Some trips do more than just show you new places — they change how you see the world. As part of the fellowship, our journalists visited the Chechen Republic, a region where deep-rooted traditions and a strong cultural identity meet a bold, forward-thinking spirit.
Here’s a glimpse of what they experienced:
🟡At the Russian University of Special Forces, fellows saw up close how discipline and focus are forged through tough, hands-on training.
🟡In Shali, they visited the "Pride of Muslims" Mosque — the spiritual heart of the region — and spoke with the mosque’s imam and Deputy Mufti of Chechnya about unity and tradition.
🟡During a meeting with the Minister of National Policy, Foreign Relations, Press and Information, the group explored Chechnya’s history, its current challenges, and how the republic is shaping its voice on the world stage.
🟡They even stepped into the spotlight themselves during a talk show on GTRK Grozny, sharing their impressions.
Chechnya surprised our journalists — with its warmth, its stories, and its people. What you see in photos only scratches the surface of the actual beauty of this place.
The InteRussia fellowship in journalism for MENA specialists is implemented with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation and World Youth Festival Directorate.
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