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f you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a “Iyoung man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” Ernest Hemingway CONTENTS 26 12 8 December 9th, the fi rst foreign branch 146 of the University, MGIMO-Tashkent, was offi cially inaugurated during a solemn ceremony 18 50 36 Last May, the MGIMO Alumni Forum was held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. It was attended by more than 450 MGIMO graduates from 32 countries 104 VIP act within the framework of unwritten GOLD RESERVE UZBEK ASSOCIATION 94 Lukaš Parizek: “MGIMO initiated the rapprochement of the rules of true diplomacy” three existing dialogue mechanisms – th presents unique 8 Ilham Aliev: “The 75 30 Alisher usmanov: “MGIMO 50 Salam MGIMO French, German and Austrian – of The wonderful Khilola welcomed opportunities” anniversary of MGIMO is JUBILEE could play a very positive State secretary of the Ministry of Russia’s bilateral cooperation with a festive event for our family, MGIMO graduates from around the Western countries. This initiative was 16 MGIMO Turns 75 role in Uzbekistan” Foreign and European Affairs of the too” world to hospitable Uzbekistan called the Trilogy of Dialogues. The Gala Evening dedicated to the A graduate from MGIMO, Alisher Slovak Republic on his successful The President of the Republic of Usmanov is currently ranked 9th in 58 Uzbek alumni start at MGIMO 106 Azerbaijan, a 1982 MGIMO graduate, anniversary of MGIMO University France. Trianon Visiting David was held on October 23rd in the the Russian Forbes Rich list. and his daughter, Leila, are proud to CAREER 98 Mikhail Mamonov: 110 Trianon Dialogue at the Paris be part of the MGIMO family center of Moscow, on the Historic He is one of the founding fathers of “By boldness Of thought, Peace Forum Stage of the Bolshoi Theater. Fifteen the MGIMO Endowment Fund 88 Viktoria Panova and her Far MGIMO has no equal!” Last November, Paris hosted "the 12 Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: hundred professors, veterans, famous 34 Patokh Chodiev: Eastern Carte Blanche Trianon week", a series of events “MGIMO fosters true graduates, including foreign ones, DIALOGUE statesmen” “We are carried by MGIMO 90 Azer Talybov: “I am close to organized by the Russian-French gathered in the major Russian theater. Trianon Dialogue and MGIMO The President of the Republic of 104 Trilogy of Dialogues spirit!» my alma mater” University Kazakhstan, a MGIMO graduate of TREND The Vietnamese language came On the eve of the St. Petersburg 1975, believes that if many of today’s MGIMO FORUM into the life of a Deputy Minister of International Economic Forum, 126 Austria. Andrei Fursenko: 24 politicians had studied at MGIMO, MGIMO is in Tashkent for Economic Development of Russia, MGIMO-University, which hosted the “Russia cherishes the they would be able “to cool down and a reason! 36 MGIMO in Tashkent while he studied at MGIMO Russian-French Trianon Dialogue, historically important relations 2 MJ #1/2020 #1/2020 MJ 3 CONTENTS EDITOR'S LETTER 30 168 MJ – MGIMO Journal #1/2020 A MGIMO delegation Editor in Chief took part in the Igor Drobyshev Saint Petersburg Adviser International Economic Artem Malgin Forum, initiating the Trilogy of Dialogues Special Projects Olga Monakhova Layout Natalya Kondratyeva Cover Photo: Igor Drobyshev Photos: 34 Igor Drobyshev, Igor Lileev, 176 Alexander Orlov, Yuri Lukin or MGIMO, 2019 was an Publisher Mediadom Major Ltd. anniversary year. Seventy five year MGIMO, 76 Prospect Vernadskogo, ago the war with the German Nazis Moscow 119454 Russia +7-495-233-40-81 was coming to an end. Realising [email protected] Fthe growing demand for diplomats, who Contents copyright © would define a new world order, the All rights reserved Soviet government decided to establish The publication is registered at the a university for training experts in international relations – MGIMO. Roskomnadzor (Federal Service The celebrations were held throughout the year as alumni forums were organized at a number of for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media) Russian cities and abroad. They culminated on October 23d with a Gala Evening in the Bolshoi Theater Certificate ПИ N ФС77-49772, in the center of Moscow. For over 250 years great operas and ballets have been performed at the main May 10, 2012 A well-known businessman and Russian theater, and that evening its orchestra played the MGIMO anthem, written, by the way, by the benefactor, Patokh Chodiev, proudly calls himself the one who promotes the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov, a 1972 graduate. Vladimir Putin, MGIMO style of education. A MGIMO the President of the Russian Federation, congratulated the audience from a huge screen: “Over the 156 graduate welcomes the inauguration of past 75 years, MGIMO has become a leading center for training professionals in international affairs. the University branch in Tashkent MGIMO alumni constitute the core personnel in the Russian diplomatic service. They demonstrate professionalism, patriotism