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🇺🇿 Congratulations to Our Colleagues on the 25th Anniversary of Rossotrudnichestvo in Uzbekistan

A series of events dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Rossotrudnichestvo’s representative office in the Republic of Uzbekistan took place in Tashkent in late May. The central event of the anniversary program was the festive concert “Melodies of Friendship,” which brought together partners, graduates of Russian universities, and representatives of youth and public organizations.

😊 The participants were addressed by Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Igor Chaika, while Head of Rossotrudnichestvo’s representative office in Uzbekistan Irina Staroselskaya highlighted the Russian House’s contribution to the development of educational, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Uzbekistan.

The anniversary program also included the off-site student forum “Time for New Initiatives” the representative office’s grant competition, the “Theatre of Young Hearts” project, the youth quest “The House Where Russia Lives” and an AI workshop.

🌏 The events were held with the support of the Public Council under Rossotrudnichestvo and the Center for International Interaction and Cooperation.

👏We congratulate our colleagues from the Russian House in Tashkent on their anniversary and wish them many new successful projects that strengthen international humanitarian cooperation and friendship between peoples.

💜Don’t miss your chance to become part of the third wave of the «Valdai – New Generation» Project!

⭐️Participants will have access to:
👉numerous closed-door meetings with the Valdai Club Programme Directors;
👉participation in conferences and other events organized by the Valdai Club;
👉the opportunity to obtain the status of a Valdai Club Expert.

‼️ Fill out the application form on our website for a chance to become an expert of the Valdai Club

🤩 Application Deadline Extended: Join the «Horizons of Opportunity» Program Until 14 June

Friends, we continue visiting Russian universities, meeting with students, presenting the Program, and answering your questions. Seeing the strong interest in the project and understanding that not everyone has had enough time to complete all the selection stages, we have decided to extend the application period.

‼️ We are pleased to announce that the application deadline for the II Season of the «Horizons of Opportunity» Program has been extended until 14 June (23:59 Moscow time).

If you have not submitted your application yet, you still have an opportunity to join an international community of talented students from Russian universities and take part in the educational Program, which will be held online from 26 June to 21 August.

📖 How to become a participant?
Step 1. Complete the application form and register via the Telegram bot by 14 June (23:59 Moscow time).
Step 2. Complete the online testing through the Telegram bot by 14 June.
Step 3. Submit your introductory video on the topic of your chosen School by 14 June.
Step 4. Receive an invitation from the Organizing Committee.
Step 5. Confirm your participation in the Program.

📌 Apply here: https://horizonty.online/sign-up

✨ Don't miss your chance to become part of the «Horizons of Opportunity» Program — we look forward to receiving your application!

🗳🇨🇴 Experts of the International Association of Political and Electoral Expertise took part in observing the elections in Colombia

On May 31, Colombia held the first round of its presidential elections, choosing a head of state and vice president for the 2026–2030 term. Eleven candidates participated, but none reached the 50% threshold required for an outright win. Voter turnout was approximately 54%, consistent with recent campaign averages. A runoff will take place on June 21 between the two frontrunners, Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda. Incumbent President Gustavo Petro was unable to seek reelection, as the Colombian constitution prohibits it.

🌏 Members of the International Association of Political and Electoral Expertise (IAPEE), with the support of the Observatory of Electoral Studies (OEEPI-UNLP), served as observers at overseas polling stations during the election. A total of twelve observers representing eleven countries took part in the mission. The observer group included representatives from Latin America, North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. According to preliminary reports, the mission noted a high level of organization in the voting process.

📌 This geographical distribution strengthens the international character of the observation effort. It shows that the mission was not limited to neighboring states or a single political region, but brought together experts from different electoral traditions and legal-political contexts. At the same time, the strong presence of countries from the Global South — including Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East — gives the mission additional value from the perspective of comparative electoral expertise and South-South professional cooperation.

🌍 Applications are now open for the International Track of the #WEARETOGETHER Prize

The Prize supports projects that help people, promote a culture of mutual assistance, and improve quality of life in Russia and around the world.

