The official opening of the VIII Youth Session of the «Primakov Readings» took place on 21 June — a key annual platform for young specialists in international relations, economics, security and law. The programme is organised by the Primakov Centre in cooperation with the Council of Young Scientists and Postgraduates of IMEMO RAS.
Opening remarks were delivered by Fedor Voytolovskiy, Director of IMEMO RAS; Victoria Karslieva, Executive Director of the Primakov Centre; and Alina Vernigora, Co-Chair of the IMEMO Council of Young Scientists.
Victoria Karslieva noted: «It is a great honour for us to hold the youth session on the eve of the ‘Primakov Readings’ — one of the country’s leading international analytical platforms. You will have the opportunity to attend the main programme, interact with senior experts, ask questions and join the discussions. Do not miss this chance — stay active and continue the tradition set by the first generation of participants!»
This year, the programme brings together around 20 young experts from eight countries — Russia, Pakistan, Morocco, Brazil, Indonesia, India, Belarus and South Korea. The participants represent leading research institutions and universities and work in foreign policy and humanitarian cooperation.
The first day featured two in-depth expert discussions. The programme opened with a session titled «Factories of Meaning: Competition of Ideas in International Relations», where Fedor Voytolovskiy outlined how research centres have evolved in different regions over the past two centuries and how today’s global intellectual agenda is formed.
Later in the day, participants examined scientific and technological development in the BRICS+ countries with Victoria Panova, Vice Rector of HSE University, Head of the BRICS Expert Council and Russia’s Sherpa in the W20. The discussion centered on key cooperation mechanisms in the scientific sphere and the growing opportunities for youth involvement. The expert highlighted that the BRICS framework today provides young researchers with real avenues for joint projects and professional exchange.
The day concluded with a visit to the National Centre «Russia», where participants explored the achievements of Russian regions in science, technology, culture, ecology and sports.
Opening remarks were delivered by Fedor Voytolovskiy, Director of IMEMO RAS; Victoria Karslieva, Executive Director of the Primakov Centre; and Alina Vernigora, Co-Chair of the IMEMO Council of Young Scientists.
Victoria Karslieva noted: «It is a great honour for us to hold the youth session on the eve of the ‘Primakov Readings’ — one of the country’s leading international analytical platforms. You will have the opportunity to attend the main programme, interact with senior experts, ask questions and join the discussions. Do not miss this chance — stay active and continue the tradition set by the first generation of participants!»
This year, the programme brings together around 20 young experts from eight countries — Russia, Pakistan, Morocco, Brazil, Indonesia, India, Belarus and South Korea. The participants represent leading research institutions and universities and work in foreign policy and humanitarian cooperation.
The first day featured two in-depth expert discussions. The programme opened with a session titled «Factories of Meaning: Competition of Ideas in International Relations», where Fedor Voytolovskiy outlined how research centres have evolved in different regions over the past two centuries and how today’s global intellectual agenda is formed.
Later in the day, participants examined scientific and technological development in the BRICS+ countries with Victoria Panova, Vice Rector of HSE University, Head of the BRICS Expert Council and Russia’s Sherpa in the W20. The discussion centered on key cooperation mechanisms in the scientific sphere and the growing opportunities for youth involvement. The expert highlighted that the BRICS framework today provides young researchers with real avenues for joint projects and professional exchange.
The day concluded with a visit to the National Centre «Russia», where participants explored the achievements of Russian regions in science, technology, culture, ecology and sports.