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InteRussia is a unique fellowship programme that helps deepen ties between Russian community of professionals and those from other countries. Our website — https://interussia.com/en
She gives InteRussia’s stories their voice, spark and reach 🎉
The one who knows how to find the right words when everyone else is searching, turn a complicated message into something clear, and make sure the world sees the best of what we do. She’s the calm voice in a busy day, the person who can fix a crisis with one message, and somehow still has time to support everyone around her 🩵
And if you’ve ever wondered who is behind InteRussia’s most memorable stories — today is the perfect day to say her name: Alena!
Alena has a rare gift for turning the impossible into the possible — finding the idea, the words, and the way forward when everyone else sees only a challenge.
Today, we’re making sure everyone knows it’s her birthday. Happy birthday, Alena! We’re so lucky to have you — and we hope this year brings you as much inspiration, joy, and magic as you bring to everyone around you ❤️
Drop your birthday wishes for Alena in the comments! ⬇️
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InteRussia Fellowship in Nuclear Technologies Kicks Off at Rosatom Technical Academy ⚛️
On 3 November, the opening ceremony of the InteRussia Fellowship in Nuclear Technologies took place at Rosatom Technical Academy in Moscow. The four-week programme brings together specialists from 13 countries: Nepal, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Egypt, Nigeria, Mongolia, Bolivia, Bangladesh and Ghana.
The participants were welcomed by:
🔘Viktor Mazepov, Director for International Cooperation, Rosatom Technical Academy;
🔘Sergey Orlov, Deputy Executive Director of the Gorchakov Fund;
🔘Yury Kryuchkov, International Affairs Specialist, Rosatom Technical Academy.
Over the next four weeks, the fellows will learn about Russia's experience in nuclear technologies, attend expert lectures and professional discussions, and meet with leading industry specialists. The programme will also take them to Moscow, St Petersburg and Obninsk, where they will explore different aspects of Russia's nuclear industry 📎
The InteRussia fellowship program in nuclear technologies is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation with support from the Gorchakov Fund and the Presidential Grants Foundation. The main partner on the part of the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation is the Rosatom Technical Academy within the framework of the "Train-the-Trainers" project.
Happy Birthday to Misha, coordinator of our fellowships! 🎉
Misha has a rare talent for bringing together people, ideas and cultures. As the coordinator of the Oriental Studies fellowship, he helped create a space where curiosity turns into meaningful dialogue and new knowledge becomes a shared experience.
With his thoughtful approach, attention to detail and genuine care for participants, he made every stage of the programme feel well-organised and welcoming ✨
Misha, thank you for your energy, kindness and commitment. We wish you a year filled with inspiring projects, exciting opportunities, good health and plenty of moments that bring you joy!
🎉 — Join us in wishing Misha a very happy birthday!
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Congrats to our InteRussia fellow Ritik Kumar Singh! 🌟
Our archaeology fellow became part of the team behind the cultural project “Soul of Russia and India” headed by Sarika Kumari — and they took 2nd place in the “Global Language” nomination of the Eurasia International Prize!
Swipe through the cards to learn more about the project 👇
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The InteRussia Fellowship in Medicine Concludes in Moscow ✨
On 23 October, the InteRussia fellowship in Medicine, implemented in cooperation with Sechenov University, came to a close at the Gorchakov Fund. Young specialists from Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, China, Serbia, Bulgaria, India, Cuba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Uzbekistan completed an intensive programme under the guidance of leading Russian medical experts.
What happened during the fellowship?
⭐️Worked in laboratories, research centres, and clinical units of Sechenov University
⭐️ Gained practical experience in scientific research and clinical activities
⭐️ Learned from leading Russian experts and mentors
⭐️ Took part in professional discussions and exchanged experience with international peers
⭐️ Built new research and professional connections for future collaboration
Medicine became a universal language that brought the fellows together — one that unites people, strengthens trust, and opens the door to joint projects and partnerships beyond the programme.
We thank our fellows for their curiosity, energy, and dedication, and wish them success in their professional journeys 🧡
The InteRussia fellowship programme in Medicine is run by the Mezhdunarodniki autonomous non-profit organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and Sechenov University. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship initiative “New Generation”, with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.
