What if history wasn’t in books — but under your feet? ⛽️

That’s exactly what our InteRussia fellows discovered in Shugurovo — a tiny village an hour from Almetyevsk, hiding one of the most unexpected treasures of the region.

Once upon a time, this was a place of sweat and fire. A 19th-century bitumen plant stood here, founded by a American entrepreneur in search of oil. He didn’t find oil — but he found bitumen, and the story of industrial Tatarstan began. Fast forward to today: that same ground has become a one-of-a-kind open-air oil museum. Not a place you stroll through quietly — but one that grabs your attention with steam hissing from pipes, miners shouting from the shadows, and narrow tunnels carved into the side of a mountain.

The fellows walked through the recreated mineshafts, felt the cold air and silence underground, stood face to face with machines that once powered the early days of oil refining.

But that’s not all ❗️

The fellows also explored local oil enterprises, learned about cutting-edge technologies in field operations, and yes — even saddled up for a horseback ride.

In Tatarstan, oil is not just fuel. It’s legacy. And now, our fellows are part of it.

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Which InteRussia fellowship should you apply for by the end of the summer? 🌺

Are you still contemplating how to make the most of the second half of the year? The InteRussia team continues to accept applications — and this might just be the breakthrough experience you’ve been waiting for.

The fellowships are made for curious minds and bold spirits — for those eager to break boundaries and connect professionally across the globe.

Here’s what you can apply for right now:

⭕️Journalism (Latin America and the Caribbean)
⭕️Biotechnologies (all over the world)
⭕️Medicine (all over the world)
⭕️International Relations (all over the world)
⭕️Energy (ASEAN countries)
⭕️Nuclear Technologies (all over the world)

To help you every step of the way, we’ve created a straightforward guide that answers all your questions. Download it, and make your application shine! ↘️

The InteRussia fellowship program is implemented with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation, World Youth Festival Directorate and Rossotrudnichestvo.

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Kazan = culture, history… and lots of food. Ready to explore? 🥯

Right now, our InteRussia fellows in Oil & Gas are discovering Kazan from all sides — from university labs to the underground world of geology. But in between lectures and field trips, they've also explored the city like locals.

So we asked them: what are the must-see spots in Kazan?

🗂Here are 5 places they say you can’t miss!

Bring your walking shoes and come hungry. Because Kazan has views, stories and pastries that will haunt your dreams.

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