A free starting point for authors, bloggers, and media teams from the CIS

Eurasia Media School — A Professional Network Community for Bloggers and Media Professionals from CIS Countries

The curriculum covers a full range of essential competencies—from content strategy and video production to analytics, reporting, and working to a brief—enabling professional growth and audience scaling. Graduates are integrated into the roster of authors for projects run by the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization for the Promotion of International Cooperation "Eurasia" and gain access to a professional community of peers.

Training from top experts

from filming to analytics

Opportunity to become a thought leader

within your region's media landscape

CIS Blogger Community

cross-cultural projects, collaborations, and peer support

Support from the "Eurasia" NPO

grant programs, paid assignments, and participation in international events

The MediaPro team films an interview in a neon studio
The International Eurasia Awards 2026

MediaPro

Join the media team at the Eurasia Awards!

Participate in MediaPro at The Eurasia International Awards – complete an internship, gain hands-on experience, receive a letter of recommendation, and enrich your portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a real-world setting, acquire new knowledge that is genuinely valuable for your profession, and do so under the guidance of seasoned professionals – all on the ground at a major international event.

Young creators discuss a media project in a studio

About the Project

About the Project

The Media School brings together young authors, bloggers, and media professionals from CIS countries. It is a space where you can grow a blog focused on culture, cities, people, education, travel, technology, social initiatives, and personal experiences – without the sense of a rigid, overly official project.

RussiaBelarusKazakhstanArmeniaKyrgyzstanMoldovaTajikistanUzbekistan

Ideology and Core Values

Respect for historical truth and cultural heritage

Unity, friendship, and mutual support among nations

Commitment to traditional values, family, and respect for elders

Development of the Eurasian space through cooperation and youth-led initiatives

Honesty, transparency, and commitment to reliable information

Expert Council

Expert Council

Andrey Olegovich Kondrashov, Expert Council member

Andrey OlegovichKondrashov

Director General of the Information Agency of Russia TASS

“Journalism begins with respect for people and a sense of responsibility for every word. Through the Eurasia Media School, we aim to pass on to young professionals not only technical skills but also a deeper understanding of the purpose behind our work. This is a valuable opportunity to take a serious first step in the media industry.”
Evgeny Georgievich Popov, Expert Council member

Evgeny GeorgievichPopov

Journalist. Deputy of the State Duma of the VIII convocation

“'Eurasia' is an opportunity to gain professional knowledge, find like-minded people, and grow from your very first post to a full-scale media project. Here you will find experienced mentors, real-world practice, and an international community.”
Alexandra Vladimirovna Kosharnitskaya, Expert Council member

Alexandra VladimirovnaKosharnitskaya

First Deputy Director General – Director of Information – Editor-in-Chief of JSC "Television Company NTV"

“In today's media landscape, it is not enough to have ideas – you also need the ability to bring them to life. The Eurasia Media School is designed for those who want to grow, experiment, and create projects that genuinely connect with audiences.”
Natalya Nikolaevna Krolevich, Expert Council member

Natalya NikolaevnaKrolevich

Editor-in-Chief of "Nomad TV," author of socio-political and cultural media projects

“Media today compete not for attention, but for trust. Information can be obtained in seconds, but trust is built over years – through professionalism, accountability, and genuine respect for the viewer.”

Results

What You Will Gain

Practical skills, a strong personal media brand, and an environment where your ideas move beyond the notes app on your phone.

