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Podcasts about history, economics, domestic politics and international relations in the BRICS countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia.What new technologies have already been introduced in the BRICS? How will the entry of new countries strengthen the position of the association? How will the BRICS expansion affect the business environment in Russia? How can we speed up the process of creating a new global settlement currency for the BRICS countries?
Together with historians, scientists, sociologists, political scientists and authors of popular non-fiction, we will figure out this issue.
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Economist, Founder and Head of investment firm, Jian Lian: "Russian-Chinese relations have improved significantly and are at their highest level ever"
<p>One of the sectors experiencing significant growth is tourism. By the end of 2026, the number of trips to the People’s Republic of China is expected to exceed 1 million, while trips to the Russian Federation are projected to reach 1.5 mi
Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Lais Nascimento Cardoso Cruz: “Most important sector in Brazil for attracting financing is nuclear energy”
<p>Brazil’s National Energy Plan to 2050 envisages expanding nuclear generation by 8–10 GW. According to the authorities, this is expected to ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply for the population. One of the solutions under con
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kingdom of Thailand, Sihasak Phuangketkeow: "BRICS is important because it represents voice of Global South"
<p>Since 2025, Thailand has officially participated in BRICS activities as a partner state, declaring its readiness for deeper integration with the group. Bangkok is confident that the Kingdom can bring the group closer to the ASEAN.</p><p>
Founder of International Ice Swimming Association, Ram Barkai: "Swimming in ice is physical, but 80% of success is mental"
According to industry estimates, about 2 million people worldwide now practise winter or ice swimming. Enthusiasts say this extreme sport helps strengthen the immune system and has a positive effect on virtually all bodily systems. Since th
Associate at Climate Finance Group of Latin America and Caribbean, Gissele Cristina Flores Suarez: "We have to learn from Brazil, Russia, and China in clean energy development"
Latin America already has one of the "cleanest" energy mixes in the world today. Experts believe that by 2050, 76 per cent of all electricity in the region will come from renewable sources. Ecuador, in particular, is actively expanding its
Chairperson of National Council of Provinces of South Africa, Refilwe Maria Mtsweni-Tsipane: "Women must take centre stage in sustainable development programmes of countries"
In August, the Republic of South Africa celebrates Women’s Month. This is not only a tribute to previous generations who contributed to the advancement of women’s rights and the development of society but also an important time to focus on
Associate Professor at University of Sao Paulo, Feliciano de Sa Guimaraes: "We seek for order in which our voices are better heard, more heard than before"
BRICS' share of global gross domestic product at purchasing power parity has reached 40 per cent. Experts say this figure reflects fundamental shifts in the structure of the world economy, with developing countries becoming the main drivers
Executive Secretary of UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Yasmine Fouad: "Use of AI represents game-changer in digital transformation for dealing with land"
<p>The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. To draw public attention to the growing risks facing steppe, desert and dryland ecosystems and to the role of pastoral communities in protecting them
Deputy Chairperson of Gauteng Provincial Legislature of South Africa, Thulani Kunene: "We want to learn from Moscow's experience in organising public transportation system"
Gauteng currently accounts for around a third of the Republic of South Africa’s GDP. The province is a major transport, logistics and manufacturing hub for the country. The development of these sectors is also supported by partner experienc
Director, Producer, documentary filmmaker, Johan Badenhorst: "BRICS countries offer massive opportunity for tourism"
Johan Badenhorst spent about seven years preparing for his journey across Russia. In May 2026, the expedition set out from Murmansk – the largest city in the world north of the Arctic Circle. Over 2.5 months on the truck, the South African
Director General of Independent Evaluation Office of New Development Bank, Ashwani Muthoo: "Harmonisation of methodologies in evaluation for projects is critical"
Over the years, the New Development Bank has approved approximately 120 projects worldwide, totalling more than US$39 billion. Many of these projects are well known, including Line 6 of the Qingdao Metro in China; the large-scale Delhi – Gh
Consultant in Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister of India, Apurv Kumar Mishra: "There is strategic logic to economic partnership between Russia and India"
India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The key goal set by the government is to achieve a GDP of US$5 trillion. BRICS partners are helping to unlock the potential. Mutual trade turnover with Russia exceeded US$60 billio
Spouse of Ambassador of Indonesia to Russia, Fitria Wibowo Tavares: “BRICS membership helps us so much in terms of addressing issues of common concern”
At the end of 2025, Indonesia signed a Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. The new trade regime between the two parties provides preferential access to 90 per cent of goods from the Indonesian side. The EAEU covers 90.5 p
Chairman of Russia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Advisory Council, Emmanuel Chukwuka Johnson: “BRICS provides Nigeria with opportunity to have global voice”
In 2025, Nigeria was granted BRICS partner country status. This has provided the Republic with new prospects for development in trade, education, healthcare, and technology. Emmanuel Chukwuka Johnson, Chairman of the Russia-Nigeria Trade an
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Zimbabwe to Russian Federation, Mark Grey Marongwe: "BRICS gives smaller countries new options"
A roadmap for the development of peaceful nuclear energy, untapped mineral wealth and a tourism boom – Russia and Zimbabwe intensified their cooperation across multiple sectors in 2026. The republic, endowed with resources crucial for globa
Specialist in renewable energy and sustainable business project development, Muhammad Dhery Mahendra: “Indonesia has biggest geothermal reserves in world”
Indonesia is one of the centers of energy transformation in Southeast Asia. By 2050, the country intends to increase the share of green energy in its overall energy mix to 31 per cent, and by 2060, it aims to achieve carbon neutrality.<p>Wh
Chairman of India-Russia Foundation, Sudhir Pal Sabharwal: "Relations between Russia and India are elevated to privileged partnership"
More than five centuries ago the great Russian navigator Afanasy Nikitin voyaged to India, laying the foundations for relations between the two countries. Nowadays the countries cooperate in a number of important areas, among them are educa
Researcher at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Bui Minh Phuong: “In future, I see that every company and every household to use renewable energy”
A roadmap for the development of peaceful nuclear energy until 2030, negotiations on the modernisation of hydroelectric power facilities and LNG supplies – Russia and Vietnam intensified their cooperation in the energy sector in 2025. The r
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 decision was made to establish the BRIC
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 group as a platform for equitable global tec
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 BRICS, emphasising the importance of "p
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 scale and importance of the high-pressu
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 status of a partner country of the group.<p>
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 entered the war in 1942 and became the only La
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, and duty. The books have been translated
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 is on the economy.<p><br /></p><p>TV BRI
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 actively develop joint projects with Russ
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 group. Environmental protection and reduc
Political scientist Richard Sakwa: "BRICS is the foundation of more mature international politics"
2024 marks Russia's BRICS Chairmanship, also recognised globally as the year of the group's major expansion. Richard Sakwa, a professor at the University of Kent, Moscow State University, and Senior Research Fellow at the Higher School of E
South-African scholar professor Fulufhelo Netswera: “There is no doubt that BRICS is on the rise”
The interest in BRICS studies is growing rapidly among publishers and scholars worldwide. The topics of financial, environmental cooperation, cultural, and educational exchange are under the academic lens of the BRICS Research Institute in
