The programme has been held on an annual basis since its inception in 2017, with advisory support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, for the purpose of expanding the pool of young experts who specialize in BRICS-related studies, or BRICSologists. The ultimate goal is to cultivate a new generation of experts, a professional community of young BRICSologists with a deep understanding of the BRICS countries, while further expanding and encouraging youth collaboration across BRICS.
In 2024, the programme will be carried out also with the support of the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund, and the MGIMO University, as part of the Russian government's Priority 2030 university support programme.
The main objectives are:
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Since the inception of the BRICS International School in 2017, the success of the project has fostered the creation of an informal community of young professionals from across the BRICS countries. With each passing year, the number of BRICS International School alumni grows and, thanks to them, the informal community itself expands.