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Amid global geopolitical shifts, Russia is strengthening ties with African countries, and education is becoming the foundation of long-term partnership. How is the Russian school of engineering helping African states make the transition from a raw-materials model to technological sovereignty? And why has MISIS University’s century-long experience of integration with industry become for African colleagues not just a benchmark but a ready-to-use working model?

From slavery to neocolonialism, via the slave trade and colonialism, mercantilist Europe built its wealth by plundering Africa and reifying its people.

From September 1 to 4, 2026, President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto paid a working visit to Vladivostok, Russia, to take part in the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026) as the chief guest of honor at the special invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.