Russia’s Role in International Educational Mobility

On July 8, the Moscow venue of the Valdai Club will host a discussion entitled “Russia’s Role in International Educational Mobility”. What are the main tools available to achieve this objective? How can Russian universities maintain their appeal to international applicants amid the geopolitical fragmentation of the world? How can engagement with Russian university alumni communities in other countries be strengthened? Speakers: Alla Shelyapina, Executive Secretary of the Expert Council of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization (ANO) Center for the Promotion of Voluntary Resettlement “The Way Home”; Anastasia Makarenko, Head of International Programs at the Eurasian Studies Institute, MGIMO University Michael Philaniotis, President of the Cyprus-Russia Friendship Society (Republic of Cyprus); Pavel Shevtsov, Rossotrudnichestvo, Deputy Head of the Agency; Yulia Prokhorova, Director, Centre for International Cooperation, Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, HSE. Moderator: Oleg Barabanov, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club.