N.A.Simonia on Russian energy policy
About European Studies Institute
At the summit in Moscow in May 2005, the European Union and Russia agreed to investigate the means of promoting the EU related studies and training in Russia. Within the framework of the EU/Russia Common Space of Science and Education, the aim was to encourage the study of EU law, economy and politics, in accordance with the best practices in the EU, including training and retraining of government officials and post-graduate students.
To achieve this the EU and Russia decided to found a European Institute at the appropriate Russian Institute in Moscow (MGIMO). On 25 September 2006 the European Studies Institute (ESI) commenced its activities at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations-University (MGIMO) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The main goal of the ESI is to equip professionals engaged in the EU-Russia cooperation with a better knowledge and understanding of the European Union and EU-Russia dialogue for the benefit of both parties and their rapprochement.
Doctorate lecture by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Speech by NATO Secretary General Rasmussen at MGIMO
Lecture by Ted Turner at MGIMO