and fidelity to duty while protecting our country’s foreign policy interests.” with Austria, and Vienna NEW PROGRAM LEGEND Certainly, MGIMO is also a well-known center for expert training in foreign affairs. Hundreds of in particular” alumni from dozens of countries recall with warmth and gratitude their university years, being proud 152 Time for agricultural 176 MGIMO’s French Connection 130 Christoph Leitl: “The Sochi In 2018, Lyudmila Potushanskaya, the oldest of acquiring a profession in demand as well as gaining invaluable experience and life-long friendship. diplomacy Soyuzpechat Printing House Dialogue is a platform for Sergey Levin, a Deputy Minister of teacher of MGIMO University, who laid the Alumni also came to Moscow for the celebration. confidence-building" Russia Moscow, Vereiskaya 29, bld 20A Agriculture thinks that new Master’s foundation of the French teaching tradition, 2019 saw the continuation of the Trianon Dialogue, a joint initiative of Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Circ. 1 000 134 Viktor Zubkov: program “Global agrarian markets” celebrated the centenary Macron, aimed at creating closer ties between Russian and French civil societies, under the auspices of “The Dialogue unlocks started in MGIMO is extremely 178 The English Lady MGIMO. Several events called “the Trianon week” were held on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum. important for Russia the potential of people-to- Elena Zeltyn is one of the founders of the Read the reports on these and other events in the new issue of MGIMO Journal. people relations” 156 Agriattache – a new English teaching tradition at MGIMO- University. She began teaching at MGIMO 138 Poland. Polish Gambit MGIMO program in 1944, the very year of its foundation They are united by the desire to Igor Drobyshev 144 Czech Republic. MGIMO become specialists in international NEWS Editor-in-Chief Brings Russia and the Czech affairs that no university has yet Republic Closer trained 180 12th RISA Convention at MGIMO PersoNA EXCLUSIVE 184 ASEAN–Russia Forum On Education at MGIMO 146 Thierry de Montbrial, 168 Upgrading the economy “This Is My Way” 188 Rodrigo Duterte, MGIMO through culture Honorary Doctorate 4 MJ #1/2020 #1/2020 MJ 5 Dear Friends! Warm congratulations on 75th Anniversary of MGIMO! Over the past 75 years, MGIMO has established a strong reputation as a leading global center for training international affairs professionals. MGIMO alumni constitute the core framework of the personnel of the Russian diplomatic service. They demonstrate top professionalism, patriotism and fidelity to duty while protecting our country’s foreign policy interests. Those who graduated from this remarkable university to dedicate themselves to work at government agencies, public organizations, in research, business or journalism also excel in their professional qualities. The analytical and expert work of the faculty and researchers at MGIMO deserves high praise. It is important that, in addition to the traditional areas of study and research, the university is actively developing new programs on public administration and corporate management, as well as information and financial technologies. MGIMO is expanding its international links and cooperation with the world’s leading universities, as well as with numerous associations of foreign alumni. This year, the first foreign branch of MGIMO opened in Tashkent. There is no doubt that all this testifies to the university’s high standing and its educational and academic achievements. I sincerely wish you success in all your future endeavors and all the best. Vladimir Putin Photo: Kremlin.ru #1/2020 MJ 7 VIP ILHAM ALIEV: “THE 75th ANNiversarY OF MGIMO IS A festive EVENT FOR OUR familY, too” The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, a 1982 MGIMO graduate, and his daughter, Leila, are proud to be part of the MGIMO family. MJ: Dear Mr. President, this year I graduated from this University. So did security situation to environmental marks the 75th anniversary of my elder daughter Leila. Moreover, she issues and ways to achieve sustainable MGIMO. How do you feel about heads the Azerbaijani Association of development. that? MGIMO Alumni. Which is why, the 75th These forums contribute to the It goes without saying that MGIMO anniversary is a big event in our family. integration of MGIMO graduates is and has been the best university in from different years, resuming the old the world when it comes to training MJ: You initiated holding MGIMO contacts and establishing new ones. specialists in international affairs. international forums. The first forum MGIMO has produced a good many MJ: You maintain wonderful brilliant and outstanding public and he life of my family personal contacts with Russian political figures, journalists, lawyers, President Vladimir Putin. As and businessmen. Years spent at happens to be is known, this is the key factor MGIMO can be described as a happy very closely in developing international period of youth in hopes, pursuits T cooperation.
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