Maria Efremova, 4th year student of the Ulyanovsk State University, winner of the Creative Essay Contest “Russia as a Responsible Player in International Development Assistance”; E-mail: mailto:m_efremova@list.ru

The essay describes the current situation in world economic system and emphasizes the responsibility of each actor for the MDGs achievement. As one of the largest economies in the world, Russia must take its part in international development assistance (IDA). However, now national IDA system in Russia is at the initial stage of establishing. The essay assesses the key issues, achievements, and prospects of Russia as an active participant of international development assistance.