Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences and Area Studies

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International Relations, Energy, and a Long-Distance Relationship with Russia: A Brazilian Student's Story

Having earned degrees in International Relations and Energy, Tulio Bunder from Brazil wanted to pursue his research in Eurasian Energy Geopolitics, which led him to the Master's programme in Comparative Politics of Eurasia. Though based in another BRICS country, he decided to study in Russia—and despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and his long-distance relationship with Saint Petersburg and HSE University, he seems happy with his choice.

July 22

Political Science on Vacation: How to Level Up

Anna Shabanova, a first-year student of the Master's programme 'Comparative Politics of Eurasia', has received funding from the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) for participating in a virtual summer school dedicated to political research methodology. Taking part in summer and winter schools of various international organisations is an auxiliary facility to deepen methodological and research skills.

Education conferences & seminars students master's programmes HSE Campus in St. Petersburg

July 20

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Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences and Area Studies is an international centre for studies of societies and states. The School offers ambitious students the latest knowledge of socio-economic and political development of Russia and other nations and societies, bringing together academics of four departments (Asian and African Studies, Public Administration, Political Science and Sociology) and six research centres. This knowledge is based on contemporary research methods and variety of teaching formats – from courses to research and applied projects.

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