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'My Revolutionary Year in Moscow' by Greta Pais

'My Revolutionary Year in Moscow' by Greta Pais
'If I was asked to describe – with one single word – the academic year 2018/2019 I spent in Moscow I would say: Revolution,' says Greta Pais, an exchange student from Ca' Foscari University of Venice (Italy).

'An eye-opening experience in Moscow' by Hikaru Suzuki

'An eye-opening experience in Moscow' by Hikaru Suzuki
Hikaru Suzuki, a student from Hosei University (Japan), who spent his exchange year in HSE University Moscow, shares his feedback on living and studying in Moscow.

For HSE Newcomers: Here’s What You Need to Do with Your Non-Russian Diplomas and Other Documents

For HSE Newcomers: Here’s What You Need to Do with Your Non-Russian Diplomas and Other Documents
If you are a newly accepted full degree student or recently hired staff member who holds a diploma or academic degree (or other qualification) that was granted outside of the Russian Federation, you will need to get your document(s) legalized for the purposes of recognition within the territory of the Russian Federation.

Adapting to a New Habitat: Resources for International Students at HSE

Adapting to a New Habitat: Resources for International Students at HSE
More and more international students are coming to HSE University as part of their study abroad experience. In the 2018-2019 academic year HSE University hosted 445 exchange students, compared to 342 last year. The largest numbers of international students come from Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK. Is life easy for international students at HSE University? And what does HSE University do to help them?

Culture Cafés 2018/2019

Culture Cafés 2018/2019
Dear friends, our guests and listeners, it’s time to sum up this productive study year. We’ve achieved unbelievable results, and all because of doing it together with you. We’ve hold 14 events dedicated to different countries, enthralling parts of our big world. Every Culture Café was made with love and desire to interest every one of you, to inspire you to reach new heights and improve yourself. For us, it was a pleasure to share all these moments with you, hope, you feel the same! Let’s refresh our memory, we’ll remind you all the best moments of our meetings and recollect those brilliant emotions!

Culture Café: South Asia

Culture Café: South Asia
Have you ever thought about visiting several countries only in a few hours? You know, there’s nothing impossible for us, so all your craziest dreams can become a reality. Our last Culture Café of this year was devoted to more than 2, and even more than 3 countries, it was dedicated to the whole region - South Asia.

In Pursuit of the ‘Russian Perspective’

Emilie Flamme, third-year student at Amherst College (USA)
Emilie Flamme is a third-year student at Amherst College (USA), where she is a double major in Architecture Studies and Russian. She just completed a semester at HSE Moscow, during which she took Russian language and content courses. HSE News Service caught up with Émilie to talk about her studies at HSE, her thesis, and her life in Moscow.

'Goodbye, Moscow, Until We Meet Again!'

Leora Eisenberg
Leora Eisenberg recently completed a semester at HSE as part of the ‘Middlebury in Moscow’ programme run by Middlebury College in Vermont. Although she had grown up speaking Russian, getting used to Moscow didn’t come easily, at least at first but she came to truly enjoy her experience here.

HSE Camping Weekend

HSE Camping Weekend
Organized by the Extreme Sports Club, HSE Camping Weekend is a great chance to spend two days out of the city, meet a large number of Russian students, and enjoy the beauty of the countryside. Sitting around the campfire and singing guitar songs together is something that will definitely give you warm memories for a long time.

Relocating to Moscow: Tips for Newly Enrolled Students

Relocating to Moscow: Tips for Newly Enrolled Students
You’re accepted to HSE! You’re going to Moscow! Now what? For many of our international students, Russia is a big change in terms of climate, culture, language, and city life. But not to worry—HSE has you covered. Read on for some pointers on how to prepare for the move and what to do once you arrive.