Wrapping Up the InteRussia Fellowship in Russian Studies ✨

The biggest fellowship in InteRussia history — and one of the rare ones fully in Russian. For four weeks, our fellows worked on their research projects under the guidance of the Pushkin Institute’s professors, attended expert sessions and explored Russian culture not from textbooks, but from real life.

Here’s what their Russian journey looked like:

❤️ The fellows took part in the 5th Kostomarov Forum — the largest international forum dedicated to the Russian language

❤️They met with leading experts: Professor Vladimir Karasik, the head of Total Dictation Vladimir Pakhomov, and representatives of the Russkiy Mir Foundation

❤️ Their cultural journey took them from Melikhovo, where Chekhov once lived and wrote, to the Tolstoy estate — and even to a theater production based on Griboedov’s work.

❤️ They explored Moscow's rich history during guided tours, visited Zaryadye Park and the Museum of Moscow

❤️ And of course — work on their research articles, each focusing on one of the three key fields: Russian as a foreign language, literature, or linguistics

Different backgrounds, different stories — but all united by one thing: their shared love for the Russian language. And wherever they go next, a piece of Russian culture will travel with them!

The InteRussia fellowship in Russian studies was organized by ANO «Mezhdunarodniki», the Gorchakov Fund and the Pushkin Institute, within the framework of the New Generation program of Rossotrudnichestvo and with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Inside the Engineers' Siberian Routine 💡

What if your workday meant exploring nanomaterials, stepping inside a quantum lab, spotting rare animals — and cruising down a Siberian river by sunset?

For our InteRussia engineers, that’s just another week at Novosibirsk State University. Here, the boundaries between labs, classrooms, and the real world are blurred — because innovation doesn’t sit still.

So what does a “regular” day look like?

⭐️ Hands-on experiments at the Analytical and Technological Research Center, where fellows got up close with cutting-edge nanosystems and learned how multicomponent materials are actually synthesized.

⭐️ A deep dive into the Quantum Technologies Lab, where future-forward communication systems and quantum breakthroughs are born.

⭐️ A visit to the Federal Center for Neurosurgery, where fellows saw how high-precision engineering is transforming patient care and neurosurgical solutions.

⭐️ An excursion to the Novosibirsk Zoo — because even engineers need a recharge.

And the best part? We’re only halfway through.

More labs, more discoveries, more collaboration — and a few surprises — are still ahead. Stay tuned as our fellows keep building, connecting, and redefining what it means to be an engineer in the 21st century.

The InteRussia program in engineering is implemented with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation and World Youth Festival Directorate.

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Mic, Camera... Masterpieces 🗽

When our journalists stepped into the Hermitage, they weren’t just visiting a museum — they were stepping into a living dialogue between history, culture, and global exchange. At the heart of it all? An insightful meeting with Dr. Mikhail Piotrovsky, Director of the Hermitage and one of the most respected voices in the museum world.

So, what came up in conversation? Quite a bit — and it went far beyond art:

🧡cultural bridges with the Arab world;
🧡the role of politics and diplomacy in the life of the museum;
🧡stories behind the exhibits — from ancient artifacts to imperial treasures;
🧡and yes… the cats. You can’t talk about the Hermitage without mentioning its fluffiest residents.

After the talk, it was time to roll camera. The fellows toured the museum’s grand halls, filming segments for their own reports, so every corner of the Hermitage became a story waiting to be told.

If you had a press pass to the Hermitage for one day — what would you report on first?

The InteRussia program in journalism is implemented with support from the Presidential Grants Foundation and World Youth Festival Directorate.

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