
American Student in St. Petersburg: Understanding Modern Russia
Addie Bacon, an American student from Smith College, who studies the Russian language and literature in the US. She had spent six months at HSE University St. Petersburg attending ‘Russian, Eurasian, and Post-Soviet Studies Programme’. Before she left to go back home we asked her a few questions about her experience studying and living in Russia.
Let’s Speak ‘HSEian’
When students finally arrive at their dream university, it always takes time to get used to the new environment. In order to prepare the newcomers who will arrive on August 27-30, we have prepared a list of terms that we often use here at HSE University St. Petersburg.

Master's Thesis with the Promise of a PhD
Originally from Greece, Aikaterini Kandylidou is now a student in the Master's programme 'Experience Economy: Hospitality and Tourism Management'. Recently, she applied for an international conference in Spain with her Master's thesis abstract, and it was accepted. Here are her memories and impressions of the conference.

HSE St. Petersburg Summer School Has Begun
St. Petersburg HSE Summer School has opened its doors to welcome the first students!

HSE Student Accepted into European University Institute
Second year student in the programme 'Applied and Interdisciplinary History: Usable Pasts', Augusto Castanho da Maia Petter, has been admitted to the European University Institute Doctoral Programme in the Department of History and Civilization (Florence).

Double Degree Bachelor’s Programmes Launched at HSE University – St. Petersburg
This year, 10 students from the University of Rome Tor Vergata will arrive at HSE – St. Petersburg as part of the newly-launched Double Degree programmes.
What Makes a Country Attractive to Tourists? Here's What One of Our Students Found...
Maria Sharobaeva, a student in the Master’s Programme 'Cultural and Event Tourism Management', has just returned from her semester abroad at the University of Angers in France. Maria shared some of the results of her research work with us.

Future We Want: HSE Students at the Model United Nations Conference in New York
Registration to participate in the first Model United Nations conference in HSE University - St. Petersburg (HSEIMUN) is now open. Our students participate in MUN conferences all around the world in order to obtain valuable experience in world politics and diplomacy.

The Whole World In Saint Petersburg
Recently, the third National Platform ESN Russia was held on the basis of the HSE University – St. Petersburg. Elvira Spasskih, the President of ESN HSE St. Petersburg, will tell you more about what is ESN and how this event was organized by #HSESPb.
School’s Out for Summer!... Wait, Is It?
What happens to our university campus when summer arrives and lectures are over? Does the cafeteria close, and are the tumbleweeds rolling all over the place? This is not the case! Saint Petersburg HSE Summer School 2018 begins, bringing our beloved red brick walls to life.