Happy Birthday to Vanessa — our newest burst of energy in the InteRussia family! 🎉
She has joined the team recently, but she has already become an active and valuable part of it — bringing fresh ideas, curiosity and a real willingness to dive into every task. With her impressive language skills in Danish, English and Arabic, Vanessa connects people and cultures with ease, adding a truly international touch to our work ✨
Vanessa, thank you for your enthusiasm, openness and the positive energy you share with the team. We wish you a year full of inspiring projects, exciting discoveries, new opportunities and moments that make you genuinely happy!
🎉 — Join us in wishing Vanessa a very happy birthday!
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⚡️ Happening today: join the energy webinar!
How are finance, technology and geopolitics shaping the future of global energy? Our fellows, Gissele and Lais, are going to discuss the challenges of transforming energy systems, the role of technological innovation and the geopolitical factors influencing the global energy landscape.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join the discussion! 💡
Registration link
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Applying for a grant in Russia? 📚
If you’re preparing an application for a grant from the Presidential Grants Foundation, a strong recommendation letter can set you apart. We’re happy to support our fellows and write recommendation letters!
Just email us at support@interussia.com and our team will guide you through the next steps.
To speed things up, include:
✔️ your full name
✔️ the cohort of the program you took part in and the dates
✔️ your project described in detail
Good luck with your application! 💙
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Happy birthday to Lera, our InteRussia programme manager! 🎉
From planning programmes to helping everything run smoothly, Lera brings care and dedication to her work — and we’re happy to have her in the InteRussia team! ✨
We appreciate everything she does to bring our programmes to life. It’s a pleasure to share both busy workdays and little moments of joy with her!
Lera, thank you for your energy, kindness, and support. Wishing you inspiring projects, exciting travels, and plenty of happy moments with your favourite people. May there always be room for the things you love!
❤️ — Join us in wishing Lera happy birthday!
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We Invite You to the Webinar! 🙏
InteRussia brings together young professionals from different countries and fields — and sometimes, these connections grow into joint projects, research and new ideas.
A great example comes from our 2026 energy fellows, Lais and Gissele, who will participate in the webinar “Powering the Energy Transition: Finance, Technology and Geopolitics.”
Experts from three continents will discuss how the energy transition is financed, which technologies make it viable, and how international cooperation shapes both — offering a perspective broader than any single region can provide.
📅 Tuesday, 22 October
⏰6:00 p.m. Moscow Time (10:00 Ecuador · 12:00 Brazil · 17:00 France)
Join the conversation and be part of the ideas shaping the global energy transition 👇
Registration is open
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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.
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.
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
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 ! ✨
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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.
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Weekend plans? Exploring Moscow! 🌟
We took a peek into one fellow’s camera roll to see the city through their eyes. Here’s a glimpse of their Moscow adventures! 📸
The InteRussia fellowship program in International Relations is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and MGIMO Institute for International Studies with the grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.
Planning a trip to Russia? Read this first ✅
Some things about life in Russia aren’t obvious until you’re already here. We’ve collected the essentials in these cards, so you can avoid awkward surprises ✍️
Swipe through, save this post for your trip, and send it to a friend who is coming to Russia ➡️
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Every country has its surprises — and Russia is no exception! ❤️
If you've ever visited or lived in Russia, we'd love to hear your story. What was the most unexpected thing about Russia for you? Was it the food, everyday habits or something else entirely?
Share your experience in the comments! ⬇️
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InteRussia Fellowship in International Relations Officially Opened at MGIMO ⬆️
On 27 October, the opening ceremony of the InteRussia internship in International Relations took place at the Institute for International Studies of MGIMO University. Young researchers began their six-week research projects under the guidance of leading MGIMO experts.
Speakers at the ceremony included:
🔵Andrey Baykov, Vice-Rector for Research at MGIMO
🔵Maxim Suchkov, Director of the Institute for International Studies
🔵Nikita Lipunov, Junior Research Fellow, Institute for International Studies
🔵Liana Dymova, Academic Programmes Coordinator of the Gorchakov Fund
The speakers emphasised the academic core of the programme and the value of producing research that meets high international standards. They spoke about the importance of mutual learning — the chance for participants and MGIMO experts to enrich each other’s research cultures.
Special attention was also given to the cultural side of the stay: participants were encouraged to fully experience Moscow and Russia and to build personal connections that can last well beyond the fellowship. During the ceremony, the fellows introduced themselves, presented their research interests.
