International relations of the department consist in stable cooperation with the Institute of Rheumatology RAMS, European and Asian League of Rheumatologists, Russian Association for Osteoporosis, International Foundation for Osteoporosis. A register of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus is carried out according to the scientific project “Renaissance” with the Institute of Rheumatology RAMS. Every year the staff of the department takes part in the work of international congresses, scientific and practical conferences. Speaking with reports, being moderators of the conference, they represent domestic scientists abroad. Annually the department organizes seminars, conferences on the republic with the participation of scientists from the regions of Russia, Central Asia, etc.