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Illustration for news: 'Without Rush and Skyscrapers': Master's Student of HSE University-St Petersburg on Her Studies in Oman

'Without Rush and Skyscrapers': Master's Student of HSE University-St Petersburg on Her Studies in Oman

Vlada Bondarenko is a first-year student of the master's programme 'Cross-Cultural Studies of Asia and Africa in the Context of International Relations' of the Institute of Asian and African Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg. This year, she spent the spring semester at the University of Nizwa in Oman. Read on to find out how the academic mobility programme of HSE University-St Petersburg helped the student immerse herself in Middle Eastern culture and why studying in the country is unique.

Illustration for news: ‘HSE University–St Petersburg is Perfect for What I Was Seeking’

‘HSE University–St Petersburg is Perfect for What I Was Seeking’

Every year, HSE University–St Petersburg welcomes international students from around the world not only for full-time programmes of all levels but also for academic mobility. This year, Michel Young Hernandez, a student from the Mexico Autonomous Institute of Technology, is among them. In this interview, Michel shares his experience of studying at HSE University–St Petersburg as an exchange student, why he decided to participate in the international mobility programme, and what his life in a new cultural landscape has been like.

Illustration for news: My Ambassadorial Visit to Cameroon

My Ambassadorial Visit to Cameroon

The International Ambassadors project at HSE University-St Petersburg is a dynamic initiative, which empowers international students to represent the university in their home countries around the world. Established to build cultural bridges and strengthen the university’s global presence, the programme recruits highly motivated students who are passionate about international education and willing to share their HSE experience through events, outreach campaigns, and personal engagement. Ambassadors serve as cultural connectors offering firsthand insights into student life, academic opportunities, and the unique environment which define HSE University. The project also aims to foster long-term international cooperation and attract more diverse and talented applicants to one of Russia’s leading research universities.

Illustration for news: 'I Think It Is Fate': Student from Vietnam on Her Exchange Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg

'I Think It Is Fate': Student from Vietnam on Her Exchange Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg

Dao Khanh Linh, exchange student on the track 'Economics', came from Vietnam for one semester. During her studies at HSE University-St Petersburg, she found new friends, fell in love with the Russian language and made a list of top places in St Petersburg. Read on to find out about her plans for the future, work at the International Partners' Week and other interesting moments.

Illustration for news: 'Language Practice and Cultural Immersion': More Than 100 Students of HSE University-St Petersburg Work as Volunteers at IPW-2025

'Language Practice and Cultural Immersion': More Than 100 Students of HSE University-St Petersburg Work as Volunteers at IPW-2025

At the end of May, HSE University-St Petersburg became a platform for meetings of researchers and professors from the leading universities worldwide. The participants of the International Partners' Week were accompanied by volunteers selected among students of HSE University-St Petersburg. Young people helped the guests in an unfamiliar city and introduced them to Russian culture and the university. Read on to find out more about volunteers' work, language practice, tasks and personal discoveries.

Illustration for news: Viva o Brasil!: HSE University–St Petersburg Hosts Festival of Brazilian Culture

Viva o Brasil!: HSE University–St Petersburg Hosts Festival of Brazilian Culture

HSE University–St Petersburg wrapped up International Partners' Week with a lesson on Portuguese, a workshop on the dances of various Brazilian regions, a lecture about one of the most popular Brazilian musicians and a live performance by his devotees. Organised by the Bachelor’s programme in Media Communications, the 'Viva o Brasil!' festival invited students to explore the culture of one of the largest countries in Latin America.

Illustration for news: 'More Than 30 Lectures and Educational Fair': How Student Day of the International Partners' Week at HSE University-St Petersburg Went

'More Than 30 Lectures and Educational Fair': How Student Day of the International Partners' Week at HSE University-St Petersburg Went

The Rope Shop building hosted more than 30 lectures in the key areas of education, science and creative industries. An extensive educational programme, prepared by leaders from the academic communities of Brazil, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, India, and other countries, allowed students to immerse themselves in the practices of global knowledge without leaving their university.

Illustration for news: 'Fashion Forward': HSE University-St Petersburg Holds Fashion Show of Young Designers

'Fashion Forward': HSE University-St Petersburg Holds Fashion Show of Young Designers

During the International Partners' Week, the Rope Shop building hosted the fashion show of the graduates of the School of Art and Design—master's track 'Creating a Fashion Brand' and bachelor's programme 'Fashion Design'—under the supervision of Leonid Alekseev, curator and founder of the brand 'House of Leo'.

Illustration for news: 'Partnership in the Language of Design': HSE University-St Petersburg Opens Russian-Indian Exhibition of Film Posters

'Partnership in the Language of Design': HSE University-St Petersburg Opens Russian-Indian Exhibition of Film Posters

At the Rope Shop building, the International Partners' Week featured the opening ceremony of the student exhibition of the international posters contest winners and finalists organised by the HSE University-St Petersburg School of Art and Design together with the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (Indonesia). Designers and illustrators from two countries created alternative posters for Russian and Indonesian films.

Illustration for news: Experts in Asian and African Studies from HSE University–St Petersburg Hold International Russian–Omani Seminar

Experts in Asian and African Studies from HSE University–St Petersburg Hold International Russian–Omani Seminar

HSE University–St Petersburg has held the first 'Studies of Oman in Russia: New Directions for Scientific Research' international research seminar. The event gathered researchers from Russia, Oman, and Europe and served as a platform for an open academic dialogue.