Who can participate?
🔹 NGO representatives
🔹 Volunteer movements and groups
🔹 Volunteers from around the world
🔹 Foreign citizens aged 18 and older
🔹 Foreign non-profit organizations
🔹 And also anyone who simply helps where it is needed — without titles, badges, or formalities

Winners of the International Track will receive:
🏆 a cash prize of 1 million rubles;
🤝 the opportunity to take part in the International Forum of Civic Participation in December 2026;
📌 expert support for their project throughout the following year.

Applications will be accepted until June 14, 2026.

🔗 Apply and learn more: wearetogetherprize.com

#WEARETOGETHER

🇧🇾 Rossotrudnichestvo is launching the “Together for a Happy Childhood” project in Belarus, aimed at supporting children who especially need care, attention and practical assistance.

Ahead of International Children’s Day, our colleagues will hold two events — in Minsk and in Brest Region. As part of the project, modern rehabilitation equipment is being donated to children’s medical institutions to help improve the recovery process for young patients.

🚀 On May 28, the Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Immunology in Minsk became the first venue of the project. Children undergoing treatment took part in the “Space Is Us” event, which included animators, a space-themed quiz and gifts. The Center also received rehabilitation equipment for children recovering after bone marrow transplantation.

On June 1, a celebration for children with disabilities will take place in Brest Region. It is organized by the Brest Regional Organization of the Belarus Red Cross with the support of the Russian House in Belarus and partners.

🌏 Center for International Interaction and Cooperation supports the implementation of the project. For us, it is important to be part of initiatives where humanitarian cooperation is expressed not only in words, but also in concrete assistance to those who need it.

The project is implemented in cooperation with the Public Council under Rossotrudnichestvo, with the support of ANO Center for International Interaction and Cooperation and the Department for Humanitarian Affairs at the Belarus President Property Management Directorate.

😊 You can read the full material on the website

🕊 New Horizons for Humanitarian Cooperation

On May 21, during the official presentation of the International Humanitarian Corps a cooperation agreement was signed between the International Humanitarian Corps and the Center for International Interaction and Cooperation, whose Board of Founders is chaired by Areg Agasaryan.

The agreement is aimed at developing fair and partnership-based cooperation in the humanitarian and cultural spheres, as well as at implementing joint projects in Russia and abroad.

🌏 For the Center for International Interaction and Cooperation, this is another step toward expanding international humanitarian dialogue and strengthening partnerships with organizations working in the fields of public diplomacy, culture, and international cooperation.

✔️International Electoral Expertise Discussed at the All-Russian Electoral Expert Forum 2026

🌏 Areg Agasaryan, Head of the Center for International Interaction and Cooperation and Deputy Chairman of the Public Council under Rossotrudnichestvo, took part in the discussion “International Expertise of Electoral Campaigns: From Observation Missions to the Rating of Electoral Systems” at the All-Russian Electoral Expert Forum 2026.

The discussion focused on how international election observation is changing, why traditional approaches are increasingly losing trust, and why the world needs new independent formats of electoral expertise.

A separate focus was placed on the International Association of Political and Electoral Expertise, established in April as a platform for experts from different countries who support equal dialogue, respect for sovereignty, and a rejection of any monopoly on the assessment of elections.

Most existing international organizations in the field of electoral expertise are politically or financially biased and promote an exclusively Western agenda. It was precisely in response to this that the first independent International Association of Political and Electoral Expertise was established. Its key distinction is genuine independence: the organization receives no external funding, and its work is built on grassroots initiative. The Association brings together 80 experts from 52 countries, representing all macro-regions of the world.

🌎 He emphasized that the idea of creating the Association came from the international expert community itself. According to Areg Agasaryan, experts from dozens of countries had been speaking for several years about the need for an alternative to biased Western structures, and Russia supported this request.
The Association already plans to take part in election observation in Peru, Colombia, Ethiopia, Brazil and Russia.

The discussion also featured Alexey Martynov, Associate Professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Lukushin, Research Fellow at the Center for Political Studies of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Petros Woldegiorgis Woldesenbet, Chair of the Federal Committee of the Prosperity Party of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Sebastián López Calendino, Director of the Center for Electoral and Political-Institutional Studies at the National University of La Plata.

