Rosatom signed an agreement with the Brazilian state-run company INB (Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil) to provide conversion and enrichment services for uranium mined in Brazil. Rosatom is also actively involved in Brazil’s cultural life: a while ago, the ballet school in Joinville, which the corporation has supported since 2018, celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Major international companies, including China Nuclear Energy Industry Corp (CNEIC), submitted bids for the uranium enrichment tender. However, Brazilian authorities deemed Rosatom’s proposal to be the most attractive. As a result, an agreement was signed under which Russian companies will provide conversion and enrichment services for uranium mined in Brazil. The contract is worth about USD 40 million.
This contract marks an important step in implementing Brazil’s recently adopted national program for developing nuclear energy. The country ranks seventh in the world in uranium reserves and has immense potential to become one of the top three global leaders in uranium mining.
Currently, Rosatom supplies Brazil with enriched uranium products, which are used to produce fuel for the Angra Nuclear Power Plant. The new contract opens up prospects for further expanding cooperation, including an increase in enriched uranium supplies.
For 25 years, a branch of the Bolshoi Theater’s ballet school has been operating in the Brazilian city of Joinville, the only overseas school of the renowned Russian theater. A performance of Swan Lake was staged at the grand celebration marking the school’s 25th anniversary. It was choreographed by Vladimir Vasiliev, an outstanding choreographer and patron of the project.
Founded in 2000, the school has always been more than just an educational project as it represents a meaningful cultural dialogue between Russia and Brazil. Education here is free, and teaching follows the Vaganova method, the same system that shaped the great names of Russian ballet. At the same time, collaboration with Brazilian teachers and artists infused the program with local temperament and energy.
Over recent years, Rosatom’s regional office in Latin America has become a key pillar in the school’s development. Since signing a memorandum of cooperation in 2018, Rosatom has supported initiatives aimed at nurturing young talent, developing infrastructure, and promoting classical ballet as part of Russia’s cultural heritage abroad.
“We are proud to contribute to the development of this unique school, which bridges the cultures of our countries,” says Ivan Dybov, Director of Rosatom Latin America. “Our support focuses on maintaining high teaching standards and creating new opportunities for young dancers.”
Over its years of operation, the school has produced hundreds of dancers who now perform in 27 countries across all five continents.
The school’s social mission holds particular significance. Over the years, it has opened its doors to hundreds of children from low-income families. With Rosatom’s support, for example, a program was launched to select students from Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, including the famous City of God. Those selected received scholarships and a chance to transform their lives through ballet.
As preparations continue for the 250th anniversary of the Bolshoi Theater itself, set to be celebrated in 2026, the story of the school in Brazil takes on special meaning. As school director Pavel Kazaryan notes: “When a shared endeavor captivates both sides more deeply than anything else, even cultural differences turn from barriers into stepping stones toward a common goal.” This principle, he says, underpins the daily work of the school’s international team and helps maintain a balance between tradition and local identity. Rosatom’s involvement in this project is not a mere formality but a conscious choice because true strength lies not only in technology but also in the ability to share one’s cultural heritage and support those taking their first steps on stage.
