Kristina Mikavica’s story — the first visually impaired InteRussia fellow — is one you don’t forget⭐️

During the selection process, experts usually focus on experience, education, and motivation. Kristina had all of that in her application. But at the very end, there was one short line: “I can barely see (90% vision loss).”

This detail could have gone unnoticed. Yet it became the beginning of a story that makes you rethink what we mean by “limitations” and “opportunities.”

Kristina’s story is not just about a fellowship. It is an example for anyone who hesitates, postpones, or is afraid to take a step toward their dream.

➡️ Read more in the cards or on our website.

📌 And if you’re ready to take a step toward your dream, apply for the Russian Studies fellowship. The time to stop being afraid has come.

The text is based on Kristina’s voice messages.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Maybe it’s time to try something new...🪩

A different country to explore.
New people to connect with.
A space where you can grow and develop.

If you’re a young professional from Africa and feel ready for more — to build real experience, sharpen your skills, and discover what you’re truly capable of — this might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

➡️ Swipe through the cards, find the fellowship that fits you best, and apply on our website.

The InteRussia fellowship is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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InteRussia Opens Its Oriental Studies Fellowship at the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS 📚

On March 24, the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) hosted the official opening of the InteRussia fellowship in Oriental Studies.

The fellows were welcomed by

✨Dr. Vasily Kuznetsov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies,
✨and Lyana Dymova, Academic Programs Coordinator at the Gorchakov Fund.

“It is a great honor for us to see growing international interest in Russian expertise in Oriental, historical, and archaeological research. We will do our best to ensure that this experience is both meaningful and valuable for all participants,” — noted Dr. Vasily Kuznetsov.

This year, the program brings together young specialists in history and political sciences from Egypt, India, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.

Throughout the fellowship, the participants will engage in conferences and expert discussions, visit museums and historical archives, and develop individual research projects.

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.

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