⚡️Join Us: Industrial-Educational Partnership Seminar with African Countries!
🗓️Today, November 26, 2025 | 11:00 SA time | Online
The Rosatom State Corporation, in partnership with leading Russian universities and industry players, invites you to a crucial seminar on building robust Industrial-Educational Partnerships (IEP) with African nations.
👉Discover how Russian higher education and industry are collaborating to build nuclear capacity and train future specialists across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers & Institutions:
- Rosatom State Corporation
- University of South Africa
- National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
- Tomsk Polytechnic University
- Sevastopol State University
- RUDN University
▪️Topics include:
- The Concept of Industrial-Educational Partnership
- MEPhI's role in training African specialists
- TPU's experience in nuclear capacity building
- MPEI's global talent cultivation
- Sevastopol SU's partnership models in Africa
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#StudyInRussia #EducationInRussia
🗓️Today, November 26, 2025 | 11:00 SA time | Online
The Rosatom State Corporation, in partnership with leading Russian universities and industry players, invites you to a crucial seminar on building robust Industrial-Educational Partnerships (IEP) with African nations.
👉Discover how Russian higher education and industry are collaborating to build nuclear capacity and train future specialists across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers & Institutions:
- Rosatom State Corporation
- University of South Africa
- National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
- Tomsk Polytechnic University
- Sevastopol State University
- RUDN University
▪️Topics include:
- The Concept of Industrial-Educational Partnership
- MEPhI's role in training African specialists
- TPU's experience in nuclear capacity building
- MPEI's global talent cultivation
- Sevastopol SU's partnership models in Africa
🔗JOIN THE WEBINAR
#StudyInRussia #EducationInRussia
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#RussiaInAntarctica
🗓 One of the main goals of the #AntarcticTreaty of 1959 is to ensure the freedom of scientific research and broad international cooperation on the continent. In addition, the Madrid Protocol provides for the protection of the unique natural environment in the interest of all humankind, preserving Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science. Under the 1991 Protocol, all activities related to mineral resources, except for scientific research, are prohibited in the region.
Russia demonstrates an interest in scientific projects in various disciplines. Particular attention is given to the study of climatic processes: paleoclimate and the role of Antarctica in global climate change. Glaciological research is of great importance, especially studies of the Antarctic ice sheet and Lake Vostok beneath the ice.
Among the main areas of scientific work in Antarctica are geological and geophysical studies of the continent and the seabed, particularly through seismic and magnetic surveying. At the same time, the Russian Antarctic Expedition does not conduct resource exploration and does not carry out seabed drilling.
During recent ATCM (Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings), the issue of compliance with Article 7 of the 1991 Protocol has been at the center of the Parties’ attention. The Russian Federation actively promoted the adoption of Resolution 3 (2023), “Reaffirming the commitment to the prohibition of Antarctic mineral resource activities other than scientific research.” This document notes that the Protocol contains no expiration date and therefore does not cease to be in force in 2048. It also states that the prohibition of all types of mineral resource activities, except for scientific research, has had a positive impact on the Antarctic environment.
The scientific research conducted is important, among other things, for identifying areas of natural hazards (for example, zones of seismic activity) and for mapping the terrain. The relevance of such tasks is confirmed by Resolution 7 (2021), “Earthquake Emergency Management System,” and Resolution 6 (2019), “Hydrographic Surveying of Antarctic Waters,” respectively. For these purposes, hydrographic and bathymetric data are collected.
Russia regularly informs the international community about its achievements and provides valuable information in international forums. For example, the results of hydrographic research by the Russian vessel Admiral Vladimirskiy in Antarctica, particularly in the Bellingshausen Sea, have been submitted for use in the international project to create a General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO), carried out under the auspices of the International Hydrographic Organization and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.
Russia proceeds from the premise that achieving the goals of the Antarctic Treaty is possible only through the joint efforts of its Parties and through effective responses to contemporary trends. Our country will continue to carry out activities and participate in the governance of Antarctica on the basis of strict compliance with the existing international legal regime.
