HSE Illuminated: Observing Student Life

Beyond the Snow: A Nigerian Student’s First Steps in Nizhny Novgorod

Tyosar Tina Ngufan, a master’s student in text analytics, shares her tumultuous journey to HSE and her first impressions of Russia in an intimate interview.

January 22

Marina's Victory in Translation: How an HSE Master's Student Became a Laureate

Marina’s story is one of careful, consistent work with language that has led to international recognition.

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January 14

Becoming a Psychologist in a Language That Is Not Mine

A master’s student reflects on how studying Psychology in Russian reshaped academic thinking and self-awareness.

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December 29, 2025

Tet Away From Home: How Vietnamese Students Rebuild New Year in Moscow

A look at how Vietnamese students in Moscow recreate the spirit of Tết far from home through shared cooking, small rituals, and community support.

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December 29, 2025

From Two Languages to Six: Learning Languages Through Life at HSE University

Life at HSE University creates a natural environment for learning and practicing languages beyond the classroom.

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December 29, 2025

HSE: Studying in English, Thinking Globally

Studying at HSE develops critical, global perspectives via English, diversity, and international faculty.

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December 29, 2025

Two Degrees, One Journey: My Life on HSE’s Double Diploma Programme

A graduate of HSE’s double diploma programme with LSE shares her journey of growth, challenges, and transformation.

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December 26, 2025

Favorite Chapter of My Life: My Years at HSE

A heartfelt reflection on my years at HSE- growth, belonging, intercultural friendships, and memories that shaped the most meaningful chapter of my life.