The delegation from HSE University-St Petersburg headed by Evgeny Zelenev, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, visited the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TSUOS). The meeting was a new stage of cooperation development between the leading educational institutions in Russia and Uzbekistan.

Tobias Vilhena de Moraes is a historian working at Museu Lasar Segall inSão Paulo, Brazil, and a faculty member of the Institute of Philosophy and Human Sciences at the University of Campinas. He is now working on a master’s degree at HSE University-St Petersburg.

On March 16, the New Stage of Alexandrinsky Theatre will hold the fifth, anniversary CIBA—an annual educational conference devoted to creative industries. The event is organised by curators and students of HSE University-St Petersburg together with the representatives of the New Stage. This year's topic is trend watching, and the symbol is Tetris which reflects the industry’s challenges: an ability to adapt quickly and think ahead. Entry to the event is free but registration is required.

Starting in 2025, the bachelor's programme 'Political Science and World Politics' at HSE University-St Petersburg will train specialists not only in political science but also in international relations. This will significantly increase the career opportunities for alumni in analytics, diplomacy and consulting. Learn more about the changes from the programme academic supervisor and professors from the new track.

How can one master kanji, even with the help of sports, and why is Japanese Studies considered the pinnacle of Asian Studies? In this interview dedicated to the Japanese language, Vasilii Shchepkin and Olga Klimova discuss specific features of the language, the reasons for and experiences of learning it, as well as translation practices.

Interpreting at international forums, accompanying delegations, and informal communication with native speakers—students of the Department of Middle Eastern and African Studies at the Institute of Asian and African Studies (HSE University-St Petersburg) gain experience starting from the first year of bachelor's studies. What is the system of volunteer practice like and what opportunities does it open up for future specialists in international affairs? Read on to find out more.