🗓 One of the main goals of the #AntarcticTreaty of 1959 is to ensure the freedom of scientific research and broad international cooperation on the continent. In addition, the Madrid Protocol provides for the protection of the unique natural environment in the interest of all humankind, preserving Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science. Under the 1991 Protocol, all activities related to mineral resources, except for scientific research, are prohibited in the region.
Russia demonstrates an interest in scientific projects in various disciplines. Particular attention is given to the study of climatic processes: paleoclimate and the role of Antarctica in global climate change. Glaciological research is of great importance, especially studies of the Antarctic ice sheet and Lake Vostok beneath the ice.
Among the main areas of scientific work in Antarctica are geological and geophysical studies of the continent and the seabed, particularly through seismic and magnetic surveying. At the same time, the Russian Antarctic Expedition does not conduct resource exploration and does not carry out seabed drilling.
During recent ATCM (Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings), the issue of compliance with Article 7 of the 1991 Protocol has been at the center of the Parties’ attention. The Russian Federation actively promoted the adoption of Resolution 3 (2023), “Reaffirming the commitment to the prohibition of Antarctic mineral resource activities other than scientific research.” This document notes that the Protocol contains no expiration date and therefore does not cease to be in force in 2048. It also states that the prohibition of all types of mineral resource activities, except for scientific research, has had a positive impact on the Antarctic environment.
The scientific research conducted is important, among other things, for identifying areas of natural hazards (for example, zones of seismic activity) and for mapping the terrain. The relevance of such tasks is confirmed by Resolution 7 (2021), “Earthquake Emergency Management System,” and Resolution 6 (2019), “Hydrographic Surveying of Antarctic Waters,” respectively. For these purposes, hydrographic and bathymetric data are collected.
Russia regularly informs the international community about its achievements and provides valuable information in international forums. For example, the results of hydrographic research by the Russian vessel Admiral Vladimirskiy in Antarctica, particularly in the Bellingshausen Sea, have been submitted for use in the international project to create a General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO), carried out under the auspices of the International Hydrographic Organization and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.
Russia proceeds from the premise that achieving the goals of the Antarctic Treaty is possible only through the joint efforts of its Parties and through effective responses to contemporary trends. Our country will continue to carry out activities and participate in the governance of Antarctica on the basis of strict compliance with the existing international legal regime.
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🎙 Из выступления С.В.Лукаш, заместителя начальника Экспертного управления Президента РФ, шерпы в «Группе двадцати» на пресс-конференции по итогам Саммита #G20:
• Политизация и решение несвойственных вопросов мешает эффективной работе G20. Надо признать, что за прошедшие почти 20 лет формат бюрократизировался, оброс несвойственными задачами и разными рабочими органами. «Двадцатка» сегодня занимается не только финансовой повесткой и даже не только социальным развитием, а какими-то совершенно сторонними вопросами от культуры до взаимодействия в космической сфере.
• Сам факт согласования декларации консенсусом и достаточно сильными решениями, устраивающими и развитые, и развивающиеся страны, показывает, что саммит всё-таки был успешным вне зависимости от отсутствия Соединенных Штатов. Безусловно, все партнеры хотели бы, чтобы США были, находились и в зале переговоров, и на саммите. Все рассматривают взаимодействие с США как необходимый элемент «Группы двадцати».
• Демарш, который фактически устроили главы западных делегаций, покинув саммит в середине заседаний и переместившись, видимо, на обсуждение мирного плана [по Украине], конечно, был замечен, и прежде всего замечен нашими партнёрами, странами Глобального Юга, председателем в «двадцатке» этого года — ЮАР.
☝️ Такие вещи не забываются, если не сказать, что не прощаются.
• Политизация и решение несвойственных вопросов мешает эффективной работе G20. Надо признать, что за прошедшие почти 20 лет формат бюрократизировался, оброс несвойственными задачами и разными рабочими органами. «Двадцатка» сегодня занимается не только финансовой повесткой и даже не только социальным развитием, а какими-то совершенно сторонними вопросами от культуры до взаимодействия в космической сфере.
