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.

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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.

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🌎 May 25 — Africa Day

On this day in 1963, leaders of independent African states gathered in Addis Ababa, laying the foundation for greater unity and cooperation across the African continent.

This date became a symbol of the aspirations of African nations for freedom, self-determination, and development.

Today, Africa is home to 54 countries, thousands of languages, extraordinary cultural diversity, and immense potential for future growth.

Africa is also an important part of international exchange and professional cooperation. Participants from African countries are regular representatives in our fellowship programs, bringing valuable experience.

Another important milestone will be the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow this autumn, creating new opportunities for international cooperation and partnership.

Africa Day is a reminder of the importance of mutual respect, preserving cultural heritage, dialogue, and equal partnership across borders 🕊🌟

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🔐Language Opens the World

Specially for participants of the 6th InteRussia Fellowship in Russian Language, the strategic session «Language Opens the World» was held at the Pushkin State Russian Language Institute — inspired by the words of the Institute’s founder, first rector and president, Academician Vitaly Kostomarov: «Language opens the world to us».

The event took place as part of the Institute’s spring academic session «Philological Universe».

During the session, fellows presented projects aimed at promoting the Russian language internationally:

✨ Team Eureka introduced «Russian Soul» — a unified platform for everyone passionate about the Russian language.

✨ Group Philologinis presented a film studio project «Lukomorye».

✨ Philolovers showcased «LingvoFriend» — an initiative designed to bring Russian into urban spaces through murals, graffiti and street art.

✨ Group Logos presented «Russian Season» — an international theatre competition for school and university students based on Russian literature and culture.

New ideas, creative formats, and one shared mission — opening the world through language ✨

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