From October 19 to 22, Moscow hosted the international conference “Peaceful Atom: Dialogue of Trust and Partnership”, organized by the Primakov Center in cooperation with the Rosatom Technical Academy. The program brought together 20 researchers and young professionals from eight countries — Russia, Brazil, Egypt, China, Pakistan, India, Uzbekistan, and South Korea.
The first day of the program was devoted to informal networking and an introductory lecture that set the overall tone for the discussions. Participants explored the role of nuclear energy as a tool for sustainable development and international cooperation, as well as the importance of science in strengthening mutual trust among nations.
The main part of the conference took place on the second day at the Primakov Center. Welcoming remarks were delivered by Viktoria Karslieva, Executive Director of the Center, and Konstantin Pilipiliadi, Project Manager. The program featured a series of discussions on the prospects of nuclear energy and the transition to environmentally friendly energy sources. Speakers included representatives of MGIMO University, the Institute of Energy and Finance, the National Energy Security Fund, and the International Uranium Enrichment Center. A separate session focused on the application of small modular reactors and floating nuclear power plants in developing digital infrastructure.
The conference concluded with a field trip to Obninsk. Participants visited the Industrial Memorial Complex “The World’s First Nuclear Power Plant” and the Rosatom Technical Academy. Plenary sessions there were dedicated to the development of the nuclear industry, personnel training, and international educational programs in the field of energy. Young professionals also had the opportunity to meet directly with the Academy’s experts and learn more about modern approaches to building professional competencies in nuclear technologies.
As journalists once wrote, if Hiroshima marked the “nuclear darkness,” then Obninsk became the point where the “nuclear light” was first kindled. May the light of this cooperation continue to guide the participants of the program toward new ideas and partnerships.
The first day of the program was devoted to informal networking and an introductory lecture that set the overall tone for the discussions. Participants explored the role of nuclear energy as a tool for sustainable development and international cooperation, as well as the importance of science in strengthening mutual trust among nations.
The main part of the conference took place on the second day at the Primakov Center. Welcoming remarks were delivered by Viktoria Karslieva, Executive Director of the Center, and Konstantin Pilipiliadi, Project Manager. The program featured a series of discussions on the prospects of nuclear energy and the transition to environmentally friendly energy sources. Speakers included representatives of MGIMO University, the Institute of Energy and Finance, the National Energy Security Fund, and the International Uranium Enrichment Center. A separate session focused on the application of small modular reactors and floating nuclear power plants in developing digital infrastructure.
The conference concluded with a field trip to Obninsk. Participants visited the Industrial Memorial Complex “The World’s First Nuclear Power Plant” and the Rosatom Technical Academy. Plenary sessions there were dedicated to the development of the nuclear industry, personnel training, and international educational programs in the field of energy. Young professionals also had the opportunity to meet directly with the Academy’s experts and learn more about modern approaches to building professional competencies in nuclear technologies.
As journalists once wrote, if Hiroshima marked the “nuclear darkness,” then Obninsk became the point where the “nuclear light” was first kindled. May the light of this cooperation continue to guide the participants of the program toward new ideas and partnerships.