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InteRussia Fellowship in Medicine Opens at Sechenov University 💊 The InteRussia Fellowship in Medicine has officially opened at Sechenov University, bringing together young medical professionals from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The opening ceremony was featured welcoming remarks by: 🔵 Ruslan Emirveliev, Head of International Office of Sechenov University; 🔵 Lyana Dymova, Academic Programs Coordinator at the Gorchakov Fund; 🔵 Mark Taratkin, Head of Academic Cooperation at the International Office of Sechenov University; 🔵 Victoria Avdeeva, Adviser of the Youth Affairs Division, Public Diplomacy Department at Rossotrudnichestvo. Over the coming week, the fellows will be immersed in educational and clinical activities at Sechenov University under the guidance of leading Russian physicians. The fellows will gain hands-on experience, learn about approaches to healthcare in Russia, and exchange expertise with colleagues from different countries, building professional connections for future cooperation 🚩 The program is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and Sechenov University as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative, with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #InteRussia #Medicine #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣🔥🔥

You’ve planned the trip, booked the tickets — now, how do you stay connected in Russia? 🪫 Here’s everything you need to know about using the internet before you arrive. Swipe for a simple guide: services are available and how to find free Wi-Fi 📱 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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Want to visit more than 70 locations in one day? 🏔️ No passport, no flights — just cross the street. Cinema Park Moskino isn’t just a film set. It’s a real open-air cinema city in New Moscow. A medieval castle, a cowboy town, 1920s Moscow, a port city, the Reichstag, Brest Fortress, an airport with a real Tu-154… and dozens more locations where over 200 films and series have already been shot. Swipe the cards to learn more interesting facts ➡️ The InteRussia Fellowship in Theatre Arts is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, GITIS and TV BRICS International Media Network. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #InteRussia #Theatre #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

InteRussia community, we need your help! 🧡 For the next 7 days, we’re conducting a survey on international professional opportunities and exchange programmes. The aim is to better understand what professionals from different backgrounds expect from such opportunities — what they value, what motivates them to participate, and what may hold them back. How can you help? 1️⃣Take a few minutes to complete the survey. 2️⃣Share it with at least three friends, colleagues or classmates — especially those outside the InteRussia community. 3️⃣Ask them to pass it on, too. The wider the survey travels, the more perspectives we’ll be able to bring together ❤️ One voice. Three shares. One week. Let’s see how far we can take it together! 🔗 Take the survey: clck.ru/3WMEaj

Presidential Grants Foundation invites you to a webinar! 📆 October 14 at 3:00 PM (Moscow time, UTC+3) ⬅️ What you will learn: 🔵Who is eligible to apply 🔵The three supported areas of the competition 🔵Real examples of successful projects with international participants 🔵Application requirements and common mistakes to avoid 🔵How applications are submitted and reviewed There will be a live Q&A with Foundation representatives. ⬅️ Key numbers of the competition: 🟠Maximum grant: ₽3 million for foreign citizens 🟠Maximum grant: ₽5 million for NGOs ⏳ Application deadline: October 30, 2026 Register for the webinar Registration is open until October 13 at 10:00 AM (Moscow time) If you have any questions, please contact the organizers at support@sozidateli.ru

