December 4th saw the signing of an enhanced cooperation agreement between the School of Business and International Proficiency and Baikal Communications Group. The document was signed by MGIMO Vice-Rector A. V. Malgin and BCG Director E. M. Voiteko.

The Agreement established cooperation between the parties in implementing joint educational programmes and outlined new areas of future collaboration.

MGIMO and Baikal Communications Group have been cooperating since 2015, and have regularly conducted master-classes for top managers of the largest Russian and international companies, launched a joint advanced training programme «GR: Lobbying in Business and NPO», deliver an annual one-semester master course on GR and lobbying for students.