Six intensive weeks of research work, expert seminars, discussions and a rich cultural programme now lie ahead 🚀
The InteRussia fellowship program in International Relations is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and MGIMO Institute for International Studies with the grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.
Time of the Young Awards 2026: Аpplications are Оpen 🔥
Young Russian compatriots living abroad and international youth organisations are invited to apply for two award categories recognising their contributions to international youth cooperation, humanitarian initiatives and the promotion of Russian culture and language.
➡️ Friend of Russia
For individuals
⭕️ Russian citizens and compatriots aged 18-35 living abroad
⭕️Leaders and active members of youth communities
⭕️Applicants with at least 3 years of project experience and at least 1 completed project in the past 3 years
Recognises personal contributions to youth initiatives, humanitarian cooperation and the promotion of Russian culture abroad.
➡️ Russia Ambassador
For organisations
⭕️Foreign organisations cooperating with Russia
⭕️Russian organisations engaged in international activities
⭕️Applicants must present 3–5 projects or initiatives with documented results achieved between 1 November 2024 and 9 November 2026
Recognises organisations that promote Russia’s image and develop international youth and humanitarian cooperation.
📆 Deadline: 9 November 2026
🔗Apply via the World Youth Festival Directorate’s International Opportunities Platform.
💫The award ceremony will take place on 19 December 2026 at the National Centre Russia in Moscow.
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New opportunities for young engineers from BRICS! 📣
What if an engineering competition could take you all the way to a professional fellowship in Russia?
Starting in 2027, finalists of the CASE-IN BRICS Young Professionals League will have the chance to join InteRussia! The new partnership between the Gorchakov Fund and the Reliable Change Educational Projects Foundation was announced at Russian Energy Week.
What is CASE-IN?
CASE-IN is an international engineering championship where students and young professionals develop solutions to real-world industry challenges. Its BRICS Young Professionals League brings together talented young engineers from BRICS countries.
Walk into Chekhov’s everyday life 🏡
Welcome to Melikhovo, the place where Anton Chekhov truly became himself. For seven years this modest wooden house and tiny park turned into the beating heart of his life — the place where he wrote more than forty works, including The Seagull, treated patients for free, planted orchards, and played endless jokes on his guests.
Swipe through the cards and step right into that world: the quiet fligel, the evenings full of music, laughter and surprises 🐶
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Opening the Clinic Door: How the Fellowship in Medicine Is Going 💊
We stepped away from the lecture halls and into the hospital corridors and consulting rooms to see how the fellowship at Sechenov University really goes. Spoiler: it’s about being right where the medicine happens.
Fellows work on different tracks:
🔺Integrative and Complementary Medicine
🔺Neurology
🔺Oncology
🔺Dermatology
🔺Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMD) and Oral Cancer Screening & Diagnosis
The rhythm of the day is busy, but that’s exactly the point. For international participants, it’s also a unique chance to experience Russian healthcare: how clinics operate, how doctors work as a team, and how patient care is organised day to day.
Swipe through the photos to see it for yourself: the people, the atmosphere and the everyday work that shapes tomorrow’s doctors 💫
The InteRussia fellowship program in Medicine is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and Sechenov University. The program is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.
Happy birthday to the heart of our fellowships — Lyana! 🎉
Part of InteRussia from the very beginning, Lyana knows that a successful fellowship takes more than a well-planned schedule. It takes patience, care, and someone who makes everyone feel welcome — and she brings all of that to the team 🌟
Behind every programme, there’s her quiet dedication — and plenty of little things she takes care of before anyone even thinks to ask.
Lyana, thank you for your warmth, kindness, and the reassurance of knowing we can count on you. We wish you exciting discoveries, adventures worth sharing, and more time for the people and things you love. May the care you give to others come back to you many times over!
We’re lucky to have you in our InteRussia family! 💐
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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Artyom, curator of our Fellowships 🎉
Artyom is someone fellows can always rely on. He is attentive, supportive and genuinely interested in how each participant is doing — ready to listen, help navigate challenges and make sure no one feels alone on their InteRussia journey.
His calm and thoughtful approach creates a sense of trust and confidence in the community.
Artyom, thank you for your care and dedication. We wish you a year full of warmth, inspiring people, new opportunities and moments that bring you happiness and inspiration ⭐️
🎉 — Join us in wishing Artyom a very happy birthday!
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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 📱
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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
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.
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.
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.