Winter holidays are coming soon and we are ready to bring you a holiday spirit! ⠀ Check out PolitIQ’s special winter selection of recommended books and movies by Ph.D. in History, Deputy Head of State Policies Chair Lomonosov MSU, Marianna Abramova. ⠀ Enjoy and share your opinions in the comments! 

09.12.21

On the 2nd of December, a winter course of lectures by an Oxford and PolitIQ professor Julie Newton has started. ⠀ During this month, PSPP MA students will be learning about Russia-EU relations and their political and economic grounds through a series of online lectures. ⠀ Professor Newton is also a Principal Investigator of the […]

03.12.21

On the 2nd of December, a winter course of lectures by an Oxford and PolitIQ professor Julie Newton has started. During this month, PSPP MA students will be learning about Russia-EU relations and their political and economic grounds through a series of online-lectures. ⠀ Professor Newton is also a Principal Investigator of the University Consortium […]

01.12.21

Can you recall a monument to a great Russian poet? Or composer? Indeed, it is not that hard to do. Well, then how about a monument to a friends’ vow? Admit, this one is slightly more difficult. But not for Lomonosov MSU students! ⠀ This one-of-a-kind monument is located on the Sparrow Hills, in immediate […]

29.11.21

A scientific journal “Public Administration E-Journal” published the article “On the Politics of Governability in Contemporary Russia” by a PolitIQ professor, coordinator of the Post-Soviet Public Policy MA program, Ph.D. Kirill Telin and Lomonosov MSU Junior Research Fellow Kirill Filimonov. ⠀ At the center of the article is the concept of governability, which is considered […]

28.11.21

Dear all, ⠀ We are continuing our partner rubric with SDSN Youth Russia – the Russian division of young leaders’ network working together to accelerate solutions towards the Sustainable Development Goals. In this rubric, we provide you a fact about SGD 4 and suggest you to choose if this is a myth or reality. ⠀ […]

27.11.21

On the 2nd of December at 7 pm (MSK) Vida Verde project will host an expert discussion on green politics and eco-related State initiatives in 2021. ⠀ In November 2020 Centero Research Association published a report on alternatives of socio-ecological development. Experts have been maintaining their work to establish an effective dialogue between business, scholars, […]

24.11.21

Julia has graduated from the University of Passau (Bavaria) with a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies, focusing on Eastern Europe, politics, and economics. During her studies, she participated in various conferences in Germany and other countries. At the Harvard World Model United Nations Conference in Panama City, she represented Ukraine as a delegate. Julia has […]

19.11.21

  Join us today at 5:00 PM (Moscow time) to discuss the state of the labor market for political science graduates!   Key questions: What are the main challenges, which political science students face, while searching for their first job? What do employers think about political science graduates in Russia? Where should you search for […]

25.03.21

MSU-based ESG-laboratory “Sustainable development and ESG-transformations management” has been successfully launched. ⠀ Within the university, the laboratory will be exercising its work on the basis of the MSU Faculty of Economics. It will help students conduct research in green politics and energy transit by bringing on board young specialists working out solutions for sustainable development. […]

13.02.21

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!

14.01.21

PolitIQ in partnership with the Faculty of Political Science at the Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Center for Crisis Society Studies are inviting you to join the Online Winter School «Sustainability of Political Systems in Eurasia» The ongoing coronavirus pandemic proved to have deep political, economic and social consequences for nation-states. While being a […]

27.11.20

  PolitIQ in partnership with the Faculty of Political Science at the Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Center for Crisis Society Studies are inviting you to join the Online Summer School “Sustainability of Political Systems in Eurasia” The ongoing coronavirus pandemic proved to have deep political, economic and social consequences for nation-states. While being […]

04.08.20

Dear applicant, Welcome to the application page of the Online Winter School «Sustainability of Political Systems in Eurasia» of the Faculty of Political Science, Lomonosov Moscow State University   Please make sure you have prepared to upload: Motivation Letter (not more than 500 words), Curriculum Vitae. Start the application

Today we are happy to share the list of academic journals, which political science students will find useful. We included only those journals, which we trust and read. Many of them are specifically focused on the policy processes in the former USSR countries, so we hope you will find them useful and thought-provoking.   1.Demokratizatsiya […]

27.04.20

Rose Smith was a student at Ural Federal University, coming to Yekaterinburg from the Phillippines. We met Rose during the Study Trip to Russia, which was organised by PolitIQ project in partnership with International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) back in 2017. ST to Moscow took place at Lomonosov Moscow State University, thus, being […]

02.04.20

Nazym Turganbek (Kazakhstan) is a first year student at the Joint MGU & MGIMO MA in Post-Soviet Public Policy. She is one of the brightest students on our program, who received a Polit IQ scholarship to study at MGU & MGIMO. She has a great academic and practical experience, and contributes to the fruitful discussions […]

31.03.20

One of the most important values of our program is accessibility. We believe that it is crucial to enable all the talented and motivated students to take advantage of the opportunity to apply for our program. This is why, there is no application fee on our program. Apply for MA in Post-Soviet Public Policy on […]

02.03.20

The English-language Master’s program PolitIQ is devoted to the countries of the post-Soviet space. In this regard, we have made for you an informative overview of the basic information about the countries of the Near Abroad, which every educated student should know, much less a political science student! Geographical regions Traditionally, 15 CIS countries are […]

Joint MGU & MGIMO MA in Post-Soviet Public Policy is an English-taught Dual Degree, taking place at the two leading Russian universities. It is designed by an international board of professors to train future policy-makers and experts, who understand the complex nature of social, political, and economic processes in the Post-Soviet region.   

FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS The tuition cost of studying on the program is 418, 470 rubles, which is approximately equal to €5,852 or $6,612 per year. We do realise that many talented students would not be able to participate in the program due to financial reasons. That is why PolitIQ provides PolitIQ Scholarship for exceptional applicants. What […]

You can watch some of our lectures here. The Programme is taught by an international team of professors, committed to training future leaders and sharing most advanced tools of academic research. We strongly believe that diversity is the best way to fight onesidedness. Student and scholar diversity contributes to the broadness and depth of discussions, […]

The curriculum of “Post-Soviet Public Policy” MA program is elaborated in a way to train future experts, who will be able to work on complex policy issues, keeping in mind specific features of the region. There are three main types of courses, offered on the program: fundamental, obligatory and optional courses. Fundamental courses are dedicated […]

Admission Requirements Admission to the Master’s Programme “Post-Soviet Public Policy” is a three-step process: satisfying requirements (submitting the Application form), selection (online interview), and an MSU entrance exam. We accept applications and hold interviews year-round, whereas the test is set in summer. General Requirements: All applicants must submit their previous diploma, transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation. […]

The admission procedure is a two-round process. Firstly, all the candidates have to complete the application form on https://mastersprogram.politiq.ru/application/. The application package includes the following documents: completed application form; academic transcripts; CV (max. of two pages); Motivation letter (max. of 750 words); English proficiency certificate (optional); Please, note that the admission committee will not consider your […]