InteRussia Opens Theatre Fellowship for Actors from BRICS+ Countries 🎭

The InteRussia Fellowship Programme “Professional Training for Actors of Drama Theatre and Cinema” has officially opened in Moscow, bringing together 14 young actors from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, India, Egypt, Turkey, South Africa, Malaysia, China and Ethiopia.

The opening ceremony was held at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS and featured welcoming remarks by:

🔵 Marina Kiryushkina, Acting Rector of GITIS;

🔵 Lyana Dymova, Coordinator of Scientific Programmes at the Gorchakov Fund;

🔵 Konstantin Kolpakov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo;

🔵 Alexandra Burman, Director of the International Cooperation Department at TV BRICS.

Over the coming weeks, the fellows will take practical classes in acting technique, stage speech and movement, study Konstantin Stanislavsky’s system and Vsevolod Meyerhold’s biomechanics, meet Russian actors and cultural figures, and visit the Moscow Art Theatre, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Stanislavsky Museum and other key venues. The programme runs until 3 October 2026.

The InteRussia Fellowship in Theatre Arts is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, GITIS and TV BRICS International Media Network. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Exploring Russian theatre from within ⭕️

InteRussia fellows have started a series of visits to Russian theatres — and their first stop was the Gubernskaya Stage of the Gorky Moscow Academic Art Theatre.

The former Moscow Gubernsky Theatre is one of Moscow’s leading theatres, with its artistic focus centered on ordinary people, their lives, struggles, and emotions. In August 2026, it became part of the Gorky Moscow Academic Art Theatre as its Gubernskaya Stage, opening a new chapter in the theatre’s history.

During the visit, the fellows met Sergey Bezrukov, renowned Russian stage and screen actor and Artistic Director of the Gorky Moscow Academic Art Theatre, who held a master class for the international actors.

He spoke about:

⭕️ the key principles of the Stanislavski system and their relevance today;

⭕️ different approaches to working on a role;

⭕️ acting techniques and how they can be applied in practice.

The fellows also went on a guided tour behind the scenes, discovering the theatre’s spaces and learning more about its everyday life beyond the stage. The visit concluded with The Marriage of Figaro, featuring Sergey Bezrukov.

The InteRussia Fellowship in Theatre Arts is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, GITIS and TV BRICS International Media Network. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Happy Knowledge Day! 🍂📚

On this special day, when schools and universities welcome students back to classrooms, we celebrate the power of learning and the endless opportunities it brings. Education lies at the heart of everything InteRussia does.

We are proud to contribute to the education and professional growth of our fellows, supporting them as they deepen their expertise.

May this new academic year inspire curiosity, ideas, and discoveries. To all our fellows, partners, and friends — wishing you a year filled with knowledge, collaboration, and success! ✨

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InteRussia STEM Fellowship Opens at Skoltech 💡

On September 1, Skoltech hosted the opening ceremony of a fellowship for international specialists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The program brings together participants from 13 countries.

At the opening ceremony, the participants were welcomed by:
🔵Viktor Vekselberg, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Skoltech;
🔵Yulia Gorbunova, Skoltech President, RAS Academician;
🔵Lyana Dymova, Coordinator of Scientific Programs at the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund;
🔵Denis Stolyarov, Dean of Students, Skoltech;
🔵Anna Salnikova, Head of the Youth Engagement Department at the Public Diplomacy Directorate of Rossotrudnichestvo.

The participants also met the instructors and invited experts who will support them throughout the program, attended their first lectures, took part in a team-building session, and joined a guided tour introducing them to the Skoltech campus and its facilities.

Over the course of the month, the fellows will go through the full innovation cycle — from identifying an idea and understanding the needs of end users to developing and testing a final solution. Working in interdisciplinary teams with the support of instructors and experts will give them hands-on experience in implementing complex projects while strengthening their innovation mindset and teamwork skills ⭐️

The InteRussia fellowship program for foreign specialists in STEM is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology. The program is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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