Today is the birthday of Vladimir Orlov, Founding Director of PIR Center, Founding President of the Trialogue Club International, professor at MGIMO University.
PIR Center team sends its congratulations to Vladimir Orlov on this special day!
The lecture by Vladimir Orlov dedicated to Russia’s position on Iran’s nuclear program
Dear Volodya! Happy Birthday! On this day, I want to celebrate your rare qualities that unite people and make our team stronger. Your gift for true friendship is a treasure for everyone around you. You are not only there at the important moments, but you know how to bring joy to communication, creating an atmosphere of trust and mutual support. Your organizational talent always commands respect: you have the ability to gather strong, gifted people around you, to inspire joint work, and to lead a team toward high goals. Thanks to your energy and the generosity of your ideas, PIR has been able to realize ambitious projects that would have seemed impossible without you. You also possess remarkable pedagogical mastery – you truly know how to make complex ideas clear and captivating. You are always there to support students and colleagues, motivating them to reach higher and opening up new opportunities before them. You inspire people to work, to learn, and to be friends. Even more importantly, you have an extraordinary gift for recognizing and developing talent. With your intuition and academic generosity, today both in Russia and across the world there are experts and professionals who owe much of their success to you. Many have become true leaders in their fields. This is your contribution to the future, one you have every reason to be proud of. I wish that these qualities continue to help you achieve new successes, and that you are always surrounded by people who value and cherish you. May life bring you ever more reasons for joy and pride, and may your ideas and good deeds return to you many times over!
Kozyulin, Vadim B.
PIR Center held an expert seminar dedicated to the methodology and practice of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) in research on international security, arms control, and WMDs nonproliferation
Dear Mr. Orlov! I join many others in celebrating your birthday with a message of gratitude! Thank you for the Russian school of nonproliferation, for sharing your expertise, and for guiding us toward the practical side of the profession. I wish you strength and inspiration – I look forward to your travel notes from your many vibrant and colorful journeys. And, of course, good health – as we all know, the rest we will buy!
Semenov, Sergey D.
Vladimir Orlov’s speech during the first 1st Russian-African Forum of Young International Relations Professionals on Security and Development
Dear Mr. Orlov! I sincerely wish you a happy birthday! I want to thank you for your wisdom, professionalism, and the inspiration you bring to our team. Your leadership and support are the pillars of our collective success. You are not only a role model but also help each of us grow and develop professionally. Your attention to detail, ability to inspire, and talent for helping each student unlock their potential serve as a true example for everyone. You create an environment where it is possible not only to gain knowledge but also to build confidence in one’s abilities. I wish you good health, success in achieving all your goals, and continued inspiration for new accomplishments. May your work bring you joy and fulfillment, and may many more achievements continue to follow.
Shakhov, Yuriy A.
An organizational meeting for the students of the Master’s program in «International Security» took place
Dear Mr. Orlov! I am sure that on this day you receive calls and messages from all over the world despite sanctions, crises, and restrictions. Admirably, you have an exceptional ability to reconcile diplomacy and science, youth and experience, Nabokov and his critics, and this list could go on and on. In even the most challenging situations, it always seems that you know exactly what to do, which brings calm to us, the younger generation. Thank you for your daily dedication and the time you generously give to us, aspiring experts, diplomats, and specialists. Wishing you good health, fortune, good weather outside, and everything you hope for on this special day. Happy birthday!
Zubenko, Alexandra S.
PIR Center delegation conducted negotiations on the development of the International Dual Degree M.A. Program “Global Security, Nuclear Policy and WMD Nonproliferation”
Dear Vladimir! Happy Birthday! I wish you good health, boundless energy, and continued success in your important and responsible work. May you always find enough time for the millions of great ideas and projects you generate at PIR Center and beyond, for reading fairy tales to your little daughter, and for leisurely walks in your beloved Zvenigorod. Happy Birthday, hooray!
Chernenko, Elena V.
The 29th meeting of PIR Center Council took place
Dear Mr. Orlov, In celebrating your birthday, I want to move beyond the usual wishes of health and happiness and highlight one of your remarkable achievements. For over thirty years, you have led an organization that provides timely and comprehensive coverage of issues related to international security, arms control, and WMD nonproliferation. During this time, you have gained a vast amount of knowledge and, more importantly, mentored many highly skilled professionals. On your special day, I wish you continued success and inspiration on your chosen path, as well as the strength to keep serving as a mentor and guide for young specialists.
Tsukanov, Leonid V.
At the 118th Summer meeting of the Trialogue Club International
Dear Mr. Orlov! I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday! You are a remarkable example not only of an effective leader but also of a leading nonproliferation expert, both in Russia and internationally. Your lessons and guidance provide an essential foundation for the future professional growth of the younger generation of international security specialists. I wish you success in all your professional endeavors, happiness, and many years filled with joy and good health!
Astvatsaturov, Artem A.
Vladimir Orlov’s Lecture at MGIMO on the Results of the X NPT Review Conference
Dear Vladimir! Happy Birthday! Your deep knowledge, boundless enthusiasm, and dedication to science serve as an inspiring example for all of us. Your name symbolizes the highest level of professionalism and motivates an entire generation of international experts. I hope you always stay at the forefront of innovation, never settle for what you’ve already achieved, and continue sharing your bold ideas and solutions! May many more bright moments come your way, and may each day bring new successes, both professionally and personally. Wishing you health, energy, and all the best in everything you do!
Buzhinskiy, Evgeny P.
A joint expert seminar of PIR Center and the Russian Center for Political and Military Studies (RCPMS) was held on the results of the 10th Review Conference of the NPTXXIII PIR Center International School on Global Security
PIR Center expands cooperation with the expert community of the Gulf states
The Current State and the Prospects for International Cooperation in the Arctic were Discussed at the 121st Spring Session of the Trialogue Club Internationa
A presentation of the master’s program in International Security took place as part of the Open Day at MGIMO University
Address by Founding Director of PIR Center, Vladimir A. Orlov, to the staff, alumni, and friends of PIR Center on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the organization (April 30, 2024, in Russian).
Speech by Founding Director of PIR Center, Vladimir A. Orlov, at PIR Center Alumni Meeting, the III Maslin-Fest, within the framework of the XXIII International School on Global Security (June 29, 2024, in Russian).
