‘Everyone Quickly Engaged in Conversations and Demonstrated Their Creative Thinking’
The online Russian Speaking Club opened only a month ago, but has seen a rapid growth in the number of participants. Every week, the club holds free online meetings where participants and a Russian language tutor discuss various topics related to the Russian language and culture. Below, the club leaders share their impressions and plans, which include going offline.
Beyond Concert Halls: Three Places Where You Can Listen to Organ Music
Have you ever wanted to attend a music performance in a church or a cathedral? They might not be the first place that comes to mind while thinking of concerts, but some functioning churches and cathedrals in Moscow host organ and other music recitals. Life in Moscow has compiled a list of such places located near the city centre and not far from metro stations.
‘When I Got Out of the Airport and Felt the Cold, I Was Like, “Oh, Welcome to Moscow”’
Ndubuisi Johnbosco Ezenwa, 28, is a recent graduate of the Master’s in Strategic Corporate Finance at the HSE University Faculty of Economic Sciences. In 2023, he won first place in the Finance category of the Student Research Paper Competition (SRPS) for his paper ‘Impact of the Target Firm's ESG Rating on the Bid Premium Paid in M&A Transactions.’ Although he returned to Nigeria in July 2023, Ndubuisi still has plenty to share about his time at HSE University in Moscow. Read on to learn why he recommends HSE University to anyone looking to seek out new knowledge.
Master Programs Tracks Supervisors Met Future Students
Academic supervisors shed light on program structure, elective courses, research seminars, and specializations for the future students of English taught Master's programs at the Faculty of Economic Sciences. The material will be updated as the events progress
Open Day: Feel Like an HSE University Student
On March 3, HSE University will host a University-wide Open Day for applicants to bachelor's and specialist programmes. It is a significant event for the university, its teachers and students, and, of course, applicants. Participants will have a chance to learn more about HSE University’s academic and extracurricular environment, talk to representatives of faculties and educational programmes, participate in activities, and learn about opportunities for self-development.
Economists Suggest Using Media's Attention to Bitcoin to Predict its Returns
Riding the hype wave
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Dragons on the Streets of Moscow—What to Do This Lunar New Year
From February 9–18, Moscow is hosting a range of events dedicated to Lunar New Year and the upcoming Year of the Dragon.
‘The Fulfilment I Derive from Helping Others Makes the Programme Special to Me’
At the end of 2023, HSE University launched its International Mentoring Programme, where international alumni help current students adapt to the new environment, develop their personal skills, set goals, and make clear plans for job search and career growth. The HSE News Service spoke to participants about why the programme is interesting to mentors, what it can offer mentees, how it is it different from other career guidance initiatives, and more.
Tver: A One-day Trip to the City of Three Rivers
Tver has a palace-estate where Russian emperors rested, a botanical garden, and architectural monuments of the Soviet era. The city is only a couple of hours away from Moscow (and even less by high-speed train).