• Сам факт согласования декларации консенсусом и достаточно сильными решениями, устраивающими и развитые, и развивающиеся страны, показывает, что саммит всё-таки был успешным вне зависимости от отсутствия Соединенных Штатов. Безусловно, все партнеры хотели бы, чтобы США были, находились и в зале переговоров, и на саммите. Все рассматривают взаимодействие с США как необходимый элемент «Группы двадцати».
• Демарш, который фактически устроили главы западных делегаций, покинув саммит в середине заседаний и переместившись, видимо, на обсуждение мирного плана [по Украине], конечно, был замечен, и прежде всего замечен нашими партнёрами, странами Глобального Юга, председателем в «двадцатке» этого года — ЮАР.
☝️ Такие вещи не забываются, если не сказать, что не прощаются.
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🎙 From the remarks by Svetlana Lukash, Deputy Head of the Presidential Experts Directorate of the Russian Federation and Russia’s #G20 Sherpa, at the press conference on the results of G20 Leaders Summit:
• The politicization of the agenda and the attempt to address issues not inherent to the G20 hinder its effective work. It must be acknowledged that over the past nearly 20 years, the format has become increasingly bureaucratic, overloaded with tasks that do not belong there and with various working bodies. Today, the G20 deals not only with financial matters and not even solely with social development, but with completely unrelated issues — ranging from culture to cooperation in outer space.
• The very fact that the declaration was adopted by consensus and contains strong decisions acceptable to both developed and developing countries shows that the Summit was successful despite the absence of the United States. Undoubtedly, all partners would prefer the United States to be present — both in the negotiating room and at the summit itself. Everyone views engagement with the U.S. as a necessary element of the G20.
• The demarche carried out by the heads of Western delegations — who left the summit midway through the sessions and apparently moved on to discuss a “peace plan” [on Ukraine] — was, of course, noticed, and first and foremost by our partners: the countries of the Global South and this year’s G20 Chair, South Africa.
☝️ Such things are not forgotten — if not to say, not forgiven.
#G20SouthAfrica
• The politicization of the agenda and the attempt to address issues not inherent to the G20 hinder its effective work. It must be acknowledged that over the past nearly 20 years, the format has become increasingly bureaucratic, overloaded with tasks that do not belong there and with various working bodies. Today, the G20 deals not only with financial matters and not even solely with social development, but with completely unrelated issues — ranging from culture to cooperation in outer space.
• The very fact that the declaration was adopted by consensus and contains strong decisions acceptable to both developed and developing countries shows that the Summit was successful despite the absence of the United States. Undoubtedly, all partners would prefer the United States to be present — both in the negotiating room and at the summit itself. Everyone views engagement with the U.S. as a necessary element of the G20.
• The demarche carried out by the heads of Western delegations — who left the summit midway through the sessions and apparently moved on to discuss a “peace plan” [on Ukraine] — was, of course, noticed, and first and foremost by our partners: the countries of the Global South and this year’s G20 Chair, South Africa.
☝️ Such things are not forgotten — if not to say, not forgiven.
#G20SouthAfrica
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🗓 On 25 November 2025, the parish center of the Cathedral of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Midrand hosted the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Vladimir #Tretchikoff, a South African artist of Russian origin.
Video address by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Pankin opened the exhibition. Guests were welcomed by the Russian Ambassador to South Africa, Roman Ambarov and the artist’s granddaughter, Natasha Swift (via prerecorded video message). The curator of the exhibition — Senior Research Fellow of the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Boris Gorelik — led a guided tour for attendees.
Among those present at the opening were representatives of the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation, the South African Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, members of the creative community, and Russian compatriots.
⭐️ The event became the concluding highlight of Russia’s contribution to South Africa’s #G20 Presidency.