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The InteRussia Fellowship for Young Actors from BRICS+ Countries Concludes in Moscow 🕰 On 2 October, the six-week InteRussia fellowship in theatre arts for young actors from BRICS+ countries came to a close at the New Stage of the GITIS Training Theatre. Participants immersed themselves in the key methods of the Russian theatre school, completed an intensive acting programme, and explored Moscow’s leading theatrical and cultural venues. The highlight of the closing day was the final performance prepared under the guidance of GITIS teachers. This year the fellows worked on Anton Chekhov’s one-act play The Proposal, presenting fragments on stage in English and their national languages and interpreting the text through different theatrical genres and traditions. What happened during the fellowship? ⭐️ Studied the Stanislavsky system and its influence on world theatre, as well as Meyerhold’s biomechanics ⭐️ Took intensive courses in acting technique, stage speech, stage movement, and play & role analysis ⭐️ Met with Sergei Bezrukov and Vladislav Miller, Chair of the Youth Council of the Union of Theatre Workers of Russia ⭐️ Participated in the round table “Between Stanislavsky and the Present: Where Is Theatre Heading?” at the Stanislavsky Museum ⭐️ Visited the Moscow Art Theatre, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Stanislavsky Museum, Gorky Film Studio, Moskino Film Studio, the “Heritage. Theatre. Greats” exhibition, and Anton Chekhov’s museum-estate in Melikhovo Over six weeks the programme became a vibrant space for professional growth, creative exchange, and new international connections. We thank our fellows for their talent, energy, and openness, and wish them every success on their artistic journeys 🧡 The InteRussia Fellowship in Theatre Arts is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, GITIS and TV BRICS International Media Network. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #InteRussia #Theatre #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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Happy Teacher's Day! 🍂 Every year on October 5, the world celebrates World Teachers' Day. Proclaimed by UNESCO in 1994, it honors teachers, mentors, and everyone who shapes the minds of the next generation. It's marked in more than 100 countries, including Russia 📚 So today, we're turning the spotlight on you, dear professors You're the ones who open the lab doors in the morning, who stay late to explain "just one more time," who turn a nervous "I'm not sure I can do this" into "wait, I think I've got it!" 💡 Our fellows arrive with suitcases, big dreams, and many questions. Thanks to you, they leave with new skills and new ideas. You're their guides to a new culture and a whole new professional world. That kind of mentorship can't be measured in credits or certificates. It's measured in confidence, in curiosity, and in the way your students talk about you years later. Thank you for your patience, your wisdom, and your belief in our fellows. We wish you inspiration, brilliant students, and new discoveries ! ✨ #InteRussiafamily 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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The Final Note ✨ Six weeks of rehearsals and total immersion in the theatre world have led to this moment. Today, the InteRissia theatre fellows close their fellowship by bringing Chekhov to life in their native languages. Our fellows presented the excerpts from the Chekhov’s play “Proposal” in their mother tongues, showcasing that art is beyond any borders. Showing you the preparation for the performance ❤️ The InteRussia Fellowship in Theatre Arts is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, GITIS and TV BRICS International Media Network. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #InteRussia #Theatre #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Ready to turn your idea into a project? ✨ The Presidential Grants Foundation is opening an international competition for foreign citizens and non-profit organisations. 🔜 You can apply for funding to run projects in your home country in one of three directions: 🔺Public-Interest Content — initiatives that help people in Russia and abroad learn more about one another. 🔺Community & Family Support — socially meaningful projects for parent, family and patient communities focused on communication, mutual aid, practical knowledge-sharing and social inclusion. 🔺Environmental Protection — work aimed at wildlife conservation. ⭕️Key dates Applications: 1–30 October Results: November 2026 Project start: from 1 December 2026 🔗Maximum grant amounts 🪵 RUB 3 million for foreign citizens 🪵 RUB 5 million for foreign non-profit organisations 📎 Submit your application ✈️ Questions: support@sozidateli.ru If you're our fellow and decide to apply, we’ll be happy to prepare letters of support for each of you confirming that you are reliable candidates with whom we’ve already worked through the InteRussia Fellowship. 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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Is Stanislavski still the key to understanding modern theatre? 🎭 For many actors around the world, his name is almost synonymous with Russian theatre. But the theatre Stanislavski knew is long gone — so what has remained of his system, and what has changed? That became the starting point for the round table “Between Stanislavski and the Present Day: Where Is Theatre Heading?”, held at the K.S. Stanislavski House-Museum on September 24. The discussion brought together: 📌 Director of the Moscow Art Theatre Museum Pavel Vashchilin, 📌 theatre scholar Pavel Rudnev, 📌 three InteRussia fellows representing different theatre traditions — from Ethiopia, China and Brazil. As Pavel Vashchilin put it: “Theatre knows no borders. The best way to prove it is to bring together people who speak different languages but think in the language of the stage.” Before leaving, the fellows explored the House-Museum, visiting Stanislavski’s study and the historic interiors of his Opera Studio. They also saw the first Russian edition of My Life in Art, now on display at the museum. And what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear “Russian theatre”? 🩵 The InteRussia Fellowship in Theatre Arts is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, GITIS and TV BRICS International Media Network. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #InteRussia #Theatre #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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InteRussia STEM Fellowship Concludes at Skoltech 🤖 On September 25, Skoltech hosted the closing event of the fellowship for international STEM specialists. Participants from 13 countries presented the final projects they developed over the month — from idea to working prototype. During the programme the fellows: ➡️ worked in interdisciplinary teams ➡️ studied approaches to creating technological solutions ➡️ held brainstorming sessions ➡️ tested their ideas in practice Among the presented projects were a device to help people with atopic dermatitis and a robotic cell for assessing gold. The programme gave participants hands-on experience in collaborative product development and introduced them to tools for turning ideas into viable solutions. Their work will continue beyond the fellowship 💙 The InteRussia STEM fellowship is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki ANO together with the Gorchakov Fund and Skoltech as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s New Generation initiative with support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #InteRussia #STEM #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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250 anniversary ✨ The Bolshoi Theatre survived fires and rebuilds. This year marks 250 years since Catherine the Great signed the decree that started it all. Swipe through to see how the theatre in the heart of Moscow became a symbol of Russian art itself — the red-and-gold hall, the mysterious Apollo above the stages, the chandelier, and the hidden world running beneath it all. Which fact surprised you the most? ⭕️ The InteRussia Fellowship in Theatre Arts is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, GITIS and TV BRICS International Media Network. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #InteRussia #Theatre #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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From Workshops to Industrial Leaders: How the STEM Fellowship Is Going ✏️ On September 21, STEM fellows visited Astra Group — one of Russia's leading IT developers, best known for the Astra Linux operating system and other software solutions. The company's ecosystem spans nearly every layer of the IT stack — from operating systems and virtualization to cybersecurity and enterprise tools. In recent years, Astra has shown strong growth, steadily expanding its product lineup and pursuing acquisitions, including AI development. The fellows had a lecture on how Astra is structured, covering its product development process, internal operations, and company culture. Astra's team also shared insights from their own projects and answered questions about working in tech. Visits like this give fellows a chance to see the industry up close — a real glimpse into what a day in the life of an engineer at a major tech company looks like 🔷 The InteRussia fellowship program for foreign specialists in STEM is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology. The program is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #InteRussia #STEM #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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Lights. Camera. Action! 🎦 Last week, our fellows swapped their usual routine for a day at Gorky Film Studio — one of the most iconic names in Russian cinema history. They walked through soundstages where legendary films were born and got a rare look at how sets are built. It's one thing to read about filmmaking, and another to stand in the middle of it. From prop rooms to production offices, the visit gave our fellows a real sense of how creative ideas turn into finished films — and a few great stories to tell ✨ Swipe through to see the day in pictures 🔜 The InteRussia Fellowship in Theatre Arts is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, GITIS and TV BRICS International Media Network. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #InteRussia #Theatre #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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33 alumni. 23 countries. One InteRussia reunion! We promised we’d meet at the festival — and we did! On the sidelines of the International Festival of Youth, we brought InteRussia alumni together for a special reunion in Yekaterinburg. ⭕️ 33 fellows from 23 countries — from Albania and Algeria to Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Sudan. ⭕️ Six fellowship tracks — journalism, international relations, Russian studies, engineering, energy and medicine. We caught up, shared news, heard what everyone has been up to since their fellowships and prepared a few small gifts to remember the occasion. Seeing you all again was one of the highlights of the festival for our team! Thank you for finding the time to join us, for the warm conversations and for staying connected. #InteRussia #InteRussiaReunion #IFY #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

