As part of the implementation of the large-scale social and humanitarian project "BRICS: values that unite us", which has been developed since 2023 by Kazan Innovative University named after V.G. Timiryasov, the university delegation participated in the IV International Laboratory of Youth Projects of the BRICS countries on April 7-8, 2025 at MGIMO.

Kazan Innovative University was represented by Vice Rector for Strategic Development Dr. Liliya Vorontsova and Advisor to the Rector for Strategic Initiatives Prof. Oleg Agapov.

Special attention at the forum was paid to the project "BRICS Peoples choose life", which is being implemented with the support of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Rossotrudnichestvo and leading Russian universities. Kazan Innovative University has made a significant contribution to its development. In December 2024, it was on the basis of KIU that the BRICS Youth Day was held, also with the participation of Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Sherpa of Russia in BRICS, Dmitry Polikanov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo, and President of the Regional Public Organization “BRICS. The World of Traditions", Lyudmila Sekacheva, Head of the BRICS Peoples Choose Life Program. It should be noted that the National Anthem of the BRICS nations was performed in KIU for the first time, which became a vivid symbol of intercultural unity.

Recognition of KIU's achievements at the federal level

Summing up the results of the Russian stage of the project, the head of the "BRICS. The World of Traditions" Lyudmila Sekacheva thanked the administration and students of KIU for their active participation in the development of humanitarian diplomacy.

It was a special honor to certify Kazan Innovative University named after V.G. Timiryasov with a Certificate of Honor from the hands of Russian Sherpa in BRICS Sergey Ryabkov and Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Dmitry Polikanov for the invaluable support and comprehensive assistance in carrying out the Kazan stage of the International and Interregional Socio-cultural and Business Program "BRICS Peoples choose life". Prof. Oleg Agapov, Advisor to the Rector for Strategic Initiatives, was awarded a Certificate of Merit for his contribution to supporting BRICS international civil initiatives.

In addition to official events, the International Laboratory of Youth Projects at MGIMO has become a platform for the informal exchange of practices, opinions, and plans. In particular, communication on the "margins" allowed Dr. Lilia Vorontsova and Prof. Oleg Agapov to discuss the forms of interaction between the KIU and the Department for Russia's participation in the BRICS Department of Foreign Policy Planning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. In 2025, KIU students and academic staff will have new opportunities: participation in Rossotrudnichestvo projects and strengthening partnerships within the framework of BRICS. In particular, in May 2025, the team of "BRICS. The World of Traditions”, Tver State University, MGIMO, RANEPA and KIU will participate in the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia – the Islamic World: Kazan Forum 2025"

KIU continues to be a driver of international cooperation, uniting young people and experts around the values of peace, traditions and innovations!