🎙 From Ambassador Roman Ambarov’s welcome address:
Video address by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Pankin opened the exhibition. Guests were welcomed by the Russian Ambassador to South Africa, Roman Ambarov and the artist’s granddaughter, Natasha Swift (via prerecorded video message). The curator of the exhibition — Senior Research Fellow of the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Boris Gorelik — led a guided tour for attendees.
Among those present at the opening were representatives of the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation, the South African Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, members of the creative community, and Russian compatriots.
⭐️ The event became the concluding highlight of Russia’s contribution to South Africa’s #G20 Presidency.
🎙 From Ambassador Roman Ambarov’s welcome address:
"On November 25, the G20 Summit concluded here in Johannesburg — a summit at which South Africa brought together not only member states, but also a remarkable number of invited countries representing the broader global community. <...>
Tretchikoff, in his own way, united people just as effectively as any diplomatic forum. He saw beauty in diverse cultures; he understood the dignity and richness of communities from every background. He created art for all groups of society, including those whose voices were often overlooked.
And although in Russia he remains less well known than here in South Africa, we still recognise in him something profoundly Russian. In our culture, we have long been accustomed to understanding one another despite origins, histories, or languages. Tretchikoff carried that same instinct — to connect, to include, to reveal the shared humanity behind every face."
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🗓 25 ноября 2025 года в приходском центре Кафедрального собора прп. Сергия Радонежского в Мидранде состоялось открытие выставки, посвященной жизненному пути и творчеству Владимира Третчикова, южноафриканского художника российского происхождения.
Выставка была организована МИД России совместно с Институтом Африки РАН.
Гостей приветствовал посол России в ЮАР Р.Е.Амбаров, видеообращения направили заместитель министра иностранных дел А.А.Панкин и внучка художника Н.Свифт. Куратор выставки – старший научный сотрудник Института Африки РАН Б.М.Горелик – провёл для посетителей мероприятия экскурсию.
Среди посетивших открытие экспозиции были представители МИД ЮАР, Министерства спорта, искусства и культуры ЮАР, творческой элиты, российские соотечественники. Мероприятие стало завершающим аккордом российского вклада в южноафриканское председательство в «Группы двадцати».
🎙Из приветственного слова Р.Е.Амбарова:
Выставка была организована МИД России совместно с Институтом Африки РАН.
Гостей приветствовал посол России в ЮАР Р.Е.Амбаров, видеообращения направили заместитель министра иностранных дел А.А.Панкин и внучка художника Н.Свифт. Куратор выставки – старший научный сотрудник Института Африки РАН Б.М.Горелик – провёл для посетителей мероприятия экскурсию.
Среди посетивших открытие экспозиции были представители МИД ЮАР, Министерства спорта, искусства и культуры ЮАР, творческой элиты, российские соотечественники. Мероприятие стало завершающим аккордом российского вклада в южноафриканское председательство в «Группы двадцати».
🎙Из приветственного слова Р.Е.Амбарова:
«Третчиков по-своему объединял людей. Он видел красоту в разных культурах и создавал искусство для всех слоёв общества.
И хотя в России его знают меньше, чем в ЮАР, мы всё же видим в нём много русского. В нашей культуре мы давно привыкли понимать друг друга — независимо от происхождения, истории или языка.»
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📹 Excerpts from video address by Alexander Pankin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, at the opening ceremony of an exhibition commemorating the artistic legacy of Vladimir Tretchikoff (November 25, 2025):
• As strategic partners, Russia and South Africa share unwavering commitment to a polycentric world order where the voice of the Global South needs to be amplified. In the challenging times of apartheid, Vladimir #Tretchikoff walked the exact same path. A passionate defender of the ideals of civilizational diversity and solidarity, he remains an outstanding representative of our shared cultural legacy. Tretchikoff was widely acclaimed as a “people’s artist” for his portraits of individuals belonging to different races and his unique manner of putting on canvas striking moments of African and Asian lifestyle.
