Inside the Laboratories That Reveal Ancient Secrets 🔷

How do archaeologists determine the age of a wooden artifact? What can ancient pollen reveal about a civilization that disappeared centuries ago?

Our archaeology fellows found the answers during a visit to the Institute of Archaeology, where they explored the laboratories that help researchers uncover the secrets of the past.

Among the highlights:

🔘 learning how dendrochronology uses tree rings to date archaeological finds and reconstruct historical events;
🔘 discovering how spectral analysis reveals the chemical composition of ancient artifacts;
🔘 visiting metallography and petrography laboratories, where scientists study metals, rocks, and minerals recovered during excavations;
🔘 getting acquainted with the archaeomagnetic method, which allows specialists to date archaeological features by tracking changes in the Earth's magnetic field.

For our fellows, this was a chance to see how archaeology today combines history, natural sciences, and cutting-edge technologies to bring the stories of past civilizations back to life.

The InteRussia Fellowship in Archaeology is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and the Institute of Oriental Studies with support from the Tavolga Foundation and the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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☕️What comes to mind when you think of Russia? The Kremlin? Snow? Ballet? 👀

For our fellows, the answer is often much more unexpected. Because InteRussia is not only about universities, research, and professional development — it's also about discovering the cultural symbols that Russians themselves grow up with.

One of them is Gzhel 💙
🔷A centuries-old tradition of hand-painted porcelain;
🔷Instantly recognizable blue-and-white patterns;
🔷One of Russia's most famous folk crafts, found in homes, museums, and souvenir collections around the world;
🔷An art form where every piece is painted by hand and no two works are exactly alike.

During their visit to the Gzhel Factory, our fellows went behind the scenes to see how a lump of clay becomes a piece of art and how master craftsmen keep this tradition alive in the 21st century.

✨ Because understanding a country is not only about learning its language or studying its history. Sometimes it starts with holding a porcelain cup, hearing the story behind a pattern, and realizing that culture lives in the smallest details.

And yes — if you join InteRussia, we'll introduce you to this side of Russia too.

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📕 Let’s take a peek into the diary of one of our archaeology fellows

Recently, they left the fast pace of Moscow and set off for the Smolensk region, where the Gnezdovo archaeological complex becomes their workplace.

Gnezdovo is one of the most important archaeological sites. For our interns, it offers a rare opportunity to learn excavation techniques, work alongside professional archaeologists, and contribute to ongoing research.

We’re sharing a glimpse of the experience through the eyes of young archaeologists in the field 🌟

The InteRussia Fellowship in Archaeology is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and the Institute of Oriental Studies with support from the Tavolga Foundation and the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Engineering in practice ⚙️

Innovation, learning and a chance to discover one of Russia's leading scientific hubs — that's what awaited the InterRussia engineering fellows in Novosibirsk. Over the past few days, they explored cutting-edge technologies, met industry experts and experienced the city's unique cultural side.

During their fellowship in Novosibirsk, InterRussia participants visited the ELTEX Company, where they learned how one of Russia's leading telecom equipment manufacturers develops and produces networking solutions.

The group also spent time at the Advanced Engineering School of Novosibirsk State University (NSU), discovering how research, education and industry come together to train the next generation of engineers.

Though, it wasn't all about lectures and technology. The participants also explored some of Novosibirsk's most iconic attractions, including the city's Planetarium and the famous Zoo — a great chance to unwind, get to know the city and spend time together outside the classroom.

A week full of new knowledge, inspiring conversations and unforgettable experiences! 🚀

The InteRussia Fellowship in Engineering is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation the Gorchakov Fund, Novosibirsk State University, the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Akadempark within the framework of the New Generation program of Rossotrudnichestvo and with the support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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