Youth Session of the Primakov Readings — 2025.
Programme
Programme
June 20, Friday
Lesnaya by Safmar Hotel
Address: Lesnaya Street, 15
Address: Lesnaya Street, 15
Throughout the day
Arrival of non-resident participants
Hotel check-in
Hotel check-in
20:00–21:00
Dinner
Informal opening, meeting of participants
Informal opening, meeting of participants
June 21, Saturday
Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMEMO RAS),
Address: Profsoyuznaya st., 23
Address: Profsoyuznaya st., 23
09:30–10:00
Welcome coffee
10:00–10:15
Official opening ceremony. Opening Remarks
Dr. Feodor Voitolovsky, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of IMEMO RAS
Viktoria Karslieva, Executive Director of the Evgeny Primakov Center for International Cooperation
Viktoria Karslieva, Executive Director of the Evgeny Primakov Center for International Cooperation
10:15–11:15
Expert session "Manufacturing Narratives: The Role of Ideas in International Relations"
Global policy actors build relations based on their knowledge and perceptions of each other. This knowledge is produced by a multitude of institutions — government agencies, think tanks and other non-governmental organizations. Participants will discuss their role in international political processes, their goals and methods of achieving them.
Who is responsible for shaping the image of various countries and foreign policy actors? What role do think tanks and academia play in this process? What mechanisms do they use to promote their ideas? How are political elites and expert circles connected? How does the conceptual framework developed by analytical centers affect a country’s foreign policy stance?
Who is responsible for shaping the image of various countries and foreign policy actors? What role do think tanks and academia play in this process? What mechanisms do they use to promote their ideas? How are political elites and expert circles connected? How does the conceptual framework developed by analytical centers affect a country’s foreign policy stance?
Moderator: Alina Vernigora, Junior Research Fellow at the Strategic Analysis and Forecasting Center, IMEMO RAS
Speaker: Dr. Feodor Voitolovsky, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of IMEMO RAS
Speaker: Dr. Feodor Voitolovsky, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of IMEMO RAS
11:15–11:45
Coffee break
11:45–13:00
Participant session "Manufacturing Narratives: The Role of Ideas in International Relations"
Discussion (6 speakers) — 7 minutes per person
Moderator: Vitaly Sagitov, Project Manager of the Evgeny Primakov Center for International Cooperation
Speakers:
Margarita Vafina, doctoral researcher in Political Science, Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Oriental Studies, Ural Federal University (Russia)
Sundas Khizar, adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University of Sargodha (Pakistan)
Yana Sen, student at the Faculty of Historical and Political Sciences, Tomsk State University (Russia)
Oadid Aness, Ph.D. researcher in International Relations and Geopolitics, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat (Morocco)
Giovana Dias Branco, Ph.D. student in Political Science, Department of Political Science, University of São Paulo (Brazil)
Speakers:
Margarita Vafina, doctoral researcher in Political Science, Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Oriental Studies, Ural Federal University (Russia)
Sundas Khizar, adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University of Sargodha (Pakistan)
Yana Sen, student at the Faculty of Historical and Political Sciences, Tomsk State University (Russia)
Oadid Aness, Ph.D. researcher in International Relations and Geopolitics, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat (Morocco)
Giovana Dias Branco, Ph.D. student in Political Science, Department of Political Science, University of São Paulo (Brazil)
13:00–13:45
Lunch
13:45–14:45
Expert session "Scientific and Technological Development in BRICS+ countries Amid Global Competition"
The current technological landscape is largely determined by the competition between the United States and China. However, we should not forget about the processes beyond this confrontation. The BRICS+ countries are forced to either join one of the dominant technological ecosystems, or attempt to create their own.
How are the BRICS+ countries working to create national information platforms? Where are the boundaries of technological sovereignty and how do they relate to the expansion of international scientific and technological ties? What factors ensure the success or predetermine the failures of the initiatives launched within the framework of the association? What are the dynamics of interaction between BRICS+ member and partner states?
How are the BRICS+ countries working to create national information platforms? Where are the boundaries of technological sovereignty and how do they relate to the expansion of international scientific and technological ties? What factors ensure the success or predetermine the failures of the initiatives launched within the framework of the association? What are the dynamics of interaction between BRICS+ member and partner states?
