Centre for Comparative Governance Studies

The purpose of the centre is to conduct research in the rapidly developing fields of comparative political research—these are the problems of political governance.

The centre's objectives:

• carrying out research, expert analysis, and consulting activities for government and non-governmental organisations, other legal entities, and individuals on political governance issues
• organising joint research activities with Russian, foreign, and international organisations
• organising and implementing an interdisciplinary dialogue, involving staff and students of HSE University–St Petersburg and other organisations (including partners and international institutions) in the centre’s research work
• disseminating research results, mainly through publications in leading international journals
• using the results of scientific research and development in the educational process and promoting the practical application of these results.

The centre for Comparative Governance Studies began its work in September 2019. The scientific team of the centre consists of employees of the Department of Political Science and International Affairs at HSE University –St Petersburg, which has implemented several research projects. The centre's research interests include the study of power and governance in multi-level political systems, including supranational unions (the European Union, the Eurasian Economic Union), as well as nation-states (primarily the Russian Federation).