Kalradia Student Think Tank

The name Kalradia (from Greek kalos - pure, and Latin radius - ray)

Symbolises a pure ray of knowledge, free from distortion.

About Kalradia Student Think Tank

A student think tank dedicated to the impartial study and interpretation of international relations. We help students, researchers, and faculty develop a deeper understanding of global issues and develop objective analysis.

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Manuals Kalradia Student Think Tank

Mamedzada Kamandar
Zahid oglu

Chairman of Kalradia Student Think Tank

Engaged in international security and geopolitics, with a sharp focus on the Caucasus and its relations with Iran.

Education: Bachelor's degree from Kazan Federal University (International Relations), Master's degree from Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. Additional courses at MGIMO: energy and AI diplomacy, digital competencies.

Languages: Azerbaijani (native), Turkish, Russian, English, Persian

Publications: >25 papers, participation in conferences at MGIMO, IMEMO RAS, and the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Gaifullina Ruziya Rashatovna

Head of the Organising Committee
of the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Specialises in healthcare and is a recognised SMM specialist in Tatarstan.

Education: Specialist degree from Kazan State Medical University (General Medicine).

Languages: Tatar (native), Russian, English, Azerbaijani.

Publications: >5 papers, participation in conferences at Kazan State Medical University, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, and elsewhere.
Jahangirli Sadatkhan Khandzhan oglu

Web Developer at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Specializes in Information Technology and is a well-known web developer in Azerbaijan.

Education: Diploma in Secondary Specialized Education from Khazar University (specialization: Information Security); Bachelor’s degree from Azerbaijan University (specialization: Information Security).

Languages: Azerbaijani (native), Turkish, English.

Publications: More than three research papers; participation in conferences hosted by the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, ITMO University, Innopolis University, and other institutions.
Vankham Phetphaivanh

PR Director at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Holds the position of Third Secretary and Vice Consul at the Embassy of Laos in the Russian Federation.

Education: Bachelor's degree from RUDN University (Old Church Slavonic languages), Master's degree from RUDN University (International Relations).

Languages: Lao (native), Thai, English, Russian.

Publications: >10 papers, participation in conferences at MGIMO, IMEMO RAS, Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry,
RUDN University, and elsewhere.

WE DEVELOP ARTICLES, REPORTS,
RESEARCH ON HOT INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

Analytical reports

Detailed analysis of international events and trends.

Educational materials

Creation and distribution for students and researchers.

Conferences & forums

Organising and hosting educational events for students and specialists.

Event monitoring

Tracking and analysing international news and events.

Research projects

Support and coordination of international relations research.

Knowledge Base

Developing and maintaining a centralised knowledge repository on international relations.

Experts Kalradia Student Think Tank

Grishin Yakov Yakovlevich

Principal Expert at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Renowned Russian historian. Specializes in international relations and political regimes in Eastern Europe (Poland).

Education: Historian, lecturer at Kazan Federal University. PhD (1977) and Doctor of Sciences (1992) in history, professor (1994). Additional courses: digital platforms, information security, international protocol.

Languages: Russian (native), German, Polish.

Publications: monographs, textbooks, articles. Supervised five PhD and three doctoral dissertations.
Akhmetkarimov Bulat Gumarbaevich

Principal Expert at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Rector of Paragon International University
and sits on the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy of the Russian Federation

Education: BA (Economics) from the University of the Aegean, MA (Political Science) from the University of Cincinnati, PhD (International Relations) from Johns Hopkins University.

Languages: Tatar (native), Russian, English, Turkish.

Publications: Monographs, textbooks, articles (SCOPUS). Participant in international conferences.
Beloglazov Albert Vladislavovich

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

A renowned Russian scholar, historian, and political scientist. Specializes in international relations, Russia's policy in Central Asia, and Eurasian integration.

Education: Historian, lecturer at Kazan Federal University. PhD in History (1991), Associate Professor (1998). Additional courses: Digital Platforms, Information Security, International Protocol.

Languages: Russian (native), English, German, Tatar.

Publications: Monographs, textbooks, articles. Supervised seven PhD dissertations and one doctoral dissertation.
Bodrov Oleg Vyacheslavovich

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

Head of the student scientific circle "Globus" (since 1994) at the Department of Regional Studies and Digital Humanities of Kazan Federal University.

Associate Professor, Candidate of History Sciences.

Education: Kazan State University (historian, lecturer), postgraduate study (1989).

Languages: Russian (native), English, French.

