Published on: 2026-04-24
Source: Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia – Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia –
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The research by students of the Economics Faculty of RUDN “CIS Countries — BRICS Countries: Cooperation for the Purpose of Development of Theoretical Institutes” took 1st place in the contest of works on the theme “CIS Countries — Countries of the World: Partnership for Sustainable Development.” The competition was held within the framework of the IV International Scientific Conference “For the Purpose of Sustainable Development of Civilization: Cooperation, Science, Education, Technologies. The Path of CIS Countries to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals: An Integrated Approach.”
The authors of the project wereValeria Pystina,Aleksandra NevedomskayaиPolina Yalontova. The scientific supervisor of the students was an associate professor of the Department of Economic and Mathematical Modeling of RUDN, a candidate of economic sciencesInna Vasilyevna Lazanyuk.
About the study
In their work, the authors conducted a comprehensive study of the prospects for interaction between CIS countries and BRICS in the field of artificial intelligence development to achieve sustainable development goals. They paid special attention to analyzing the state of AI in BRICS+ countries and the CIS, identifying key areas of cooperation, and justifying the necessity of joint initiatives to overcome digital inequality.
The methodological novelty of the study lies in the use of a multi-criteria classification of countries by the level of AI development, which allowed identifying groups of states with different capabilities and limitations. The theoretical positions are supported by examples from real practice, and the conclusions and recommendations can be used for the development of strategic plans at the international and national levels.
Within the framework of the study, the authors divided the countries intoIn three groups:
- leadersA — China;
- middle-income countriesA — Russia, OPEC, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Egypt;
- countries with a low level of developmentIn most CIS countries, South Asia, Iran, Ethiopia.
This approach allowed to identify possibilities for complementary partnership based on the exchange of competencies, resources, and experience.
Scientific work has also shown that the BRICS countries and the CIS actively implement AI in healthcare, education, agriculture, urban management, and energy, but they face somesystemic problems, among which :Â
- technological dependence on Western countries
- data shortage for model training;
- staff outflow;
- fragmentation of the regulatory framework;
- insufficient development of digital infrastructure.
Proposals for cooperation
To overcome these barriers, the authors proposedmechanisms of multifaceted cooperation:
- Creation of joint research centers and production facilities;
- development of ethical and technical standards;
- Formation of a common platform for data exchange with compliance with sovereign norms;
- implementation of educational programs and academic exchanges.
Special attention in the work is given to projects in the field“Green” II, aimed at reducing energy consumption and environmental damage, which corresponds to global sustainable development trends. The theoretical positions of the study are confirmed by the analysis of national strategies of participating countries and practical examples of implementing energy efficiency in priority sectors of the economy.
The authors emphasize: joint initiatives allow not only to reduce the digital divide, but also to strengthen the technological sovereignty of the participating countries, ensuring sustainable growth in the long term.
“Our victory became possible thanks to coordinated teamwork and the precise scientific guidance of Inna Vasilevna. We were impressed by the high level of organization of the competition: the professionalism of the jury, the interesting reports of other participants, and the opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues from various fields. We gained not only valuable knowledge but also a surge of inspiration for future projects. Working in the team was a real pleasure. Everyone contributed, proposed unique ideas, and was not afraid to take responsibility. We learned to listen to each other, find compromises, and move together toward a common goal.””Such experience is priceless and will definitely come in handy for us in the future. We thank the organizers for the excellent opportunity to show ourselves and wish all participants new scientific discoveries and bright victories!” —Aleksandra Nevedomskaya.
The victory of the team from the Faculty of Economics at RUDN confirms the high level of scientific research at the faculty and its contribution to the development of international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence.
Congratulations to Valery, Alexander, Polina, and their scientific supervisor on the well-deserved success!
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