The Department of International Relations of the University of Dhaka organized a special lecture titled “Russian Foreign Policy and the New World Order” on Sunday, 8 November 2026, bringing together distinguished scholars from RUDN University and delegates from the Russian Embassy in Dhaka.

Chairman of the Department of International Relations Prof. Dr. ASM Ali Ashraf delivered welcome address. Ms. Alexandra A. Khlevnoy, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Russian Federation and Director of the Russian House in Dhaka, delivered the introductory speech.

Dr. Nikolay Nikolayevich Yagodka, Deputy Dean for International Affairs at RUDN University, delivered a lecture examining Russia’s foreign policy and its vision for an emerging multipolar world order managed by multiple centers of power who interact with each other on equal terms. He discussed Russia’s emphasis on sovereignty, and partnerships with countries including India, China, Brazil and South Africa in advancing what Moscow describes as the “Global Majority.”

This was followed by Dr. Valeriia Adlerovna Berest’s lecture on Russian art ,culture, diversity and its significance in international relations. Both lectures highlighted the longstanding and close ties between Moscow and Dhaka.

The event concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session, during which students actively exchanged views with the speakers. Associate Prof. Dr. Sheikh Shams Morsalin gave vote of thanks.

The programme provided a valuable platform for academic exchange and dialogue on contemporary international affairs.

09/11/2026

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka