The InteRussia Fellowship for OIC Journalists Launches in Moscow 💌

On April 21, the Sputnik's parent company, Rossiya Segodnya, hosted the official opening ceremony of the InteRussia fellowship in journalism for specialists from the OIC countries.

The participants were welcomed by

🔴Sergey Orlov, Deputy Executive Director at the Gorchakov Fund,
🔴Vasily Pushkov, Director of International Cooperation at Sputnik International News Agency and Radio Broadcast Service.

By bringing together international journalists from such diverse backgrounds, the InteRussia fellowship allows them to directly engage with Russian media practices through hands-on experience, but more importantly, it sparks the kind of honest exchange that journalism desperately needs right now, — noted Vasily Pushkov.

During this month, fellows from Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, and Qatar will attend master classes and workshops led by agency experts, meet with representatives of leading Russian companies and think tanks, and explore the history and cultural traditions of Russia.

As the program progresses, the InteRussia participants will return to their home countries equipped with new insights, enhanced skills, and a broader understanding of global media dynamics — stay tuned for further updates.

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InteRussia Voices at the Valdai Club's New Generation Conference ⭐️

On April 23–25, the InteRussia participants lit up the stage at the II Youth Conference of the Valdai Club's New Generation project in Moscow — a platform where the future of global dialogue takes shape. This time they discussed the powerful themes of conflict and integration in a rapidly evolving world.

We are proud that InteRussia was represented by:

⚫️our current fellow Ladislav Zemanek, Non-Resident Research Fellow at the China-CEE Institute;
⚫️Rupal Mishra, PhD Candidate, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University;
⚫️Boris Perius Zabolotsky, Professor at the Federal University for the Integration of Lusophony Brazil and Africa (UNILAB), PhD in Political Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS);
⚫️Milana Zhivanovich, Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Contemporary History of Serbia.

The conference also featured the presentation of the report "The New Horizons of Multipolarity," which was shaped with the contribution of the InteRussia participants. It explores how the new architecture of international relations is being redefined by regional powers, emerging alliances, and fresh visions of sovereignty and cooperation.

We are honored to see our fellows not just observing the world's changes but actively shaping its future.

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Telling the World’s Stories: InteRussia at MediaLab BRICS 📢

From April 27 to May 1, young journalists from across the BRICS countries came together in Kazan for MediaLab BRICS — an international media school designed to dive into global media trends, explore the rich culture of Tatarstan, and collaborate on a cross-border journalism project.

Among the distinguished experts were our InteRussia fellows:​

🖇Janvi Sonaiya, IANS India Private Limited reporter;
🖇Reza Edalatipour, Iran Newspaper journalist.

Both reflected on the ethical and practical challenges faced by international reporters in today's rapidly evolving media landscape.​ Their stories sparked open, thoughtful conversations — and reminded everyone why honest, involved, and precise journalism still matters.

We’re proud to see our InteRussia fellows shaping the future of global media discourse.​

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Behind the Headlines: OIC Journalists Visit RT Arabic 🟩

As part of their media tour, our fellows from OIC countries visited RT Arabic, where they got an inside look at how global news is brought to life.

And here’s what happens when a group of talented young journalists finds themselves at the heart of one of the most dynamic Arabic-language newsrooms in Russia:

💚a behind-the-scenes look at RT in action — from live broadcasts to breaking news coverage;

💚an exchange of ideas on how to cover global topics and work across different languages and cultures;

💚a discussion about future collaboration, new media formats, and what international journalism might look like tomorrow.

The visit became a space for real dialogue — full of questions, new perspectives, and that spark you get when professionals truly connect.

💞 After a day of hearing Arabic all around, our PR team is seriously considering adding a new language to their skill set.

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