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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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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 million. This was reported by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia. The visa-free regime is having a positive impact on tourist traffic between the two countries: the leaders of both nations have extended it through the end of 2027.What other factors have contributed to the strengthening of relations between Russia and China?Jian Lian, Economist, Founder and Head of an investment firm, spoke on this in our BRICSterview.TV BRICS reporter: Leonid Samuna
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 consideration is floating nuclear power plants, which Brazil is negotiating to acquire from Russia.What effect could this cooperation have on the transformation of the republic’s energy sector? What opportunities for renewable energy projects are opened up by the country’s cooperation with BRICS partners?Lais Nascimento Cardoso Cruz, Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, shared her insights on this topic in BRICSterview.TV BRICS reporter: Leonid Samuna
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.What role can Thailand’s upcoming chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations play in this? How has engagement with BRICS affected the country’s economic development?Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, shared his insights on this topic in BRICSterview.TV BRICS reporter: Leonid Samuna
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 the late 2000s, winter swimming has been actively promoted by Ram Barkai, a seventy-year-old athlete who has taken part in multi-hour swims in South Africa, Russia and China.What attracts athletes to this sport? What initiatives could improve the safety of such competitions?Ram Barkai, Founder of the International Ice Swimming Association, told about this in a BRICSterview.TV BRICS reporter: Tatyana Likhachyova
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 use of renewables.Is cooperation with Russia on peaceful nuclear technologies in demand in Ecuador? What measures would allow the country to scale up its green generation capacity?Gissele Cristina Flores Suarez, Associate at the Climate Finance Group of Latin America and the Caribbean, shared her insights on this topic in BRICSterview.TV BRICS reporter: Leonid Samuna
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 issues related to gender equality.What is the source of women’s strength, and what is their role in South African politics? How is gender equality being promoted in the BRICS countries?Refilwe Maria Mtsweni-Tsipane, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces of the Republic of South Africa shared her insights on this topic in our BRICSterview.TV BRICS reporter: Ekaterina Fomina
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 of production, trade and investment.What steps should member states of the group take to further boost these indicators? How does cooperation within the group affect bilateral ties between Russia and Brazil?Feliciano de Sa Guimaraes, Associate Professor at the Institute of International Relations of the University of Sao Paulo, shared his insights on this topic in our BRICSterview.TV BRICS reporter: Leonid Samuna
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, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification launched the international initiative "Silk Road Caravan" – an expedition across Eurasian rangelands with participants from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan.TV BRICS reporter: Ekaterina Fomina
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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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