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 Anniversary Celebrations at Alexandrinsky Theater in St. Petersburg

30 November 2019

MGIMO Anniversary Celebrations at Alexandrinsky Theater in St. Petersburg

November 29th-30th, graduates and friends of MGIMO met up in St. Petersburg for the «MGIMO-on-Neva» meeting. A special edition of the play «Optimistic Tragedy. Farewell Ball», the winner of the «Golden Mask» theatrical award this year, was organized for the University at the famous Alexandrinsky theatre. The event was set up in the framework of the University’s 75th anniversary celebrations at the initiative of the Managing Director of the Alexandrinsky theatre and MGIMO graduate (International journalism) R. Dosmukhamedov, and sponsored by the General Director of the company «Northern Capital Highway» also an MGIMO graduate (International Economic Relations) A. Bnatov.

Trianon Week in France

16 November 2019

Trianon Week in France

November 11th-16th, the “Trianon Days”, a number of events organized in the framework of the Russian-French civil society forum the Trianon dialogue, were held in Paris.

“Trianon Days” in Paris

14 November 2019

“Trianon Days” in Paris

November 11th-14th, the “Trianon Days”, a number of events organized in the framework of the Russian-French civil society forum the Trianon dialogue, were held in Paris.

MGIMO Rector Meets with Ambassador of Turkmenistan

8 November 2019

MGIMO Rector Meets with Ambassador of Turkmenistan

November 8th, MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov welcomed to the University the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Russia Batir Niyazliev.

Speaker of Slovak National Council Andrej Danko Becomes MGIMO Honorary Doctor

7 November 2019

Speaker of Slovak National Council Andrej Danko Becomes MGIMO Honorary Doctor

November 7th, a solemn ceremony unfolded during which the Chairman of the Slovak National Council Andrej Danko received the diploma of Honorary Doctor of MGIMO. The guest of honour at the event was the Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin. The ceremony took place in the framework of an international conference devoted to the 75th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising.

Delegation from Princeton University Comes to MGIMO

31 October 2019

Delegation from Princeton University Comes to MGIMO

October 29th–31st, MGIMO welcomed a delegation of lecturers, graduate and PhD students of Princeton University (USA).

Russian Association of Leading Universities and Trianon Dialogue at RISA Convention

22 October 2019

Russian Association of Leading Universities and Trianon Dialogue at RISA Convention

On October 22d MGIMO hosted a conference entitled «Academic Diplomacy. The place and the role of the leading Russian universities» organised by the Russian Association of Leading Universities and French-Russian Trianon Dialogue. The event happened within the framework of the 12th RISA Convention.

MGIMO Hosts RISA Convention

21 October 2019

MGIMO Hosts RISA Convention

On October 21st the Russian International Studies Association (RISA) Convention started at MGIMO. The event is a unique platform that has gathered this year more than 1,500 Russian and foreign experts and scholars during over 70 sessions devoted to various issues of international relations.

ASEAN–Russia Forum on Education Starts at MGIMO

21 October 2019

ASEAN–Russia Forum on Education Starts at MGIMO

On October 21st the ASEAN–Russia Forum on Education started at MGIMO. The Forum is being held within the framework of the 12th Russian International Studies Association (RISA) Convention with more than 60 ASEAN officials from the ministries and educational institutions taking part in the event.

MGIMO’s Strategic Press Conference in TASS

17 October 2019

MGIMO’s Strategic Press Conference in TASS

October 17, TASS Information Agency hosted a press conference on the new MGIMO Strategy. The event was attended by the University’s Rector Anatoly Torkunov, BCG partner Anton Stepanenko, and MGIMO’s Vice-Rector Artem Malgin. Moderating the discussion was Mikhail Gusman, TASS’ first Deputy Director General, as well as a member of MGIMO’s Boards of Trustees and Overseers.

MGIMO — 75!

14 October 2019

MGIMO — 75!

October 14th, the University has celebrated its 75th anniversary by kickstarting a series of festive events and initiatives.