Participants learn to create and edit content

Systematic training

Build an individual learning path tailored to your level: an 8-week foundational course for beginners, and the Blogger Lab for those ready to advance further

Personal brand development

We help you identify and refine your unique focus, develop a content strategy suited to your audience, and create material that genuinely resonates with your followers

Collaborative events

Take part in a variety of offline events, from university media outreach sessions to residential Media Camps, where you can sharpen your skills in the field and connect with peers

Real paid content assignments

Access opportunities to work on briefs from major projects and established media teams

A community for collaboration

Find authors, videographers, editors, and experts to bring your joint projects to life

Prizes and recognition

Top participants receive valuable prizes, the opportunity to win a grant, or the chance to become a mentor or ambassador for the project

Roadmap

Opportunity Roadmap

You may begin with the foundational course and then progress to the Blogger Lab for accelerated growth, or alternatively join the Alumni Club and stay engaged through regular online and offline events

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Foundational 8-Week Online Course

Systematic training with curator feedback, practical assignments, certificate upon completion

Target audience: Beginner bloggers. Selection based on a video introduction

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Blogger Lab

Your personal media accelerator: individual content plan, weekly monitoring and support from a dedicated mentor, free access to top experts

Target audience: Graduates of the foundational online course only, or candidates admitted upon individual recommendation from the "Eurasia" NPO

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EURASIA MEDIA ALUMNI Club

Grant programs, collaboration exchange, content waves, challenges, offline meetups

Target audience: Active graduates of the foundational online course

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Open Educational Events

Free workshops, masterminds, quizzes, live streams with experts, mini-courses

Target audience: Open to all

Start

Foundational 8-Week Online Course

Systematic training for those who want to confidently run a blog and generate income through content

This is the core program for beginners aiming to master the profession of a blogger from the ground up. The course follows a logical, step-by-step progression of competencies – from profile packaging to independent work based on a client brief.

Session formats:

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Video lesson

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Small-group meetings with a curator

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Homework assignments

Over 8 weeks you will learn how to:

  • Package your profile and create a content strategy
  • Shoot, edit, and work with analytics tools
  • Conduct interviews, produce reports, and create content to a brief
  • Write scripts for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok using ready-made templates

Outcome:

Portfolio + certificate + membership in the EURASIA MEDIA ALUMNI Club, with the option to continue in the Blogger Lab

Participation is free of charge. Admission is based on a motivational video submission.

Hands-on workshop on creating content

Application

How to Apply for the Foundational Course

A step-by-step guide to launching your media career

Application

Participation is free. The selection process ensures a motivated cohort and allows curators to give sufficient attention to each participant

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Complete the selection stage: fill out the questionnaire and record a short (up to 1 minute) motivational video

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Receive confirmation and join the upcoming cohort

Experts

Our Experts and Lecturers

Training is delivered by specialists in marketing, social media, editorial formats, and intellectual property law

premium track

Mentoring program for bloggers

Blogger Lab

A premium track for top graduates and highly motivated newcomers (admission by recommendation from the "Eurasia" NPO only). Participation is free, but the selection process is rigorous: the team evaluates motivation, consistency, and readiness to produce content at the level of real-world projects

Individual mentorship and curator support

Opportunity to become a Media School ambassador and receive grant funding for your own projects

Exclusive creative briefs and pilot projects

Access to paid professional tools

Priority invitations to "Eurasia" NPO forums

Opportunity to serve as a mentor for future foundational course cohorts

Alumni

EURASIA MEDIA ALUMNI Club

After completing the course, participants remain part of an active community that fosters growth, collaboration, and ongoing media engagement

Monthly trend briefings and voluntary post critiques

Access to experts through online webinars

Weekly challenges

Collaboration exchange platform

Offline events and meetups

Media School alumni working together
Moscow
Main Event of October1315OCTOBER2026
The International Eurasia Awards 2026

MediaPro

at the Eurasia Awards

MediaPro is an internship program for emerging media professionals seeking to gain real, documented work experience.

This is a complete immersion in the production of one of the year's flagship events – The International Eurasia Awards. You will work in the open studio and across various venues: conducting exclusive interviews with guests and experts, capturing behind-the-scenes footage, and creating content that will reach thousands of viewers.

Moreover, this is your opportunity to establish a presence in the CIS media space and become part of the Eurasia team.

Radisson Collection Hotel

The Russia National Centre

Apply now
ShootTake on the role of photographer or videographer and capture compelling content
EditTake on the role of video editor and produce engaging videos about the event
PublishTake on the role of Reels maker and create content with high reach potential

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Contacts

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