gradually influencing how international cooperation is built. Beyond simplified narratives — an attempt to understand how global institutions adapt in times of transformation and turbulence. The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #internationalrelations #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 🔥🔥🔥

Today we celebrate the birthday of Polina, coordinator of our International Relations and Energy fellowships 💌 Polina joined the team not so long ago, but it already feels like she’s been with us forever. Polina manages to bring calm, warmth, and a sense of care into everything she does. She’s always there to help, to support, and to make sure things run smoothly — and that people feel comfortable along the way. Polina, we wish you a year full of new experiences, exciting plans, and moments that make you genuinely happy. May everything you put your energy into come back to you in the best possible way ❤️ 🎉 — Join us in wishing Polina a very happy birthday! #interussiafamily 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

The day that changed the world 🚀 Exactly 65 years ago, Yuri Gagarin lifted off aboard the spacecraft Vostok and entered open space, proving a simple but powerful truth: what feels unreachable is often only something that hasn’t been attempted yet. International Day of Human Space Flight honors those who choose uncertainty over comfort, curiosity over certainty, and movement over hesitation. And perhaps the real lesson hidden in history is not about scale, but about direction. Progress doesn’t wait for grand moments — it begins when someone decides to move forward, even without knowing what lies ahead. 📍 Your own “first step” might be exactly that: choosing to apply. 🔥🔥🔥

Happy Easter🥚 Easter reminds us that even after the longest seasons, brightness finds its way back, hope grows stronger, and new beginnings are never out of reach. May this day be spent with those who matter most — with warmth in your hearts, kindness in your words, and gentle joy in your conversations, and that quiet, light feeling inside we’re always looking for. ☀️Wishing you a truly bright and peaceful Easter! 🔥🔥🔥

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This is where Oriental Studies actually happens ✏️ You can’t really imagine an Oriental Studies fellowship without museums. Here, they’re not part of the cultural program — they are the learning environment. History becomes something you engage with directly: through sources, artifacts, and real research context. So where have our fellows already been? 📚 Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts An archive where documents don’t just sit in storage. Diplomatic correspondence, decrees, traces of entire eras — all helping piece together how states, cultures, and ideas once interacted. 📚 Russian State Library One of the largest libraries in the world, and a place where knowledge feels tangible. Here, participants worked with rare collections and research materials. 📚 Oriental Museum A space where meaning is built visually. Through art, symbols, and material culture, fellows explored how ideas are encoded, reinterpreted, and carried across time. No “tourist mode.” Just full immersion into the field. Which museum would you start with? 🤓 — Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts 🤩 — Russian State Library 🥰 — Oriental Museum The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #interussia #orientalstudies #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 🔥🔥🔥

De InteRussia al escenario global ✨ La Global Energy Association organizó recientemente la conferencia internacional Regional to Global en Ecuador — y entre los expertos invitados estuvo nuestro alumni, profesor de la Universidad de Lleida (Cataluña), Eric Aguilar. Tras completar en 2024 la beca InteRussia en el ámbito energético para especialistas de América Latina, Eric ya participa en debates globales — y comparte su visión en el video. ¿Qué encontrarás dentro? 📍 Ideas clave sobre las iniciativas internacionales que están dando forma a la agenda energética actual 📍 Reflexiones sobre la cooperación global y el intercambio de conocimientos 📍 El papel de los InteRussia programas de becas InteRussia para jóvenes profesionales Si eres especialista en energía en América Latina y buscas un crecimiento profesional real — te estamos esperando. ¡Postula ahora! La beca InteRussia se implementa con el apoyo de la Fundación de Subvenciones Presidenciales. #interussia #energy #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 🔥🔥🔥