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Lecture by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Islamic Republic of Iran at MGIMO

«I am very grateful to our alma mater, MGIMO, for the opportunity to participate in the meeting with Mr. Araqchi. It was very informative and interesting, especially for me as a future diplomat,»Arefeh Sheikh Kolahdoz from Iran, a 2nd-year student of the School of International Economic Relations at MGIMO.


🇮🇷 On December 17, during his visit to Russia, Abbas Araqchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, delivered a lecture to MGIMO students and faculty.

Here are the key takeaways from his speech:

➡️On cultural and educational ties with Russia:
«It has always been amazing to me how diplomats at the Russian Embassy in Tehran speak perfect Persian, and I have long wanted to visit the place where they are formed.»
«Today, with MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov, we concluded that Russia and Iran have significant potential for developing educational and cultural ties and decided to intensify cooperation between MGIMO and the School of International Relations of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.»
«Youth is a powerful national force that shapes the future potential of our countries.»

➡️On the world order:
«80 years after the founding of the UN, the United States is replacing the rule of law with the rule of force, pushing the world order toward chaos and trying to establish the ‘law of the jungle.’ Their policy has always been like this, but before they tried to create an image, a veneer of legitimacy. Now they have discarded even that.»

➡️On Iran's nuclear program:
«Our beliefs do not allow us to possess nuclear weapons, but we have every right to develop peaceful nuclear energy. Based on these two principles, our nuclear program will continue to develop. Iran is ready to consider the possibility of only balanced and well-calibrated negotiations

➡️On relations with Russia:
«We are particularly grateful to Russia for its support and solidarity with Iran. In the current conditions, countries have no choice but to become stronger, and this is one of the key topics of our cooperation.»
«Our relations are profound and comprehensive, covering politics, economics, culture, defense, and security. We see eye to eye on a wide range of international issues and hold consultations at various levels.»
«A number of major economic projects are in the stage of practical implementation, particularly the North–South transport corridor. The symbol of the modern relations between our countries is the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Iran's first nuclear power plant, built with Russia's support.»

➡️On the role of diplomacy:
«When there is an opportunity to talk, negotiations must be held. Peace must be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy

We thank His Excellency Minister for the productive conversation! It is such events that inspire our university's students to develop and deepen their knowledge. MGIMO is not just about fundamental education; it is about the opportunity to engage in dialogue with those who shape world politics today.

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⚡️A small recap of yesterday’s meeting with His Excellency Abbas Araqchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
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🤍 Dear future leaders!

Remember we promised you an online meeting?

⚡️ Great news!

MGIMO team will hold an online presentation of our university and answer all your questions in a Q&A session soon.

The virtual conference in English will take place on Thursday, December 25 at 5 pm Moscow time, and will be hosted on DION. To get access, please fill in the form.

Looking forward to seeing you!

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⚡️ Just recently, we told you about the double degree program offered by the School of International Business in partnership with Indian universities Graphic Era and Amity. This is far from the only MGIMO English-taught program.

Today, in our #mgimoschools series, we will tell you about the English-taught programs of the School of International Relations.

According to Andrey Sushentsov, the School of International Relations' Dean, the main advantage of the IR’s English-taught undergraduate programs are the combination of MGIMO's unique educational tradition with teaching in English.
"Our English-taught undergraduate program is the only one within MGIMO where studies are conducted entirely in English. It is a unique opportunity to receive a world-class education without leaving Russia."


👍 Applicants to English-taught programs can be admitted based on their national diplomas of senior secondary education.

English-taught undergraduate programs:

Politics and International Relations
The unique curriculum includes
the study of three foreign languages and a whole range of disciplines that enable students to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the main trends in the development of contemporary international relations, world politics and diplomacy
. Upon completion of this programme, its graduates are competitive enough to enrol in any master's programme at any university in the world or compete in global and national labour markets, landing their ‘dream job’ within the first few months after graduation.



Government, International Politics and Law
The unique combination of studying foreign languages and diplomatic, legal, economic and general humanitarian disciplines makes this program a truly unique educational path, which is very popular with students from all over the world.
The curriculum of the program is a "quintessence of MGIMO". It includes subjects reflecting the most famous scientific and educational schools of our university
.
Graduates receive a 41.03.05 "International Relations" diploma – identical to that of the Russian-taught undergraduate program – along with a document confirming that their studies were conducted entirely in English.


The Dean emphasized that the School cares deeply about each student's journey, as every student is a future leader.
"The School team will guide you through every stage – from submitting your application to receiving your diploma.
We strive to create an environment where every student can unlock their potential and become the best version of themselves."


Learn more about the English-taught programs of the School of International Relations on our website.

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🎄 A Pre-New Year Celebration at MGIMO!

The magical pre-New Year season is finally here! And even though it coincides with finals, MGIMO students are still finding time to relax and get into the holiday spirit!

On December 19, the MGIMO Cultural Center hosted the festive pre-New Year concert "MGIMO Constellation: Brighter Together!".

🤍 Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for International Ties, Youth and Social Policy, addressed the students with welcoming words.
He emphasized that the concert program is yet another vivid testament to how multinational and multicultural the student community of the alma mater of global leaders is: "MGIMO family knows no borders."


The Vice-Rector presented letters of appreciation from the University's administration to active members of the student community. Among them was Sodmondarzhaa Munkh-Uchral, a 3rd-year student at the School of International Relations and Chair of the MGIMO International Students' Association.

