Kazan = culture, history… and lots of food. Ready to explore? 🥯

Right now, our InteRussia fellows in Oil & Gas are discovering Kazan from all sides — from university labs to the underground world of geology. But in between lectures and field trips, they've also explored the city like locals.

So we asked them: what are the must-see spots in Kazan?

🗂Here are 5 places they say you can’t miss!

Bring your walking shoes and come hungry. Because Kazan has views, stories and pastries that will haunt your dreams.

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Global Energy Dialogue Begins: InteRussia Fellowship Opens at UNECON 💫

On July 29, St. Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON) hosted the official opening of the InteRussia fellowship program in Energy for professionals from Latin America and the Caribbean.

The participants were welcomed by

🤎Igor Maksimtsev, Rector of UNECON,
🤎Lyana Dymova, Academic programs coordinator at the Gorchakov Fund,
🤎Aleksandra Burman, Director of the International Cooperation Department at TV BRICS,
🤎Dmitry Polikanov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo.

Fellows from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and El Salvador will discuss issues of international energy security, current and long-term trends in global energy markets, the Russian oil and gas industry, prospects for nuclear and renewable energy development, and opportunities for cooperation between Russia and Latin America in the energy field.

💡The energy transition starts here. Follow us to see how collaboration across continents sparks real change!

The InteRussia fellowship in energy is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, UNECON, TV BRICS, Global Energy Association, CN CEPLA, REA by Russian Ministry of Energy, within the framework of the New Generation program of Rossotrudnichestvo and with the grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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A Glimpse Into the Future of Petrochemistry

The mission of our fellowship is simple yet vital: to give international colleagues a firsthand look at how Russian companies operate and to showcase their cutting-edge expertise. This time, the fellows stepped inside Kazanorgsintez — a cornerstone of the SIBUR holding — Russia’s largest integrated petrochemicals company, producing a wide range of polymers and chemical products that fuel industries worldwide.

What did they discover?

🏭 The Central Plant Laboratory — a high-tech hub for quality control with automated systems and advanced equipment.

🧪 The Polymer Laboratory — home to energy-efficient polymerization methods producing materials like polyethylene.

🌱 A modern environmental monitoring system — with mobile labs and Laborant, ensuring air quality and safety.

The biggest surprise? A psychological relaxation room — helping employees stay balanced and stress-free. A reminder that innovation is as much about people as it is about technology.

And if you’re passionate about science too — don’t miss the upcoming InteRussia fellowship in biotechnology. Participants will explore advanced labs, take part in research projects, and learn from leading Russian experts.

➡️More details are available at the link — don’t miss your chance to apply!

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New Ground in Tatarstan 🛢

This summer, InteRussia wrote a new chapter: our first fellowship in oil & gas. Hosted in Tatarstan, it brought together young specialists from five countries to explore the heart of Russia’s energy industry.

In just a few weeks, our fellows managed to pack in a lot:

⭐ Took part in the VI International Petroleum Youth Forum in Almetyevsk, working in multinational teams and presenting industry cases.
⭐ Visited TN-Biotech Research Center, the TANECO Oil Refinery, and SIBUR Kazanorgsintez.
⭐ Attended lectures at KSPEU and explored the Tatneft Oil Museum.
⭐ Experienced Tatarstan’s culture — from horseback riding to discovering the history of Kazan.
⭐ Traveled across Almetyevsk, Innopolis, and Kazan.

And now, the world has a few more people in love with Tatarstan — and a lot more knowledgeable about Russia’s oil & gas sector 💡

The InteRussia program in Oil & Gas was organized with the Academy of Youth Diplomacy and Kazan State Power Engineering University with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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