HSE Illuminated: Observing Student Life

Russian Students Superstitions

The most popular superstitions and the rituals Russian students, myself included, use for luck during exams.

June 23

Your Guide to Handling Summer Exams at HSE University

Summer is in the air – flowers, warmth, and the subtle, unmistakable scent of exam stress.

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June 22

Unity Fest at HSE

Ayesha Rasheed, an international student at HSE, recalls her experience of joining HSE Unity Fest of 2024 and its impact on international students community.

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June 22

Exchange Programme at HSE University-St Petersburg: A Transformative Experience

Bekzod Karimov, a student from Tashkent State Law University, Uzbekistan, joined an exchange program at HSE University in Saint Petersburg in 2024.

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June 11

My HSE Experience in 5 Minutes

Studying at HSE has been nothing but a wonderful experience. In this video, Esther Adwoa Obiribea Danso shares her journey with HSE Illuminated readers.

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June 09

HSE Africa Connect – What It’s All About

Benjamin Sarpong shares with us in an interview what the HSE Africa Connect initiative is all about.

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June 05

From Russia to Milan: How One Student’s Dream Exchange in Italy Changed Her Life Forever

An interview with Arina Panfilova about her exciting exchange at Università Cattolica in Milan, Italy.

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May 13

Shaping Global Leaders: Inside Political Science and World Politics with Alexey Sorbale

Aleksei Sorbale is the academic supervisor of the Political Science and World Politics programme at HSE in Saint Petersburg.

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May 12

Jinhai's Path: From Economics to Global and Regional History HSE

Jinhai Wang, a Chinese student at HSE University Saint Petersburg, shares his journey from economics to Global and Regional History.

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May 07

THE HSE Cultural Festival: A Gateway to Global Understanding

The HSE Cultural Festival is a testament to the university’s commitment to inclusivity and cultural awareness.

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March 24

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