Parashar Mansi, a MGIMO graduate and diplomat at the Indian Embassy in Moscow opened the concert. She performed a dance piece from the popular Indian film "Devdas" in the traditional Kathak style.

🎤The program saw enthusiastic participation from international students from Vietnam, Belarus, and China.
The "Luchynki" ensemble
of the MGIMO Belarusian Community delighted the guests with the traditional Belarusian dance "Chamu zh mne nia pets'" ("Why Shouldn't I Sing?").

Chan Mai Tuan Phong
, a 3rd-year IR student from Vietnam performed the lively "Song About Bears" from a famous Soviet comedy.

Alimzhe Abulikemu
, an exchange master's degree student from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, sang the song "The Show is Over" in Russian and Chinese.


Both the audience and the performers were left with unforgettable impressions!

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🇲🇳 Today we share with you the #successstory of Sodmondarzhaa Munkh-Uchral from Mongolia, a third-year student at the School of International Relations and the Chairperson of the MGIMO International Students’ Association. Her Russian friends ca her Ucha.

She dreamed of studying in Russia ever since her school days.
"Back in the day, I was just an ordinary schoolgirl in Mongolia. International relations sounded beautiful and promising to me, but they weren't my 'number one' passion. I just knew one thing for sure: I wanted to study in Russia."


🏆Success in academic olympiads helped our heroine achieve her cherished goal:
"Olympiads granted me the chance to apply to several prestigious universities in Moscow. But you know what's interesting? None of those universities 'clicked’ with me, like something was missing. Then one day, my school suggested I participate in the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs competition for admission to MGIMO. It sounded grand, but honestly, I knew almost nothing about the alma mater back then.
It was as if my heart whispered: 'This is it.
'"


🤍 And Ucha’s got feeling didn’t let her dow.
"
MGIMO is not just a university; it's a unique environment. [...] Here cultures, languages, and traditions from all over the world meet.
Here, you learn not only from textbooks but also from your friends and classmates from dozens of different countries."


"
It was here that I discovered things about myself I hadn't noticed before: my strengths, confidence in my own abilities, and a desire to be part of something bigger.
I joined the International Stindents’ Association. For me, it became more than just a club; it was a space where I learned to negotiate, listen and understand others, try my hand at organizing events, and build communication with people from diverse cultures."



"Looking back now, I can see how much I've changed. From a confused girl who didn't know which path to choose, I've become someone who can make decisions and isn't afraid to look ahead.
I'm learning to dream bigger and act bolder—a quality I completely lacked before.
"


Finally, our heroine wishes everyone reading her story not to miss their moment, as it can lead you to where you finally feel you belong.

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Wednesday — it's like a mini Friday! Especially when it's just one week until New Year! 🎄

On this occasion, we’re sharing a new video in our #IRstudenjokes series and wishing you a wonderful evening!

🤍 We’re also kicking off a series of New Year’s posts! In it, we’ll tell you about New Year’s traditions from different corners of the world — and, of course, from Russia.

Stay tuned!

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⚡️With less than a week until the New Year, we are launching our #NewYearReport series.

🇷🇺 Today, we’ll tell you how New Year and Christmas are celebrated in Russia.

A few interesting historical facts:
In our country, New Year began to be celebrated on January 1 in 1699, during the reign of the first emperor — Peter the Great. Before this, the New Year was celebrated on September 1st — after the harvest was completed.
In Russia, “Yolka” historically refers not only to the Christmas tree (spruce) but also to the New Year celebration itself. The first public “Yolka,” which anyone could attend, was held in St. Petersburg back in 1852.
And in 1947, New Year became an official day off.


🎄 Traditionally, New Year trees are decorated all across Russia. Decorations vary: from string lights and modern bright ornaments to old, childhood-favorite ones that our parents and grandparents used to adorn their trees. Many buy real trees so the scent of pine fills the house and adds to the festive coziness. But there are also those who want to keep the magic alive longer and opt for artificial trees.

Weeks before December 31, the whole country transforms. In cities and villages, New Year lights glow in the evenings, decorations are put up, and pre-New Year and New Year fairs begin, where you can, for example, go ice skating.

By December 25, the spirit of the upcoming holiday is already in the air. Russia is a multi-confessional country where all religions are respected and valued. And although most Russian citizens celebrate Orthodox Christmas rather than Catholic Christmas, by December 25, the atmosphere of Christmas and New Year magic already envelops the entire country.

🥂New Year is celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1. The whole family gathers around the table. They enjoy New Year salads, the most famous of which is, of course, “Olivier”. They drink champagne and snack on tangerines, which become especially abundant in stores during the pre-New Year period.
Then everyone gathers in front of the screens to watch the
special New Year’s address by the President of Russia
.

🇷🇺 The "Kuranty" chimes on the Spasskaya Tower of the Moscow Kremlin count down the final seconds of the departing year. The chimes strike twelve times. Before the last strike sounds, everyone must hurry to make a wish, and it will surely come true.

🇷🇺 On January 7, Orthodox Christmas is celebrated in Russia.

🤍 In Russia, New Year is considered not just a holiday, but one of the main festive seasons of the year. This season features the longest public holidays of the year across the entire country. It is a time of joy and hope, warm family gatherings, and happy reunions. A time for reset and renewal.

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