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.

#InteRussia #journalism #PresidentialGrantsFoundation

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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.

#InteRussia #journalism #PresidentialGrantsFoundation

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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.

#InteRussia #Medicine #PresidentialGrantsFoundation

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InteRussia Launches Fellowship for Russian Language Specialists ⭕️

On 19 May, the Gorchakov Fund officially opened the sixth InteRussia fellowship programme for foreign specialists in Russian language and philology — the only InteRussia fellowship conducted entirely in Russian and designed specifically for those who professionally study and teach the language around the world.

The fellows were welcomed by:

⭕️ Sergey Orlov, Deputy Executive Director of the Gorchakov Fund;
⭕️ Dina Gorbatova, Vice-Rector of the Pushkin State Russian Language Institute;
⭕️ Yulia Karmanova, Head of the Department of Continuing Education at the Pushkin Institute.

This year’s fellows represent 16 countries: Algeria, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Senegal, Serbia, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka.

During the month ahead, participants will attend lectures, workshops and academic discussions посвящённые contemporary approaches to teaching Russian language and literature, including the use of AI tools and media content in educational materials.

The programme is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation together with the Gorchakov Fund and the Pushkin State Russian Language Institute with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

#InteRussia #RussianLanguage #PresidentialGrantsFoundation

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How does media shape the way people see the world ☄️

Last week, InteRussia journalists from North Africa and the Middle East visited one of Russia’s key institutions for international communication and met with Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian MFA.

What was at the center of the discussion?

🔶 How media influences public opinion and shapes global narratives
🔶 Russia’s relations with countries of the Middle East and North Africa
🔶 The role of journalism in today’s international environment
🔶 Questions from participants on media, diplomac, and current global development

The meeting became an opportunity for future journalists to engage in an open dialogue, exchange perspectives, and gain deeper insight into the intersection of media and international affairs.

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.

#InteRussia #journalism #PresidentialGrantsFoundation

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