📷 The press tour for bloggers and journalists covering relocation to Russia was held in the Sverdlovsk Region

Our colleagues from Rossotrudnichestvo organized the press tour in the Sverdlovsk Region for journalists and bloggers who cover relocation to Russia.

🌎 Over the course of three days, participants explored different sides of the region: they visited universities, industrial enterprises, schools, hospitals, historical and cultural sites, and met with representatives of local authorities.

The combined audience of the participants exceeds 1.8 million people. Journalists from Sputnik, RT, and SPAS TV channel also joined the tour.

🌏 The trip was organized with the support of the Center for International Interaction and Cooperation.

📖 Learn more here: https://rs.gov.ru/news/sverdlovskaya-oblast-otkryvaet-dveri-blogery-i-zhurnalisty-uvidyat-rossiyu-iznutri/

😘 The International Forum Is Here! Launching the 3rd Session of the “Integration League”

🌏 Our friends from the Academy of Youth Diplomacy are launching the 3rd session of the student educational forum “League Forum” — “Integration League”! 🌍✨

📅 Dates: August 18–22, 2026

The forum will bring together international students studying at Russian universities, as well as representatives of foreign universities actively developing student communities and international cooperation.

The theme of this session — “Integration League” — is dedicated to overcoming barriers, bringing cultures closer together, and creating new opportunities for communication, education, and collaboration.

💫 How to participate?
• Applications are open until June 18, 2026
• Participants must be students aged 16 to 28 studying at universities in Russia or abroad
• Choose the “Integration League” session and submit your application online

🔗 For Russian students: https://liga-forum.ru/
🔗 For international students: https://ligaforum.tilda.ws/

Let’s make this summer truly inspiring, international, and full of new discoveries together!

💙 VKontakte: https://vk.com/liga_forum

💙 Our friends at NPO Eurasia have opened applications for the International Eurasia Award 2026!

This award is for those who create meaningful cultural, public, educational, youth and social initiatives — and want their projects to be recognized internationally. 🔥

The International Eurasia Award brings together leaders, teams, NGOs, public organizations, cultural and educational projects, young activists, and everyone working with youth, developing social initiatives and creating a space for cooperation, friendship and a shared future.

💙 Participation in the Award opens up opportunities to:
— present your project on an international expert platform;
— receive recognition and professional assessment of your initiative;
— expand your network of partners and strengthen professional connections;
— find additional resources for the development, promotion and scaling of your project;
— become one of the 100 finalists and present your initiative in Moscow;
— take part in the final events with a fully covered trip;
— compete for victory in one of the nominations and receive a prize of 1,000,000 rubles.

🔵 Key details of the 2026 Award:
— 10 nominations;
— 40+ participating countries;
— total prize fund of 17,000,000 rubles.

🟠The Eurasia Award is not only a chance to win. It is an opportunity to be heard, to present your idea to a wider audience, to find like-minded people, partners and new opportunities for growth.

💙 You can submit up to 3 applications in different nominations.

Applications are open until August 30, 2026.

Official website of the Award: https://premiyaevrazia.su/

🔥 2 Weeks Left to Step Into New Opportunities

Dear friends, selection process for the second season of the "Horizons of Opportunities" Program is in full swing.

We are doing our best to reach every Russian university and tell international students about a Program that helps them understand Russia better, unlock their potential, find like-minded people and become part of a large international community.

‼️There are only 2 weeks left until the application deadline. So, if you have been putting off your registration, now is the time to apply.

Today, have held another presentation of the "Horizons of Opportunities" Program — this time at Far Eastern Federal University. We were glad to introduce the Program tracks, selection process and the opportunities awaiting future participants.

We would also like to remind you that the Program includes three tracks:

🔹 International School of Economics
Lectures on international business and economics for those who want to build their business in Russia or with Russia.

🔹 International School of Humanities
In-depth study of political science and international relations with leading experts, as well as internships for the best participants.

🔹 International School of Humanitarian Cooperation
Lectures on project management and introduction to key Russian foundations working in the fields of social and humanitarian projects and public diplomacy.

If you are an international student of a Russian university and want to become part of the Program, we look forward to receiving your application!

🔗 Apply here: https://horizonty.online/sign-up