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Seeing Art through New Eyes: A Conversation with Prof. Ricardo Monsalve
The curriculum of the master’s programme “Arts and Culture Management” contains a unique course The History of Latin American Art taught by Ricardo Monsalve, a professor from Chile. For two consecutive years, the course has been ranked by students as best in terms of new knowledge and opportunity for broadening horizons and understanding. The students of the programme interviewed the professor. In this conversation, Prof. Monsalve shared what it is like to teach Latin American Art at HSE, how students respond to new cultural perspectives, and why learning for him is “more about people than dates or facts.”
‘Life Is for the Brave’: HSE University–St Petersburg Student from Mexico Wins StudRussia Competition
Gisel Sarahi Vergara Herrera, second-year student of the Master’s programme ‘Arts and Culture Management,’ became a winner of the StudRussia all-Russian competition for international students. Her project was awarded the first prize in the ‘Creative Spirit’ category. Read on to find out about Gisel’s work and experience of participating in such a large-scale contest for international students.
How to Brand a Creative Space: Guest lecture at the Master's Programme "Arts and Culture Management"
On October 4, 2025, Daria Kotova, Executive Director of the “Yasnaya Polyana” Space, gave a guest lecture as a part of the course "Creative Place Branding”. Daria described the brand concept, the choice of the name for the space, the target audience of the brand, and the specifics of coworking space promotion in the St. Petersburg market.
‘Between Two Worlds’: How Psychologists Help International Students to Adapt in Russia
Language anxiety, crumbling of the usual ‘self’–practically every international student faces these and other challenges. On October 10, the World Mental Health Day, psychologists from HSE University-St Petersburg Tatiana Kazantseva and Ksenia Kashentseva shared how they help students overcome difficulties and adapt to life in a new country.
HSE University–St Petersburg Students Participate in World Youth Festival Assembly
Expert sessions, an introduction to Russian culture, and international networking—on September 17–22, Nizhny Novgorod hosted the World Youth Festival Assembly. It united more than two thousand people from 120 countries and various Russian regions and universities, including HSE University–St Petersburg.
Orientation Day for International Students at HSE University–St Petersburg
HSE University–St Petersburg held a comprehensive adaptation event for international bachelor's and master's first-years and participants of academic mobility programmes. Read on to find out why students from all over the world choose HSE University–St Petersburg for their studies.
‘A Chance to See the World’: HSE University–St Petersburg to Open Call for Academic Mobility in September
From September 1 to October 1, HSE University–St Petersburg students will be able to apply for exchange studies at international universities in the 2026 spring semester. There are more than 40 universities available in 20 countries, from Armenia to Mexico.
Master’s Programme in Arts and Culture Celebrates Graduates with Diploma Awarding Ceremony
HSE University held a diploma-awarding ceremony on the 1st July, 2025 to honor the graduates of its master’s programme in Arts and Culture Management. The event celebrated the academic achievements of students, with special recognition given to those who graduated with distinction.The ceremony brought together graduates, faculty members to commemorate the hard work and dedication of the students. The programme, known for its rigorous curriculum and interdisciplinary approach, equips students with advanced knowledge in art history, cultural studies, and arts management, preparing them for leadership roles in the creative and cultural sectors.
'Fifteen Hundred Stories of Success': How 2025 Graduation Ceremony of HSE University-St Petersburg Went
On July 3, the concert and sports complex 'Arena' hosted one of the main events of the year—the graduation ceremony of HSE University-St Petersburg. It gathered more than 4,000 guests: graduates, their friends and families, professors, mentors, and representatives of the university's industrial partners. Find out what the holiday will be remembered for, what plans the main characters have for their adult lives and how the alumni bid farewell to their student lives.
From a public talk with artists to a perfume master class:Thestudy project of the Master's Programme “Arts and Culture Management”
As a part of the study project “Development of marketing and PR strategy for the DOC ART GALLERY”, implemented with the participation of students of the Master's Programme “Arts and Culture Management” under the supervision of the Associate Professor of the Management Department Ekaterina Leonidovna Shekova, a series of events was held to promote the DOC ART GALLERY in the art market of St. Petersburg and to increase the gallery attendance.