To Maintain and to Overcome the Quality of Preparation at the School of International Relations

Abstract

Irina Mitrofanova, Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor at the World Economy Department, has been working in MGIMO for 50 years. She teaches such disciplines as Economic Geography and Geoeconomics of Globalisation. For 30 years Irina Mitrofanova has been in charge for language preparation at the School of International Relations as Deputy Dean.

In the interview she spoke about the development of World Economy Department and changes in the methods of teaching. Irina Mitrofanova explained how languages are assigned to students of the School of International Relations and which languages are prioritized now. She told us how applicants to the School have changed and shared her observations of the relations between the Dean Office and students.