Publications: monographs, textbooks, articles. Participant in international and all-Russian conferences. Recipient of awards and honorary diplomas.
Akhmedova Mastura Negmatjonovna

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

A renowned expert in Persian lexicology, lexicography, and Persian language teaching methods in the Russian Federation.

Associate Professor, Candidate of Philology Sciences

Education: Tajik State National University (major in Persian Language and Literature, teacher of Oriental Languages). Additional courses: Information Technology in Education (KFU), Persian Language and Literature Teaching Methods (Shahid Beheshti University, Iran).

Languages: Tajik (native), Russian, Persian, English, Uzbek.

Publications: Monographs ("Homonyms in the Persian Language," "Persian-Russian Dictionary of Homonyms, Homographs, Homophones, and Paronyms"), articles in Russian and international journals. Participant in international conferences.
Ismoilov Lutfullo Eshonovich

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

A specialist in the late medieval history of Central Asia of the 16th century, the history of Sufism and Muslim hagiography.

Associate Professor, Candidate of History Sciences.

Education: Tajik State University (historian, lecturer). Additional courses: Digital Platforms, IT in Education (KFU), "Higher School Teacher" course (KemSU).

Languages: Tajik (native), Russian, English, Persian.

Publications: Monographs ("Essays on the History of Maverannahr Sufism," "Essays on the History of Muslim Mysticism," etc.), articles in Russian and international publications. Participant in international conferences.
Ponomarenko Anatoly Petrovich

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

Senior Lecturer, Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba.

Candidate of History Sciences

Education: Bachelor's degree in International Relations at RUDN University, Master's degree in International Relations at RUDN University (with honors). Additional courses: Moscow State Linguistic University, RUDN University (teaching methods, translation theory, inclusive education, linguistics).

Languages: Russian (native), English, German.

Publications: Articles on Austrian foreign policy, the migration crisis, and online education. Conference participant.
Brebdane Ammar Mohsen

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

Editor of Russia Today, lecturer in the Department of Theory and History of International Relations at RUDN University.

Candidate of Historical Sciences

Education: Bachelor of Laws (Tishreen University, Syria), Master of International Relations (Damascus University), postgraduate studies and PhD thesis at RUDN University (International Relations). Additional courses: English (upper-intermediate), international education in a multipolar world, anti-corruption education.

Languages: Arabic (native), English, Russian.

Publications: Articles in the RUDN University Bulletin, Asia and Africa Today magazine (co-authored), book reviews on the Middle East and South Asia.
Nurselen Tamer Yıldırım

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

Lecturer at RUDN University’s Department of International Economic Relations. A renowned expert in international labor markets, migration, global goods and services markets, Turkish-Russian economic relations, Eurasian integration, and trade dynamics.

Ph.D. in Economics.

Education: Master’s degree, RUDN University, Faculty of Economics, major in World Economy (Department of International Economic Relations), 2019. Bachelor’s degree, RUDN University, Faculty of Economics, profile “Economics. International Trade”; among the university’s best graduates.

Languages: Turkish (native), Russian, English.

Publications: Numerous Scopus-indexed publications on Turkish-Russian economic relations, Eurasian integration, and trade dynamics. Teaches undergraduate courses in English on international labor markets, migration, and global goods.
Zhdanovich Olga Vladimirovna

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

Member of the Youth Section of the Scientific Council "Socio-political and demographic problems of the formation of the Eurasian Economic Union" at URAN, Chairman of the Research Council of the Faculty of International Relations.

Candidate of Economic Sciences

Education: Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Belarus (global economy), and postgraduate studies at the Faculty of International Relations of Belarusian State University (global economy).
Additional courses: MGIMO, Azerbaijan Technological University, MGIMO-Tashkent, UrFU, RIVS, BSU, and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University..

Languages: Belarusian (native), Russian, English.

Publications: Monographs, articles. Participant in international conferences and forums.
Plyushchikov Vladislav Vadimovich

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

Coordinator of the English-language Master’s Programme in Management and Design of Urban Green Infrastructure. Member of the Organising Committee of international events. Since 2020, Deputy Director for International Affairs at RUDN University.

Associate Professor. Candidate of Historical Sciences.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, RUDN University. Master’s degree in World Politics, RUDN University and the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

Languages: Russian (native), English, Spanish.

Publications: Monographs, textbooks and teaching aids, and articles indexed in Scopus. Participant in international conferences. Completed more than 20 professional development programmes in international relations, sociocultural adaptation of international students in Russia, and digital educational technologies.
Calherbe Monel

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

Lecturer and entrepreneur specializing in Haiti's affairs, foreign policy, diplomacy, economic development, and BRICS.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Management, Regent University; Master of Arts in International Affairs, The New School; additional MBA studies at New England College.