From conversations about stereotypes to educational opportunities for international professionals ✨ At one of the sessions of Club 1000 at the International Festival of Youth we presented the InteRussia fellowship programme and its opportunities for foreign specialists. Participants were adressed by: ⭕️Konstantin Kolpakov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo ⭕️Svetlana Zhurkina, Deputy General Director of “More than a Journey” ⭕️Liana Saakyants, InteRussia program manager ⭕️Ekaterina Guznova, Manager of the Partner Interaction Support Block at the Presidential Platform “Russia — Land of Opportunity” Liana Saakyants presented the InteRussia fellowship programme for foreign specialists, speaking about its formats, opportunities, and above all — about how the programme changes people’s lives. InteRussia continues to create meaningful pathways for professional exchange and deeper mutual understanding 🩷 #InteRussia #InteRussiaReunion #IFY #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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What do you really know about Russia beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg? 💫 On September 15, InteRussia joined the International Festival of Youth in Yekaterinburg with a session organised in partnership with the Gorchakov Fund. Vasily Pushkov, Director of International Cooperation at Sputnik International News Agency and Radio He spoke about common perceptions of Russia’s regions — and how different they can be from everyday reality. How do we move beyond them? By travelling, meeting people and experiencing places first-hand. The conversation then turned to another way of building connections — joint projects. ⭕️ Natalya Alieva, Director for Partnership Projects Development and Regional Cooperation at the Presidential Grants Foundation, announced the launch of a new grant competition for international participants. Have an idea of your own? The competition supports projects in three areas: 🔵 biodiversity research, conservation and environmental education; 🔵 parent, family and patient communities and networks of mutual support; 🔵digital content about science, culture and everyday life. Perhaps your idea could become the next international project? 🔗 Find out more about the competition here. #InteRussia #InteRussiaReunion #IFY #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

InteRussia at IFY — 2026 continues today! ⭕️ ⭕️ Join us for a meeting with Liana Saakyants, InteRussia Program Manager. We’ll talk about the InteRussia programme and its opportunities for young professionals from around the world. It is also a chance to learn more about the programme from the person behind its implementation. ⭕️«Special formats» Hall, the Expo Centre ⭕️ September 14 | 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome — come join us! ⭕ #InteRussia #InteRussiaReunion #IFY #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

InteRussia at IFY — 2026 starts today! We’re kicking off our programme at the International Festival of Youth — and our first discussion is already happening today at 1:55 p.m. ⭕️ Russian Etiquette: Everything You Wanted to Know Together with Vasily Pushkov, Director of International Cooperation at Sputnik International News Agency and Radio, we’ll figure out what you really need to know about Russian etiquette, which unwritten rules might surprise a foreigner — and which stereotypes about Russians are better left behind. ⭕️ September 14 | 1:55–2:40 p.m. ⭕️ «Memory» Hall, Science and Arts Centre Everyone is welcome — come join us! #InteRussia #InteRussiaReunion #IFY #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