The Third Rome Center for Interdisciplinary Expertise is an analytical center affiliated with the Presidential Academy (RANEPA), focused on issues shaping Russia’s national and global economic development. It studies the Russian and world economies, industries, demographics, and technology, producing research, analysis, and practical recommendations for policymakers and other stakeholders.

Its work spans global economics and international institutions; macroeconomics and finance; digital transformation; technological and sectoral development; human potential and labor markets; spatial development and quality of life; and effective governance. The center publishes analytical reviews and studies on topics including artificial intelligence infrastructure, electric vehicles, and public centers in smaller towns and rural areas.

Its projects include expert support for national strategic development, research on financial and economic cooperation with BRICS countries, and analysis of international partnerships and the digital economy. The center also convenes conferences, roundtables, and expert discussions, including the Open Dialogue initiative on the future of global development. Through these activities, Third Rome connects research with practical economic and policy challenges.