Anatoly Torkunov

Rector of MGIMO-University
Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Member of the Board of the Russian Foreign Ministry

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MGIMO Hosts Congress of French Teachers

8 October 2018

MGIMO Hosts Congress of French Teachers

October 8th, the Congress of French Teachers «Assises Universitaires du Francais Edition 2018» started its work at MGIMO. The event was organized by the French Embassy, the French Institute in Moscow and the Campus France agency and is supported this year by the Trianon Dialogue Civil Society Forum. The 2018 Congress is devoted to the ways of teaching French to beginners and gathered 250 teachers from 50 Russian cities.

Anatoly Torkunov Mentors «Leaders of Russia» Finalists

4 October 2018

Anatoly Torkunov Mentors «Leaders of Russia» Finalists

October 4th, MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov met with the winners and finalists of the All-Russian management competition «Leaders of Russia».

MGIMO and Trianon Dialogue at Russian Energy Week

3 October 2018

MGIMO and Trianon Dialogue at Russian Energy Week

October 3rd, Russian Energy Week started at Moscow’s central exhibition hall «Manege». Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke during the plenary session.

MGIMO Freshman Day 2018

29 September 2018

MGIMO Freshman Day 2018

September 29th, MGIMO Welcome Day for newly matriculated students was celebrated at the Stadium of the University. Over 1000 freshmen from the MGIMO and Odintsovo campuses gathered to participate in this once in a lifetime event.

MGIMO Rector and Bulgarian Ambassador Discuss Cooperation in Education

28 September 2018

MGIMO Rector and Bulgarian Ambassador Discuss Cooperation in Education

September 28th, MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov welcomed to the University the recently appointed Ambassador of Bulgaria to Russia, Atanas Krastin (MGIMO Graduate 1986).

Head of Moscow German Academic Exchange Service at MGIMO

28 September 2018

Head of Moscow German Academic Exchange Service at MGIMO

September 28th, MGIMO’s Vice-Rector for Graduate and International Programs Andrey Baykov had a meeting with the Head of the Moscow Regional Office of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Andreas Hoechen, to discuss cooperation in education.

Anatoly Torkunov Speaks to MGIMO Freshmen

28 September 2018

Anatoly Torkunov Speaks to MGIMO Freshmen

September 28th, MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov gave a talk to first year students of the School of International Relations.

MGIMO at Russia-Azerbaijan Interregional Forum

27 September 2018

MGIMO at Russia-Azerbaijan Interregional Forum

September 27th, the ninth Russia-Azerbaijan Interregional Forum unfolded in Baku. The participants of the plenary session were greeted by the Presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan, Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev.

MGIMO Welcomes Ambassador of Slovakia

25 September 2018

MGIMO Welcomes Ambassador of Slovakia

September 25th, MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov received the Slovak Ambassador to Russia Peter Priputen.

MGIMO Welcomes Moldovan Ambassador Andrei Neguta

6 September 2018

MGIMO Welcomes Moldovan Ambassador Andrei Neguta

September 6th, MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov had a meeting with the Ambassador of Moldova to Russia Andrei Neguta, which was attended by the University’s Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Victor Kirillov and the Vice-Rector for Graduate and International Programs Andrey Baykov.

MGIMO and VTB Become Strategic Partners

4 September 2018

MGIMO and VTB Become Strategic Partners

September 3rd, the President and Chairman of the Management Board of VTB Bank, also a member of MGIMO’s Board of Trustees Andrey Kostin and MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov signed an agreement to establish a strategic partnership between the two institutions. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attended the signing of the document.

Sergey Lavrov Addresses MGIMO Freshmen

4 September 2018

Sergey Lavrov Addresses MGIMO Freshmen

The beginning of this academic year at MGIMO was marked by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s traditional visit to the University. The head of the Foreign Ministry welcomed the newly enrolled students and gave a talk describing the current situation on the international arena.

Start of New Academic Year at MGIMO Odintsovo

3 September 2018

Start of New Academic Year at MGIMO Odintsovo

September 1st, the students, faculty members and management of the University celebrated the opening of a new academic year at MGIMO’s Odintsovo campus.

Graduation Ceremony of English-language BA Program Students

22 June 2018

Graduation Ceremony of English-language BA Program Students

June 22nd, MGIMO’s School of Government and International Affairs celebrated the graduation of its second cohort of students. MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov congratulated the students on this special day and handed them their diplomas.

Greek Foreign Minister Becomes MGIMO Honorary Doctor

13 June 2018

Greek Foreign Minister Becomes MGIMO Honorary Doctor

June 13th, during a solemn ceremony, the Foreign Minister of Greece, Nikos Kotzias was awarded the diploma of Honorary Doctor of MGIMO. The guest had a meeting with the management of the University and gave a talk to students and faculty members.

Ambassador of Bulgaria Boyko Kotzev Awarded MGIMO Medal

5 June 2018

Ambassador of Bulgaria Boyko Kotzev Awarded MGIMO Medal

June 5th, MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov had a meeting with the Bulgarian Ambassador to Russia Boyko Kotzev and decorated him with the University’s Medal «For Merit» in recognition of his efforts to develop MGIMO.

MGIMO Rector Receives Ambassador of Laos

5 June 2018

MGIMO Rector Receives Ambassador of Laos

June 5th, the Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Siviengphet Phetvorasack came to MGIMO for a meeting with the University’s Rector, Anatoly Torkunov.

Delegation of Hungarian National University of Public Service at MGIMO

31 May 2018

Delegation of Hungarian National University of Public Service at MGIMO

May 31st, MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov had a meeting with representatives of the National University of Public Service of Hungary.

MGIMO Welcomes Delegation from Nuclear Threat Initiative

30 May 2018

MGIMO Welcomes Delegation from Nuclear Threat Initiative

May 30th, a delegation from the Nuclear Threat Initiative, a leading American expert center on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and nuclear power, led by its Co-Chair and Chief Executive Advisor, Ernest Moniz, came to MGIMO University.

SPIEF 2018: MGIMO at International Youth Economic Forum

26 May 2018

SPIEF 2018: MGIMO at International Youth Economic Forum

May 26th, in the framework of the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, a session on the importance of global responsibility amongst young people was held. MGIMO acted as the organizer of this event and it was moderated by the co-chairmen of the Trianon Dialogue, MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov and Ambassador Pierre Morel.

SPIEF 2018- Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron Meet with Trianon Dialogue Participants

26 May 2018

SPIEF 2018- Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron Meet with Trianon Dialogue Participants

May 24th-26th, within the framework of French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to Russia, a number of events related the Trianon Dialogue unfolded.