On the 6th of June, a Graduation ceremony for the joint MSU and MGIMO PSPP MA 2022 graduates was held. Their Commencement speeches to graduates have addressed the Head of the Public Policy Department at the MSU, professor V. Yakunin, MGIMO professor A. Nikitin, and Professor at the Columbia University R. Legvold, PSPP MA’s Director […]

09.06.22

Dear prospective students! PoltiIQ is pleased to announce the continuation of its 2022 scholarship program to support and encourage graduate students in the field of political science.  These awards will be made for the 2022–2024 MSU&MGIMO Post-Soviet Public Policy MA class students based on submitted applications and further applicants’ performance during the interview. What does […]

29.04.22

PolitIQ’s Post-Soviet Public Policy MA program’s students possess an opportunity of receiving PolitIQ academic scholarship each semester. ⠀ – The scholarship presents financial aid to outstanding students pursuing studies within the sphere of post-Soviet regions’ political processes. Both grades’ master’s students are eligible to apply and receive 100% of one semester’s tuition fellow based on […]

23.02.22

On the 20th of February, Lomonosov MSU will hold an Open Day for international students. There you will have a chance to join lifetime conversations with your desired faculty’s professors and gain first-hand information about this year’s admissions. Faculties’ presentations will be available from 1 pm (MSK). ⠀ To register for an event, check the […]

17.02.22

Watch Jupiter through a vintage telescope in the center of Russia’s capital? Attend a classical music concert and read your poetry? There is a place where you can do all of this and which is located at MSU. Meet the MSU Sternberg Astronomical Institute. ⠀ The name of the Institute was given in honor of […]

14.02.22

We are very happy to announce the launch of MSU’s Faculty of Political Science and Library for Foreign Language joint Lecture center! Throughout its work, this special project will be bringing together Russian and visiting professors from all over the world, who perform as lecturers of the MSU’s Faculty of Political Science, to share insights […]

08.02.22

We are happy to announce an official ending of the 2022 Winter School “Energy Policy: An (Energy-) Turnaround in the German-Russian Relations?” held by German-Russian Forum, MGIMO and MSU universities with the support of CENTERO Research Association and PolitIQ educational project. ⠀ During the week, German, Russian and international students have been learning together about […]

06.02.22

2022 Winter School held by German-Russian Forum, MGIMO and MSU universities with the support of CENTERO Research Association and PolitIQ educational project under the auspices of the Russian-German year 2020-2022 “Economics and Sustainable Development” has officially started! ⠀ The aim of the school is to develop an academic and expert dialogue to achieve progress in […]

31.01.22

1. The program’s graduates receive two diplomas instead of one since they study at two of Russia’s leading universities. Their first year students spend at Lomonosov MSU and second – at MGIMO University. ⠀ 2. The PSPP MA program is taught in English, which means that all our students study politics in a very international […]

27.01.22

What distinguishes the world’s best universities? Traditions! Today Lomonosov MSU celebrates its most significant event – University’s birthday. This celebration yields many authentic traditions: from preparing a hundred liters of mead to the liturgy at the Universities’ Church. ⠀ A bit of history. On the 25th of January in 1755, Russian Empress Elizaveta Petrovna signed […]

25.01.22

What is InteRussia? An internship program for specialists in international relations, political science, and regional studies, implemented under the guidance of MGIMO professionals’. ⠀ What is included? Participants will have a chance to visit official public authority bodies and take part in expert sessions held by universities, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations. The result of […]

24.01.22

Francis Kirk is a graduate of King’s College London with an MA in War Studies. He specialized in the political economy of the Post-Soviet space with a particular focus on Russian foreign policy in the Middle East. Francis also has teaching experience and has worked in the sphere in Russia and abroad. ⠀ Francis: I […]

21.01.22

A monument to an outstanding jurist, alumni of Moscow University, Anatoly Koni, is located in the square near the Social Science Faculty building. It is a gift from Russia’s Merited Lawyer A. Tsorieva, which was ceded to the university in 1998. Words engraved state: “All I want is to exhort the young generation. Keep it […]

18.01.22

On the 16th of January at 12 pm, will be held the Lomonosov MSU’s Virtual Open Day! ⠀ If you are interested in making a degree in political science or studying at Russia’s leading university and want to address your questions to the MSU Faculty of Political Science’s Admissions Board, join the online translation’s chat […]

15.01.22

Are you excited for each new post of the “professor’s list” rubric just as much as we are? The first list of 2022 recommendations is a shortlist by Artur Demchuk, Sc.D., professor at PolitIQ’s “Post-Soviet Public Politics” MA. Enjoy!

15.01.22

Want your scientific articles published in foreign scientific journals but not so confident about your English skills? Learn how to make professional and luculent texts under the guidance of experts from Russia’s best universities! MSU Faculty of Political Science’s International Student Center and Student Scientific Community invite you to take part in the Winter School […]

11.01.22

As the saying goes, the New year is a new beginning! How to enter 2022 without unnecessary “dead woods” and what to do with a Christmas tree after the holidays, you will learn from our partner rubric with SDSN Youth Russia.

08.01.22

Want your scientific articles published in foreign scientific journals but not so confident about your English skills? Learn how to make professional and luculent texts under the guidance of experts from Russia’s best universities! MSU Faculty of Political Science’s International Student Center and Student Scientific Community invite you to take part in the Winter School […]

05.01.22

The Christmas tree is the main symbol of the winter holidays. And when it comes down to symbols, those are politicians who know everything about hidden meanings and symbolic communication. Check out this post to discover what unobvious messages politicians’ Christmas tree ornaments convey. ⠀ – Nancy Reagan was the first to start decorating the […]

05.01.22

Winter holidays Moscow is one of the most magnificent capitals of the world. Find must-see spots to visit during your Moscow weekend in these special cards.

31.12.21

Dear friends! ⠀ We are glad to share with you the good news! ⠀ On the 13th of December, a list of winners of MSU’s contest of projects aimed at internationalization and international partnership development was announced by Lomonosov MSU’s rector, Viktor Sadovnichiy. ⠀ PolitIQ’s MA in Post-Soviet Public Policy won 1st place in the […]

28.12.21

On the 26th of December, the USSR ceased to exist. In the special project “WWW over USSR” by Systemnyi Block and PolitIQ we outlined the most important events in the sphere of technological progress that took place after the collapse of the USSR. ⠀ We suggest you to find out how good you are at […]

27.12.21

 PolitIQ’s team wishes you warm, happy, and joyful holidays! May the holiday season’s luck and spirit be yours this Christmas and the New Year.

24.12.21

TMK company continues to accept applications for a student contest, “Luchnik Future” in a partnership with the National award in the field of public relations development “Serebryanyi Luchnik”. ⠀ TMK – is a Russian steel company, one of the world’s top three metallurgic companies. TMK implements an ESG strategy, supports talented and active students, and […]

20.12.21

Dear friends! ⠀ We are glad to share with you the good news! ⠀ On the 13th of December, a list of winners of MSU’s contest of projects aimed at internationalization and international partnership development was announced by Lomonosov MSU’s rector, Viktor Sadovnichiy. ⠀ PolitIQ’s MA in Post-Soviet Public Policy won 1st place in the […]

14.12.21

Dear All! We are happy to announce the start of the application procedure for PolitIQ 2022 Winter School “Energy Policy: An (Energy-) Turnaround in the German-Russian Relations?”. The Winter School is organized jointly by the PolitIQ educational project, MGIMO and MSU universities, German-Russian Forum, and CENTERO Research Association under the auspices of the Russian-German year […]

14.12.21