HSE International Alumni

If we receive 30 “Yes” in the poll above, we’ll organize online chess tournament within a month 😏♟️

Dear International Alumni! 🤩 Quick question for you:

Dear HSE International Alumni, We invite you to participate in an important survey designed to capture your valuable experiences and perspectives as a graduate of HSE University 🤩 Your insights will directly shape our initiatives by helping us: 🤩Better understand your post-graduation career trajectories and professional achievements 🤩Assess your ongoing engagement with HSE University and our global alumni network 🤩Identify your interests in future projects, events, and support programs tailored for international graduates Participation details: 🤩 Duration: Approximately 5-7 minutes 🤩 Deadline: April 22nd You can find the survey 🤩 here 🤩 #hse_now

Happy Cosmonautics Day! 🤩 Today we celebrate one of the most inspiring dates in space history. To mark the occasion, we’ve prepared a quiz with interesting facts about cosmonautics and space exploration, and we hope it helps you learn something new while enjoying the spirit of the day. Be sure to check out our posts from last year as well — you’ll find even more fun and interesting facts there 🤩 If you’d like to feel the atmosphere of space even more, you can take an online tour of the Centre of Cosmonautics and Aviation at VDNH. And if you are in Moscow, you can also look for offline events dedicated to Cosmonautics Day, such as lectures, exhibitions, and other activities happening around the city 🤩 #hse_fun

Today we prepared for you an interesting linguistic fact about Russian diminutives — a unique feature that makes Russian speech so warm and emotionally rich! 🤩 These "cute" word forms are everywhere: in conversations with children, between friends, in lullabies, fairy tales, and even classic literature. They help create intimacy and express feelings that regular words can't convey 🤩 Have you noticed diminutives in Russian speech? Do you have similar word forms in your native language? Share your examples in the comments 🤩 #hse_fun

🎓 Call for Papers: ICHE 2026 — Share Your Higher Ed Research! Are you researching higher education? Here's your chance to join a global conversation! 🌍 🗓 October 28–30, 2026 | Moscow ⏰ Application deadline: May 10 The XVII International Conference of Higher Education Researchers (ICHE) is the premier platform for scholarly and professional dialogue on the future of universities. Each year, it brings together researchers, university leaders, and experts from around the world. 🔍 This year's theme: Diversity and Inequality in Higher Education We're living through a moment of profound transformation: → Universities are increasingly differentiated by mission, resources, and status → Demographic shifts and the growing appeal of vocational pathways are reshaping demand → The "signaling" value of degrees is evolving amid persistent demand for Higher Education → Student populations are more diverse than ever in background, age, and expectations 💡 We welcome your submissions on: • Economics and stratification of higher education • Heterogeneous effects of HE on labor markets • Student well-being, inclusion, and equity • Diversity of academic career paths • The role of extracurricular engagement and university branding ✨ Researching a different aspect of higher education? Submit to our "Open Track on Higher Education Research" — all rigorous empirical and theoretical work is welcome! ✅ Why participate? • Present your work to an international, interdisciplinary audience • Connect with peers, policymakers, and HSE alumni worldwide • Contribute to evidence-based discussions shaping the future of universities 🔗 Learn more & submit your abstract: https://educonf.hse.ru/2026/polls/1127154741.html If you have any questions please contact rhec@hse.ru

We have curated a selection of profound quotes from Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace — widely regarded as one of Russia's greatest literary masterpieces. This monumental work (over 1,200 pages) masterfully intertwines the Napoleonic Wars with deep philosophical reflections on life, love, and history. Watch the video and make a screenshot of your quote, then share in comments what wisdom Tolstoy dropped for you! ❓ Have you read War and Peace? 🤩 – Yes 🤩– Still trying... 🤩– It's on my list