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The App That Got Me through My First HSE Year

The App That Got Me through My First HSE Year
Getting lost, finding rooms, chasing grades and lunch; all made easier by the app every HSE student knows.

Libraries as the Third Place

Libraries as the Third Place
How modern libraries evolved into social spaces for learning, dialogue, and community, with Moscow as a key example.

How Football Feels in Hong Kong

How Football Feels in Hong Kong
A match night in Hong Kong exploring football as a space for connection and belonging.

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

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.

When Art Stops Explaining and Starts Speaking

When Art Stops Explaining and Starts Speaking
A personal journey through modern exhibitions and how they transform perception and self-reflection.

Snow, Stones, and Waterfalls: My Escape to Karelia

Snow, Stones, and Waterfalls: My Escape to Karelia
From  waterfalls to forest legends, Karelia feels like a fairy tale. One student’s escape into Russia’s wild north — where healing springs, homemade pies, and silence heal the soul.

A Winter Glow: Christmas Trees, Nightfall, and the Promise of a New Year in Moscow

A Winter Glow: Christmas Trees, Nightfall, and the Promise of a New Year in Moscow
Amidst Moscow’s long winter nights, illuminated Christmas trees transform the city into a living fairytale.

Three Days, New Friends and a Train to Yaroslavl

Three Days, New Friends and a Train to Yaroslavl
A spontaneous spring trip to Yaroslavl with students I’d known for three days becomes an unexpected memory of connection.

HSE: Studying in English, Thinking Globally

HSE: Studying in English, Thinking Globally
Studying at HSE develops critical, global perspectives via English, diversity, and international faculty. 

The best theater productions in Moscow

The best theater productions in Moscow
My personal recommendations: which theater performances are definitely worth seeing