Moderator: Dr. Ruslan Mamedov, Scientific Director of the Primakov Center for International Cooperation
Speaker: Dr. Victoria Panova, Head, BRICS Expert Council — Russia, Vice Rector, HSE University, Russian W20 Sherpa
Speaker: Dr. Victoria Panova, Head, BRICS Expert Council — Russia, Vice Rector, HSE University, Russian W20 Sherpa
14:45–15:15
Break
15:15–16:30
Participant session "Scientific and Technological Development in BRICS+ countries Amid Global Competition"
Discussion (5 speakers) — 7 minutes per person
Moderator:
Ibrahim Ibrahimov, Research Fellow at the Center for the Middle East Studies, IMEMO RAS
Speakers:
Nikolay Dmitriev, Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Industrial Economics, Head of the Laboratory for Modeling and Digitalization of Socio-Economic Systems, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (Russia)
Amber Afreen Abid, Research Officer at the Strategic Vision Institute (SVI) (Pakistan)
Sofya Pikalo, Master’s student, International Security Department, School of World Politics of the Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia)
Mohamed Rabie Eldeihy, Deputy Director of AL-Hewar Center for Research and Studies (Egypt)
Ibrahim Ibrahimov, Research Fellow at the Center for the Middle East Studies, IMEMO RAS
Speakers:
Nikolay Dmitriev, Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Industrial Economics, Head of the Laboratory for Modeling and Digitalization of Socio-Economic Systems, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (Russia)
Amber Afreen Abid, Research Officer at the Strategic Vision Institute (SVI) (Pakistan)
Sofya Pikalo, Master’s student, International Security Department, School of World Politics of the Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia)
Mohamed Rabie Eldeihy, Deputy Director of AL-Hewar Center for Research and Studies (Egypt)
17:00–19:00
Visit to the "Russia" Expo
19:00
Dinner
June 22, Sunday
the Evgeny Primakov Center for International Cooperation
Address: Yakovoapostolsky pereulok, 10/1
Address: Yakovoapostolsky pereulok, 10/1
10:00–10:30
Welcome coffee
10:30–11:30
Expert session "Knowledge is the New Oil? The Economy in the Age of Data and Innovation"
Knowledge is one of the factors of production. In the context of technological progress, it no longer only refers to business competencies — now this includes data and algorithms, which are used as a basis for new business models. The "knowledge economy" puts forward new requirements not only for the main economic actors, the education system and the quality of human capital.
How are science and technology shaping the economy of the 21st century? Can we talk about humanity’s transition to a knowledge economy? What is the impact of technology, big data and innovation on global markets?
Participants will explore examples of successful innovation ecosystems, the role of universities and research centers in the development of new industries, and the prospects for cooperation between government, business and academia in shaping the economy of the future.
How are science and technology shaping the economy of the 21st century? Can we talk about humanity’s transition to a knowledge economy? What is the impact of technology, big data and innovation on global markets?
Participants will explore examples of successful innovation ecosystems, the role of universities and research centers in the development of new industries, and the prospects for cooperation between government, business and academia in shaping the economy of the future.
Moderator: Alexander Novikov, Project Director at the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund, junior researcher at the Centre for Transition Economy Studies for African Studies RAS
Speaker: Dr. Pyotr Kalmykov, Deputy First Vice-Rector of the Shenzhen MSU-BIT University
Speaker: Dr. Pyotr Kalmykov, Deputy First Vice-Rector of the Shenzhen MSU-BIT University
11:30–11:45
Break
11:45–13:00
Participant session "Knowledge is the new oil? The Economy in the Age of Data and Innovation"
Discussion (5 speakers) — 7 minutes per person
Moderator: Stanislav Lazovskii, Junior Research Fellow at the Center for the Middle East Studies, IMEMO RAS
Speakers:
Vladislav Tyapkin, Ph.D. student, Department of World Economy, Faculty of International Relations, MGIMO University (Russia)
Anggy Vira Pambudi, Lecturer of International Relations at the International Relations Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang (Indonesia)
Polina Anufrieva, Master’s student of International Business, World Economy and International Affairs Department, Rostov State University of Economics (Russia)
Pooja Sinha, Cand. of Russian Literature and Culture Studies, Guest Lecturer at the Department of Statistics, Hindu College, University of Delhi (India)
Ekaterina Strakhova, Master’s Student of Analytics and Consulting in International Relations, Tyumen State University (Russia)
Speakers:
Vladislav Tyapkin, Ph.D. student, Department of World Economy, Faculty of International Relations, MGIMO University (Russia)
Anggy Vira Pambudi, Lecturer of International Relations at the International Relations Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang (Indonesia)
Polina Anufrieva, Master’s student of International Business, World Economy and International Affairs Department, Rostov State University of Economics (Russia)
Pooja Sinha, Cand. of Russian Literature and Culture Studies, Guest Lecturer at the Department of Statistics, Hindu College, University of Delhi (India)
Ekaterina Strakhova, Master’s Student of Analytics and Consulting in International Relations, Tyumen State University (Russia)
13:00–14:00
Lunch
14:00–15:00
Expert session "Closing the Loop: Nuclear Technologies and Global Development"
Nuclear reaction has become the basis for a whole range of innovative solutions. Today, the introduction of nuclear technologies is not limited to the energy sector, but covers many civilian and military sectors of the economy. Participants will discuss risks and opportunities of their use in traditional and new applications.
