In 2026, young drama theatre actors from BRICS+ countries will once again come to Moscow to participate in the InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship programme. The programme is organised by the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, the TV BRICS International Media Network and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation “Mezhdunarodniki”. The fellowship is held as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship initiative “New Generation” with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation. The programme is designed for…

BRICS was created as an economic group focused on issues of security and development. However, today, for effective interaction, member states have to rethink and build a new system of socio-humanitarian coordinates. BRICS cooperation in culture The first thing researchers point to when examining BRICS intercultural cooperation is the divergence of interests and values. This is not about the current shared goals of the Global South countries, but about the historically formed cultural and civilisational foundations. However, this is more…

Zimbabwe has intensified its bid to join the BRICS group, with the government deepening diplomatic engagement with member states to expand international partnerships and boost its global influence. According to the information published by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS, the push comes amid a shift towards a multipolar world, where emerging economies are increasingly forging cooperative groups to strengthen economic and political collaboration. Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, confirmed that Harare…

The climate crisis is forcing humanity to fundamentally rethink its relationship with nature. Most countries around the world are already prepared to move towards carbon neutrality by 2050. In the autumn of 2023, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the planet had experienced a “season of boiling” (the hottest summer on record) and noted that the climate crisis had already begun. However, the record did not last long. The following summer, temperatures rose even higher and, according to…

Madagascar may soon become a BRICS partner country. This issue was discussed during a meeting between the President of the island state, Michael Randrianirina, and the President of the BRICS member South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, L’Express de Madagascar reported. Randrianirina paid a working visit to Pretoria. Ramaphosa agreed to support Madagascar’s request to obtain partner status within the grouping of the world’s largest emerging economies. “The President of South Africa accepted our request to include Madagascar among the BRICS partner…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, summing up the results of the past year, noted the achievements of international diplomacy within the BRICS group and, in particular, Brazil’s productive work as chair of the group in 2025. The minister spoke about this during his annual press conference. The meeting with journalists was moderated by the official Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova. “All BRICS countries are our good partners; over the past year, our relations with each of them have strengthened, and…

Ethiopia will take an active part in the main BRICS events in 2026, which will be chaired by India. This was stated by India’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, in an exclusive comment to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.   According to the ambassador, Ethiopia is making a significant contribution to the work of the association and is ready to further share its experience. The country plans to present its achievements in sustainable development, urban renewal and green technologies.…

The heads of state of the BRICS countries recognised the importance of the integrated use of transport to create a sustainable system within the group back at the Kazan Summit in 2024. Developed infrastructure, economically efficient routes, new technologies and standards should facilitate the growth of trade flows and the movement of people. It is for this purpose that the countries are exploring the possibility of establishing a unified logistics platform. Its goal is to create multimodal logistics between countries…

The role of BRICS in the global community continues to grow. By the end of 2025, few would doubt that this role is increasingly coordinating and consolidating the position of Global South countries. According to a number of experts, the main and most significant outcome of Brazil’s 2025 BRICS Chairmanship was the process of forming common approaches. In a period of rapid transformation of the world order, this is one of the most important tasks. “Brazil’s Chairmanship of BRICS in…

The article was prepared by Svetlana Khristoforova. In 2025, foreign tourists brought Brazil record revenue, Indonesia reported a 10 per cent increase in tourist arrivals compared to last year, and China is experiencing a boom in Russian tourism following the visa cancellation, while Russia is developing business travel. Why are BRICS countries becoming popular travel destinations, and how will this affect the economy, ecology, and social development of the regions? Brazil National parks in the Amazon basin, scenic canyons and…