BRICS Podcast (EN) Podcast
1) Deputy Director of Cameroon National Museum, Etta Ojang Ivan: “Project of Museum of African Cultures in Moscow has great potential for Cameroon and other African countries”
Recently, the partnership between Russia and African countries in the field of culture and art has reached a qualitatively new level. This is particularly facilitated by the BRICS platform. In 2017, a...Show More
2) Director of Center for BRICS Studies at Fudan University, Shen Yi: “BRICS is very new and innovative mechanism”
In recent years, BRICS has entered a new phase of development, expanding both its membership and its strategic agenda. According to experts, this transformation reflects the growing appeal of the grou...Show More
3) South African businessman and politician, Marius Fransman: "Let's reimagine South Africa through BRICS agenda"
In the 15 years of South Africa's membership in BRICS, the country has become one of the most important members of the grouping and contributes significantly to its work. In 2023, South Africa chaired...Show More
4) Geophysicist Ho-Kwang Mao: “We still are very elementary in understanding material sciences, and I’m one who opens its door”
Studying materials in extreme conditions is a promising area of research that helps to uncover previously unknown secrets about our planet. According to Chinese-American geophysicist Ho-Kwang Mao, the...Show More
5) Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim: "ASEAN takes its position of centrality, which means we should engage with all countries"
Malaysia is actively developing economic ties with ASEAN countries but is also interested in strengthening the Global South, seeing a significant role for BRICS. In 2025, Malaysia was granted the stat...Show More
6) Brazilian political scientist, Fabiano Mielniczuk: "Brazil's participation in World War II is matter of national pride"
During World War II, Brazil made a significant contribution to the struggle of its allies against the Nazi forces, which became its only direct participation in the global conflict. The country entere...Show More
7) Indian writer, Ami Ganatra: "Epic helps to understand essence of culture"
The “Ramayana” and the “Mahabharata” are ancient Indian epic works written in Sanskrit. These texts contain myths about the life of the kings and raise philosophical questions about choice, loyalty, a...Show More
8) President of Indian Chamber of International Business, Manpreet Singh Nagi: “North-South Transport Corridor can change global trade over next year”
2024 was a breakthrough year for relations between Russia and India. The leaders' meeting in Moscow, the BRICS summit in Kazan and a series of working meetings strengthened the partnership. The focus ...Show More
9) Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar: "BRICS cooperation model meets socio-economic development needs of the Global South"
India is actively building up its partnership both with the countries that are at the origins of the creation of the BRICS and with those who have recently joined the group. The country continues to a...Show More
10) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Russia, Genet Teshome Jirru: "BRICS is very important for us"
In 2024, Ethiopia became a member of the BRICS. Being one of the fastest growing economies in the global system, the Republic aims to enhance its trade volume and strengthen ties with members of the g...Show More