On October 19th, the official opening of the XXI Moscow International Model of the UN named after V.I.Churkin (С-MIMUN) took place, as well as a meeting of members of the Russian Public Committee to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the UN. The gathering was attended by members of the Russian Public Committee for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the UN, representative offices of UN organizations, diplomats, businesspeople, newsmen, government officials, and faculty members of a number of universities. This year's Model guests of honor were Anatoly Torkunov, Chairman of the Russian Association for the promotion of the United Nations, Rector of MGIMO, Konstantin Kosachev, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, Vladimir Kuznetsov, Director of the UN Information Agency in Moscow, Pyotr Ilyichev, Director of the Department of International organizations of the Russian foreign Ministry, Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on international Affairs.
Dear MGIMO faculty members, students and graduates! Today we are celebrating the 76th birthday of our University. During the past few decades it became a tradition to gather on campus or at one of our international forums, at meetings organized by MGIMO’s foreign alumni clubs. Unfortunately, the pandemic means that we have to adjust and that those who gather in person to celebrate will do so in smaller groups. The celebrations will be friendlier and warmer than ever! We will bring together a wide circle to mark the occasion, but a little later!
The President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, at the suggestion of the Embassy of Italy in Russia, decided to award to MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov the Order of the Star of Italy. October 9th, during a solemn ceremony at the Italian Embassy in Moscow, Ambassador Pasquale Terracciano presented Anatoly Torkunov with the Decree signed by the President of Italy and the honorific sign of the order. The ceremony was attended by high-level representatives of the Russian foreign policy community. The Order of the Star of Italy was established in 2011 and recognizes special merit in the promotion of сooperation between Italy and other countries.
September 29th, MGIMO Rector A.Torkunov greeted the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Russia Mohammad Al Jaber. A.Torkunov described the different ways in which MGIMO collaborates with universities in the Middle East, spoke about the work of the Arabic Studies Department and the activities of the Arabic Language Center. The Rector underlined the need to go beyond student exchanges and to implement specific forms of cooperation with UAE universities.
September 7th, members of the working group of the Russian Committee devoted to the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations gathered for a working meeting. The event was attended by MGIMO Rector and Chairman of the UN Association of Russia A.Torkunov, the Deputy Chairman and Head of the Working Group of the UN-75 Committee A.Borisov, the Deputy of the State Duma A.Karpov and the Director of the Russian Seasons Cultural Festival E.Shcherbakova.
September 3rd, the III Stolypin Forum started its work at MGIMO and had for main topic: “The immune system of the world economy”. The forum was opened by MGIMO Rector A.Torkunov, by the Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of Entrepreneurs under the President of Russia, Member of the Coordination Council of the Trianon Dialogue B.Titov and the Head of the Department of Science, Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship of the City of Moscow A.Fursin.
On August 26, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov on his 70th anniversary. The President’s telegram says that Anatoly Torkunov enjoys high esteem as a prominent scientist, writer and public figure and that his talent as a professor and mentor, his creative and organizational abilities are widely known. The President noted his long-standing work at the head of MGIMO, which has established itself as one of the world's leading training centres for international specialists, undoubtedly deserves special recognition. Graduates of MGIMO successfully prove themselves in the public service, research, journalism and other areas. The President wished MGIMO Rector good health, well-being and success.
On August 26, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the order to award MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov with “Dostlik” Order for his personal contribution to the strengthening of strategic partnership and alliance between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation over many years and support for the implementation of long-term programs of academic, scientific and educational exchange, as well as for his direct involvement in the training of highly qualified specialists in international relations and economics.
On August 25, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed the order to award MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov with “Dostlug” Order for his special services rendered to the strengthening of cooperation and mutual relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation in the field of education.
July 8th, MGIMO Rector A.Torkunov received the Ambassador of Indonesia to Russia, Mohamad Wahid Supriyadi, who has completed his mission and will shortly be returning to his homeland.