• It is symbolic that this exhibition celebrating Russian-South African friendship is taking place against the backdrop of the 65th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Decolonization which was adopted at the initiative of the Soviet Union. My country has proved to be an uncompromising fighter against racial segregation and the exploitation of the Global Majority by Western powers.
• The high humanistic principles that our compatriot was guided by in his creativity resonate with the African philosophy of Ubuntu which provides conceptual framework for South Africa’s #G20 Presidency. The first-ever leadership of an African country in the G20 signifies Africa’s rebirth as a strong center of power in the multipolar world.
• We are proud to be contributing to the success of South Africa-led G20 summit. Beyond any doubt, together with our partners we will be able to boost true multilateralism to uphold a more equitable and democratic global governance.
#G20SouthAfrica
• As strategic partners, Russia and South Africa share unwavering commitment to a polycentric world order where the voice of the Global South needs to be amplified. In the challenging times of apartheid, Vladimir #Tretchikoff walked the exact same path. A passionate defender of the ideals of civilizational diversity and solidarity, he remains an outstanding representative of our shared cultural legacy. Tretchikoff was widely acclaimed as a “people’s artist” for his portraits of individuals belonging to different races and his unique manner of putting on canvas striking moments of African and Asian lifestyle.
• It is symbolic that this exhibition celebrating Russian-South African friendship is taking place against the backdrop of the 65th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Decolonization which was adopted at the initiative of the Soviet Union. My country has proved to be an uncompromising fighter against racial segregation and the exploitation of the Global Majority by Western powers.
• The high humanistic principles that our compatriot was guided by in his creativity resonate with the African philosophy of Ubuntu which provides conceptual framework for South Africa’s #G20 Presidency. The first-ever leadership of an African country in the G20 signifies Africa’s rebirth as a strong center of power in the multipolar world.
• We are proud to be contributing to the success of South Africa-led G20 summit. Beyond any doubt, together with our partners we will be able to boost true multilateralism to uphold a more equitable and democratic global governance.
#G20SouthAfrica
🌍 Irina Abramova, Director of the Institute of Africa, Russian Academy of Sciences, participated in a press conference as part of the TASS – Africa: Path of Friendship 2025 press tour.
In Moscow, the event brought together dozens of journalists from African news agencies, giving them the chance to ask Russian experts and government representatives questions directly.
In her speech, Irina Abramova highlighted that the perception of Russia in African media often diverges from the real situation. “The image of Russia seen by African audiences, shaped by the media, often differs significantly from reality,” she said.
Irina Abramova cited a meeting with a parliamentarian from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who, visiting Russia for the first time, was surprised by the gap between the stereotypes he had heard and the reality he witnessed. She emphasized that firsthand information is crucial for mutual understanding and effective cooperation.
Abramova also noted that African countries remember the USSR’s role in dismantling the colonial system, but that new forms of colonialism, including informational, continue to exist. Strengthening sovereignty remains especially important for African states in this environment.
Based on the Russian Institute for African Studies material
#RussiaAfrica
In Moscow, the event brought together dozens of journalists from African news agencies, giving them the chance to ask Russian experts and government representatives questions directly.
In her speech, Irina Abramova highlighted that the perception of Russia in African media often diverges from the real situation. “The image of Russia seen by African audiences, shaped by the media, often differs significantly from reality,” she said.
Irina Abramova cited a meeting with a parliamentarian from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who, visiting Russia for the first time, was surprised by the gap between the stereotypes he had heard and the reality he witnessed. She emphasized that firsthand information is crucial for mutual understanding and effective cooperation.
“Information today is a powerful productive force capable of shaping objective reality. In this context, the role of journalists is vital, because how a fact is presented can determine whether Russian-African relations are built on truth or falsehood,” she said.
Abramova also noted that African countries remember the USSR’s role in dismantling the colonial system, but that new forms of colonialism, including informational, continue to exist. Strengthening sovereignty remains especially important for African states in this environment.
Based on the Russian Institute for African Studies material
#RussiaAfrica
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