HSE Illuminated: Observing Student Life

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.

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

Holi Utsav: A Colorful Celebration at HSE

The Holi festival organized by HSE brought a riot of colors along with music and cultural melting pot in Moscow celebrating Indian culture along with globalized enthusiasm.

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April 08

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

Traveling on a Budget: Tips for Students Exploring New Places

Ifeanyi Obianuju Vivian talks about her experiences traveling to different cities in Russia and also provides tips on how to travel on a budget.

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February 04

What to do if you have to take an Academic Break?

Oyunbaatar Naranzaya, a Mongolian student, is sharing her life-changing experience of getting into a car accident, taking a year to recover and coming back to the university.