Putin:

14 October 2019

Putin: "There are plans to establish a Russian — Saudi Institute in the field of energy cooperation on the basis of MGIMO»

October 14th, the inaugural meeting of The Russian-Saudi Economic Council was held in Riyadh as part of the state visit of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to Saudi Arabia. The meeting was chaired by Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

ASEAN Academic Days at MGMO

7 October 2019

ASEAN Academic Days at MGMO

October 7th, ASEAN Academic Days, a new open course, started at MGIMO. A unique project is designed and carried out by the ASEAN Centre.

Director of Rossotrudnichestvo Opens New Diplomatic Module Season

25 September 2019

Director of Rossotrudnichestvo Opens New Diplomatic Module Season

September 25th, the thirteenth session of the Diplomatic Module started at MGIMO, at the decision of the Russian Foreign Ministry, with a solemn ceremony. The event was kicked off by a guest of honour, the Director of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States Affairs, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo) Eleonora Mitrofanova.

Start of New Global Agrarian Markets Master’s Program

11 September 2019

Start of New Global Agrarian Markets Master’s Program

September 11th, during a solemn ceremony, the newly enrolled students of the innovative program «Global Agrarian Markets» were congratulated on the start of the academic year by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sergey Levin and the Rector of MGIMO University Anatoly Torkunov.

MGIMO Rector Greets Delegation from Uzbekistan

11 September 2019

MGIMO Rector Greets Delegation from Uzbekistan

September 11th, during the course of their visit to Moscow on the occasion of the Second Youth Festival of Russia and Uzbekistan, a delegation from Uzbekistan came to MGIMO. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Economic Relations, Investment and Tourism of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, Alisher Kurmanov.

Indonesia’s Special Presidential Envoy for Interfaith Dialogue and Civilization Affairs at MGIMO

3 September 2019

Indonesia’s Special Presidential Envoy for Interfaith Dialogue and Civilization Affairs at MGIMO

September 3rd, Indonesia’s Special Presidential Envoy for Interfaith Dialogue and Civilization Affairs Prof. Syafiq Mughni accompanied by the representatives from the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow paid a visit to MGIMO.

Sergey Lavrov: «MGIMO has become renowned as the main institute for training experts in international relations»

2 September 2019

Sergey Lavrov: «MGIMO has become renowned as the main institute for training experts in international relations»

September 2nd, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov came to MGIMO to celebrate the start of the new academic year. In his traditional speech, the minister spoke about the main issues on the international agenda, shared with future diplomats his insights on Russia’s foreign policy and international relations and took questions from the audience. As is the custom, the Rector of the Diplomatic Academy, Alexander Yakovenko, participated in the event.

MGIMO Rector Welcomes President of UN General Assembly Maria Espinosa

30 July 2019

MGIMO Rector Welcomes President of UN General Assembly Maria Espinosa

July 30th, the President of the UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa came to MGIMO for a meeting with MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov.

Second International Forum on «Development of Parliamentarism»

3 July 2019

Second International Forum on «Development of Parliamentarism»

July 1st-3rd, the Second International Forum on the Development of Parliamentarism, organized at the State Duma’s initiative, unfolded in Moscow. 800 parliamentarians and experts from 132 countries gathered for the event.

Second Russian-Czech Discussion Forum

19 June 2019

Second Russian-Czech Discussion Forum

June 19th, the Second Russian-Czech Discussion Forum took place at MGIMO, following the decision of the Russian President Vladimir Putin and the President of the Czech Republic, Milos Zeman. Anatoly Torkunov, MGIMO Rector and Co-Chair of the Russian-Czech discussion forum, the Co-Chair on the Czech side and Rector of the Institute of International Relations (Prague) Ondrej Ditrych, the Special Representative of Russian President for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Russia Vitezslav Pivonka, the Russian Deputy Minister of Culture Nicholas Ovsienko and a Representative of the Office of the Czech President all attended the opening ceremony.