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The Gorchakov Fund's mission is to encourage public diplomacy development, to create favourable social and political environment abroad and to promote an unbiased image of Russia in the world.
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We discussed the Caucasus, made new connections, and saw the mountains!

«The Caucasus Dialogue — 2026» has concluded: three action-packed days in Pyatigorsk, where young researchers and leading experts discussed the present and future of the Caucasus region.

What did our participants accomplish during these days?

🟢Analyzed how the balance of power in the Caucasus is changing and the role of the global centers of power
🟢 Discussed transport routes, integration processes, and humanitarian cooperation
🟢 Tried their hand at diplomacy during a strategy game
🟢And of course, enjoyed the southern sunshine!

Thanks to the Mashuk Knowledge Center for their hospitality, and to all participants for their willingness to delve into even the most complex topics.

📸 Let’s look back on the highlights of the program!

➡️Learn more about the program results on our website.

#CaucasusDialogue #MashukKnowledgeCenter
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Applications are now open for a street culture award competition

Applications are now open for the 9th season of the International Street Culture and Sports Award Competition «KARDO»—the largest international project bringing together representatives of street culture and sports from over 140 countries.

The project aims to support talented participants, develop international cooperation, and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Who can participate?

🟠 Citizens of Russia and other countries;
🟠 Participants aged 14 and older;
🟠 Representatives of street culture and sports.

🏆 The best candidates of the online selection will receive an invitation to the international grand final, which will be held in Vladivostok on September 16–20.

Winners will receive cash prizes, grant support, expert mentorship, and other development opportunities. Participation is free.

How to participate?

1️⃣ Register on the competition website.
2️⃣ Choose one of 13 categories and submit your application.
3️⃣ Upload a video or your work by July 15th.

📎 Details are available on the organizer's website.

Show what you're made of!


#announcements

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The First Russia – Latin America Strategic Cooperation Forum CORAL 2026 has begun in São Paulo 🇧🇷

Today, the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo hosted the opening ceremony of the first international forum organized by the Russia–Latin America Integration and Cooperation Center (CICRAL). The event is supported by the Gorchakov Fund.
Over the next four days, participants from Russia and ten Latin American countries will discuss political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation. A key highlight of the Forum will be the presentation of a comprehensive study on the current state of Russia's partnership with 12 Latin American countries.


The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks by:

➡️ Mário Maurici de Lima Morais, Representative of the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo
➡️ Esteban Perié, President of CICRAL
➡️ Luiza Calvette Costa, Director General of CICRAL Brazil
➡️ Sergey Orlov, Deputy Executive Director of the Gorchakov Fund
➡️ Ilya Zakharov, Representative of Rossotrudnichestvo in São Paulo

Sergey Orlov also delivered a welcome address to the Forum participants — watch the first moments from the opening ceremony in our video!

#LatinAmerica #Brazil #grants

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Only one day left!

Tomorrow is your last chance to apply for the Asian Dialogue 2026 international educational and scientific program.

If you've been looking for an opportunity to discuss the future of international relations with leading experts, connect with young professionals from across Asia and beyond, and spend three inspiring days at one of India's leading think tanks — now is the time to apply.

📍 9–11 September

📌 Delhi, India

How to apply?
1️⃣ Register on the English version of the Gorchakov Fund’s website or log into an existing account.
2️⃣Go to ‘My Projects’, click ‘Create Application’, and select ‘The Asian Dialogue – 2026’.
3️⃣Fill in all sections of the application form.
4️⃣Upload an analytical essay on one of the topics listed below and a letter of motivation.
5️⃣Go to the ‘Apply’ section and click ‘Submit’.

And a kind reminder: the authors of the five best essays will receive reimbursement for round-trip travel expenses to the program venue.

➡️ Applications are open until July 15, 23:59 (Moscow time).

Read more about the terms of participation on our website.

#AsianDialogue #India

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Less than a week left until the application deadline for the IV OIC Youth Scientific Congress!

If you are still wondering whether to apply, we wanted to remind you of the opportunities this Congress opens for young researchers from around the world 🌍

📌 Swipe through the cards to discover the stories of our alumni and the impact the Congress had on their careers and research.

Maybe next year your story will be among them too

📌Application deadline: July 15, 23:59 (UTC+3)
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A New Stage in Russia–Latin America Cooperation 🌎

From July 13 to 16, São Paulo hosted the first Strategic Cooperation Forum between Russia and Latin America, CORAL 2026, a project of the CICRAL Center for Integration and Cooperation, carried out with the support of the Gorchakov Fund and the Embassy of Russia in Brazil.

The forum brought together representatives of government bodies, universities, think tanks, businesses, and public organizations from Russia and ten Latin American countries.

The discussion focused on:

➡️ the development of Russian–Latin American partnership in the context of a multipolar world;
➡️ economic, technological, and energy cooperation;
➡️ education, science, and public diplomacy;
➡️ humanitarian projects and youth engagement;
➡️ the role of the expert community in developing long-term cooperation.

As part of the forum, CICRAL experts presented a collective study entitled "Latin America and Russia: Strategic Cooperation". It offers an analysis of Russia's relations with the countries of the region and outlines prospects for further interaction.

We're confident this forum marks the beginning of many new initiatives and partnerships to come!

#grants

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