HSE University – St. Petersburg Invites Students to Summer School 2020

HSE University – Saint Petersburg Summer School offers a wide range of courses corresponding to different students’ interests. However, Summer School is not only about studies: eventful programme, exploring the Cultural Capital of Russia during the white nights, meeting new friends from all over the world – this is not a complete list of reasons to participate in St. Petersburg HSE Summer School.

In 2019, 81 students from more than 30 countries arrived to take part in St. Petersburg HSE Summer School. Most of the students came from Europe (Austria, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, Spain, Italy, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, France, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Estonia), Asia (Armenia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, the Lebanon, Singapore, Taiwan), Latin America (Brazil), and Africa (Kenya, South Africa).

St. Petersburg HSE Summer School introduces new courses every year, and 2020 is not an exception. Thus, next year, participants of Summer School will be able to attend 3 new courses: 'The Logic of Desire in the Russian Short Story', 'Marketing, Advertising and Market Analysis', and 'History and Identity of Saint Petersburg'.

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Modern Russia: Language and Culture

What is this course about?

The Russian language is a hard egg to crack. Cases, verbs of motion and prefixes that can do 180 on the meaning of a word, aspects of the verbs, and other grammar and linguistic peculiarities make it so difficult for non-native speakers. This course, full of language practice and cultural immersion, will be useful for students of different levels – from beginner to advanced.

Whom does it suit?

Liberal arts students, Russia explorers, adventurers.

When does it occur?

July 6 – 17, 2020

July 20 – 31, 2020

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The Logic of Desire in the Russian Short Story

What is this course about?

It is not a secret that Russian literature is widely recognized all over the world. It can answer a lot of questions about the mysterious Russian soul or at least try to do so. Analyzing short stories of outstanding Russian writers will let you understand the modern world and human nature better. We promise it will not be boring. Where else can you enhance your critical thinking reading stories laced with satire?

Whom does it suit?

Arts and Humanities students, everyone who is interested in Russian culture and literature.

When does it occur?

July 6 – 17, 2020

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HISTORY

Soviet History: Russia in the Age of Transformations

What is this course about?

You can say goodbye to Lenin, but you cannot say goodbye to the Soviet heritage that had been accumulated over 70 years. The course begins in 1917 in Petrograd, and continues through decades of socio-political changes, shedding light on the planned economy, culture, ideology, science and technology. Finally, it ends present days, in modern Saint Petersburg, that still cherishes its past.

Whom does it suit?

Explorers of the world’s empires, history students, everyone who is interested in interdisciplinary research.

When does it occur?

July 6 – 17, 2020

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St. Petersburg: City as a Narrative (History, Culture and Identity) (New)

What is this course about?

Founded in 1703, Saint Petersburg has acquired numerous names reflecting different periods in the city’s and country’s history: ‘Window to Europe’, ‘Northern Venice’, ‘Northern Palmyra’, ‘the Cradle of Three Revolutions’, ‘the Cultural Capital’. We can find even more, but the main point is one – today’s Saint Petersburg can tell a story not only about different historical periods of the city but of Russia itself.

Whom does it suit?

Arts and Humanities students, Political Science students, everyone interested in history, noblemen lifestyle, and visiting museum lovers.

When does it occur?

July 20 – 24, 2020

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Cold War Cultures

What is this course about?

As W. Churchill proclaimed the Iron Curtain from dividing Europe ‘from Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic’, the world became a battlefield between two superpowers, the USSR and the US, that conflicted ideologically clashed in proxy-wars. Art and media, as an essential weapon of the struggle, influenced the hearts and minds of people with films, literature, television and others. The course engages students to discuss the famous and unheralded pieces of art of the Cold War.

Whom does it suit?

Political science and history students; ‘Call of Duty’ nerds, and everyone who adores Stanley Kubrick’s films.

When does it occur?

July 20 – 31, 2020

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POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

EU-Russia Relations Today

What is this course about?

The European Union and Russia and like stepbrother and stepsister. One day they get along, another day they point fingers at each other. Variety of regional conflicts, gas diplomacy, bilateral sanctions and all that jazz are the key topics of the course. If you would like to learn how EU-Russia relations have been developing during past decades and what political forces lay behind one or another decision on both sides this course is definitely for you.

Whom does it suit?

Political science students, journalism students, everyone who is interested in current EU-Russia affairs or career in policy analysis.

When does it occur?

July 6 – 17, 2020

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Contemporary Russian Politics

What is this course about?

Russian politics might seem a riddle for many observers. Fortunately, the apparatus of political science allows us to investigate the causes and consequences of certain events. Different aspects of Russian politics will be discussed in this course: post-soviet reforms, separation of powers, political regime, opposition, civil society, resource curse, show of muscle in the international field and many other.

Whom does it suit?

Political science and journalism students, everyone who is interested in current Russian politics and policy.

When does it occur?

July 6 – 17, 2020

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ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

BRICS in Global Economy

What is this course about?

BRICS nations have been developing as one the most influential alliances in terms of contribution to the world’s economy, foreign markets expansion, or enhanced liaisons with other emerging economies. How do these countries do that? What challenges do they face? What countries might join the quintet in the future (if any)? These and other essential topics are in focus of the course.

Whom does suit?

Theorists and practitioners of doing business, as well as owners of acquisitive minds.

When does it occur?

July 20 – 24, 2020

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Financial Risk Management

What is this course about?

Imagine a newscaster saying, ‘After four sessions of losses, the Dow Jones hit a fresh low today. ‘Who is that guy, and what exactly is he losing,’ some people may ask. Others familiar with Dow Jones Industrial Average may inquire about its influence on a dollar rate and world’s economy as a whole. Covering these and many other essential topics, this course offers students a thorough overview of financial risk management in terms of identifying, analyzing and managing a business entity's financial risks.

Whom does it suit?

Economics and finance students, recent graduates, young researchers, everyone who wants to build their career in consulting, finance, corporate risk management

When does it occur?

July 20 – 31, 2020

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Personal Finance and Welfare Management

What is this course about?

Personal finance management might be very challenging. Especially when it comes to investment strategies, reducing the risks associated with debt capital, taxation, insurance, etc. This is exactly what this course has to offer to allow students a better understanding of fundamental aspects of personal finance management.

Whom does it suit?

Everyone who pursues personal welfare.

When does it occur?

July 6 – 17, 2020

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MARKETING

Marketing, Advertising and Market Analysis (New)

What is this course about?

The Russian language is a hard egg to crack. Cases, verbs of motion and prefixes that can do 180 on the meaning of a word, aspects of the verbs, and other grammar and linguistic peculiarities make it so difficult for non-native speakers. This course, full of language practice and cultural immersion, will be useful for students of different levels – from beginner to advanced.

Whom does it suit?

Liberal arts students, Russia explorers, adventurers.

When does it occur?

July 6 – 17, 2020

July 20 – 31, 2020

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DATA ANALYSIS

Python for Social Science: Introduction to Programming Language

What is this course about?

As free as a bird, as powerful as a bear, as fast as a cheetah, and as friendly as a dog. It’s all about Python, one of the most popular programming tool. In fact, Python helps to solve problems that go beyond data analysis and visualization. The efforts you make while learning Python will be rewarded with a wide range of opportunities to deal with different tasks – from data analysis to web-programming and machine learning.

Whom does it suit?

Humanities and social science students, newbie data analysts

When does it occur?

July 6 – 17, 2020

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For more information, updates and useful links, please visit Saint Petersburg HSE Summer School website.