What role is assigned to nuclear technologies in countries and regions of the world? What are the differences of scientific and technological strategies of key market players? What are the prospects for the development of nuclear energy in the world economy? What are the obstacles to the introduction of nuclear technologies? What are the prospects for the use of nuclear technologies outside the energy sector? Can nuclear power become a part of a "green consensus"? How does the introduction of nuclear technologies affect international security and nuclear non-proliferation issues?
What role is assigned to nuclear technologies in countries and regions of the world? What are the differences of scientific and technological strategies of key market players? What are the prospects for the development of nuclear energy in the world economy? What are the obstacles to the introduction of nuclear technologies? What are the prospects for the use of nuclear technologies outside the energy sector? Can nuclear power become a part of a "green consensus"? How does the introduction of nuclear technologies affect international security and nuclear non-proliferation issues?
Moderator: Dr. Tatiana Khaynatskaya, Research Fellow at the Department for Comparative Political Studies, Center for Comparative Socio-Economic and Political Studies, IMEMO RAS
Speakers:
Dr. Konstantin Bogdanov, Head of the Strategic Analysis and Forecasting Center, IMEMO RAS
Dr. Ruslan Mamedov, Scientific Director of the Primakov Center for International Cooperation
Speakers:
Dr. Konstantin Bogdanov, Head of the Strategic Analysis and Forecasting Center, IMEMO RAS
Dr. Ruslan Mamedov, Scientific Director of the Primakov Center for International Cooperation
15:00–15:15
Break
15:15–16:30
Participant session "Closing the Loop: Nuclear Technologies and Global Development"
Discussion (5 speakers) — 7 minutes per person
Moderator: Vitaly Sagitov, Project Manager of the Evgeny Primakov Center for International Cooperation
Speakers:
Andrey Kupriyanov, student at the Faculty of International Law, MGIMO University (Russia)
Greg Dong Suk Yoo, Ph.D. Candidate of Political Science at MGIMO University, Faculty of International Relations (Republic of Korea)
Andrei Suleikau, Researcher, Section of International Economic Integration, Center for World Economy, the Institute of Economics of NAS of Belarus; Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law, BSU (Belarus)
Priyanshu Agarwal, Research Fellow at the Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (India)
Valeria Gurova, student at the Institute of International Relations, MEPhI (Russia)
Speakers:
Andrey Kupriyanov, student at the Faculty of International Law, MGIMO University (Russia)
Greg Dong Suk Yoo, Ph.D. Candidate of Political Science at MGIMO University, Faculty of International Relations (Republic of Korea)
Andrei Suleikau, Researcher, Section of International Economic Integration, Center for World Economy, the Institute of Economics of NAS of Belarus; Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law, BSU (Belarus)
Priyanshu Agarwal, Research Fellow at the Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (India)
Valeria Gurova, student at the Institute of International Relations, MEPhI (Russia)
16:30–17:00
Closing remarks
Summing up the results of the Youth Session of the "Primakov Readings" - 2025
Summing up the results of the Youth Session of the "Primakov Readings" - 2025
17:00–18:00
Dinner at the Primakov Center
18:00–20:30
Tour of Moscow
June 23, Monday
08:30–17:00
Participation in the program of the XI International Forum "Primakov Readings"
18:30
Gala dinner
Awarding of certificates to the participants
Awarding of certificates to the participants
June 24, Tuesday
Lesnaya by Safmar Hotel
Address: Lesnaya Street, 15
Address: Lesnaya Street, 15
Throughout the day
Departure of international and non-resident participants