Languages: Haitian Creole (native), French, English.

Publications: Research article on climate challenges in Haiti; analytical reports on smallholder farming economics; manifestos and development plans for the “Chrétien pour Haïti” mission. Participant in BRICS and international forums.
Akhmedov Nagi
Rauf oglu

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center) in Baku. Expert in international relations and security.

Education: Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Public Administration). Additional courses: International Security, Regional Connectivity, Transport Corridors, and Programs for Civil Servants.

Languages: Azerbaijani (native), English, and Turkish.

Publications: Analytical articles and reports in The Jamestown Foundation, Modern Diplomacy, Eurasia Review, and News.az. Topics: SCO, Azerbaijan-EU, regional security challenges.
Kazem Nejad Dahkai Sedighe

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

A well-known translator of the Persian language in Tatarstan.

Education: Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Tehran (Philology, Persian Language Teaching). Additional courses at Kazan Federal University: digital technologies in education, university teaching methods, inclusive education.

Languages: Persian (native), Russian, English.

Publications: Articles on Farsi teaching methods, translation, and intercultural communication. Participant in international conferences.
Totorov Zhangazy Paizildabekovich

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

Maxillofacial surgeon, health expert at the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I.K. Akhunbaev.

Education: Specialist degree in dentistry at the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, residency at RUDN University (maxillofacial surgery). Additional courses: dental implantation, bone grafting, digital dentistry, CAD/CAM, healthcare management.

Languages: Kyrgyz (native), Russian, English.

Publications: Articles on digital planning in surgery, osteosynthesis, and healthcare management.
Mzweleni Fundani Mthethwa

Expert at the Kalradia Student
Think Tank

Economic Analyst (and CEO Assistant/Governance specialist), Moses Kotane Research Institute. President of the BRICS Student Commission.

Candidate of Economic Sciences

Education: National Higher Certificate in Marketing at University of Zululand.Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Business Management and Economics) at University of Zululand.

Languages: Zulu (native), Afrikaans, English, Xhosa.

Publications: Scientific articles on statistics, economics, and mathematics. Conference participant (including BRICS and global student research platforms).

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Researchers Kalradia Student Think Tank

Rulev Ivan Alexandrovich

Researcher at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Military sector specialist.

Education: Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia; Master's degree in International Relations, specializing in Cognitive Research and Neurotechnologies, MGIMO University.

Languages: Russian (native), English, French.
Alina Sergeevna Kupriyanova

Researcher at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

International Legal and Customs Specialist.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Russian Customs Academy.

Languages: Russian (native), English.
Kodric Peter

Researcher at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Europe Specialist.

Education: Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Eötvös Loránd University; Master's degree in International Relations, Kazan Federal University.

Languages: Hungarian (native), English, Russian.
Kengamu Merdi

Researcher at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Africa specialist.

Education: Secondary vocational education in international law, University of Kinshasa; bachelor's degree in international relations, Kazan Federal University.

Languages: Lingala (native), French, Kikongo, Swahili, Chiluba, English.
Kalinin Igor
Fedorovich

Researcher at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Asia Specialist.

Education: Bachelor's degree at the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Moscow State University.

Languages: Russian (native), Chinese, English, German.
Starikov Murad
Akhmet-Muradovich

Researcher at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

North America specialist.

Education: Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Kazan Federal University; Master's degree in International Relations, Kazan Federal University.

Languages: Russian (native language), English (American, British, and Australian dialects), Spanish, French, German.
Daouda Kasse

Researcher at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Antarctic specialist.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Cheikh Hamidou Kane Digital University (Senegal); Master's degree in Peace, Security, and Development, Cheikh Hamidou Kane Digital University (Senegal).

Languages: Fulani (native), Wolof, French, English.
Javan Matsai

Researcher at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

South America Specialist.

Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Taraba State University; Barrister-at-Law (B.L.), Nigerian Law School.

Languages: Hausa (native), English, Yoruba, Igbo.
Muhammad Mustafa Imam

Researcher at the Kalradia Student Think Tank

Specialist in Australia and Oceania.

Education: Pearson BTEC Level 3 & O'levels in Business, Sociology, T&T from International Islamic University Islamabad & Seeds College of Excellence.

Languages: Urdu (native), English.

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Azerbaijan-Russia Dialogue Club

An informal student-led, expert, and civic platform for direct dialogue. We bring together political science students, cultural figures, businesspeople, and journalists from both countries to build trust and deliver collaborative educational projects.

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Expert Analysis and Research

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