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.

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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! 🎆

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InteRussia Opens Fellowship for Journalists 🎙

Today RT Arabic hosted the official opening of the InteRussia fellowship program for journalists from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco and Sudan.

The fellows were welcomed by:

⭕️Manna Maya, Head of RT Arabic;
⭕️Karina Melikyan, Head of the Department of International Cooperation and Distribution at RT;
⭕️Lyana Dymova, Academic Programs Coordinator at the Gorchakov Fund.

During the opening ceremony, Manna Maya spoke about the specifics of RT Arabic’s work under the restrictions and the challenges that Russian media face nowadays.

She emphasised that this fellowship is truly unique and highly important for Russia, since strong ties between journalists from different countries and continuous professional dialogue are essential for the further development of the media sphere.

⭕️ The fellowship has officially begun — this is only the first chapter.

The InteRussia Fellowship for television journalists from the Middle East and North Africa is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and RT Arabic with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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How does diplomatic dialogue work in practice ❓

For InteRussia fellows, direct conversations with senior officials are an essential part of the program. These meetings give participants an opportunity to better understand how international priorities are discussed and advanced in practice.

🔷 On May 15, participants of the InteRussia Fellowship for Journalists met with Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

The discussion focused on Russia’s relations with the Arab world. Borisenko spoke about the ties between Russia and Arab countries, emphasizing the shared interests and Russia’s commitment to supporting its Arab partners.

The fellows also discussed:
📎Russia’s relations with their home countries
📎Current international issues in the region
📎Regional cooperation and diplomatic dialogue
📎Contemporary geopolitical challenges

A valuable chance to engage directly with diplomacy beyond official statements.

The InteRussia Fellowship for television journalists from the Middle East and North Africa is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and RT Arabic with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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The InteRussia Medical Fellowship Opens at Sechenov University ✨

On 19 May, Sechenov University hosted the official opening ceremony of the InteRussia Fellowship in Medicine at the Museum of Medical History, welcoming young medical professionals from Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Morocco, Serbia, Turkmenistan, and Vietnam.

The participants were addressed by:

📌 Ruslan Emirveliev, Head of International Office
📌 Lyana Dymova, Academic Programs Coordinator at the Gorchakov Fund

Lyana Dymova highlighted the importance of international professional ties:

«This fellowship is designed to be more than just a training program. For these weeks, you are not guests, you are colleagues. And when you return to your home countries you will carry not just knowledge, but the most precious thing — new friends and colleagues from all over the world, lasting professional cooperation and the possibility to exchange the expertise with your peers from other countries. You will become, in essence, informal ambassadors of the scientific and humanitarian ties between our nations».

Ruslan Emirveliev noted:

«We appreciate your interest in this program. International academic exchange plays a crucial role today, as it creates valuable opportunities for collaboration between participants. In the field of medicine maintaining international contacts is especially important, as it enables the exchange of knowledge and best practices. I wish all of you a productive stay at the university».

Over the coming week, participants will immerse in educational and clinical activities under the guidance of leading Russian medical professionals, gaining practical experience and building international professional connections.

The InteRussia program in medicine is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and Sechenov University, with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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