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‘I Chose HSE Because It Is the Best University in Russia in Economics and Finance’

Gabriele Marchini with his parents
Gabriele Marchini, from Italy, graduated from the ICEF Bachelor’s Programme in Economics and Finance. In his interview with the HSE News Service, he shares why he chose Moscow to pursue his education and why he looks forward to continuing his academic path at ICEF.

‘Fear Isn’t Always a Signal to Stop; Sometimes, It’s a Signal to Begin a New Challenge’

‘Fear Isn’t Always a Signal to Stop; Sometimes, It’s a Signal to Begin a New Challenge’
Huh Yun is from South Korea, lived in Kyrgyzstan, and has now moved to Moscow to study on the HSE University and Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme in Economics and Politics in Asia at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs. In this interview with the HSE News Service, Yun talks about what makes HSE a forward-thinking university, how students can help each other settle into university life, and why it’s important to keep challenging yourself.

‘There’s a Big Practical Component in My Programme—That’s Especially Important in This Field’

‘There’s a Big Practical Component in My Programme—That’s Especially Important in This Field’
Zou Jiaxu moved to Moscow from Heihe, China, at a young age. Having finished high school in Moscow, she decided to enrol in the Bachelor’s in Media Communications at the Institute of Media of the HSE Faculty of Creative Industries. Now in her second year of studies, Zou talked to the HSE News Service about the opportunities for practical experience available to HSE students, her volunteering and extracurricular activities, why learning Russian is a never-ending process, and the importance of making friends wherever you go.

‘If You Want to Study Seriously and Experience a Truly International Academic Environment, HSE Is the Right Place’

Alessandro Locatelli
Alessandro Locatelli, from Florence, Italy, is a third-year student of the Bachelor's in Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication at the HSE School of Foreign Languages. In his interview with the HSE News Service, he reflects on why it’s important to integrate a cultural dimension into language learning, what makes HSE lecturers special, and how curiosity motivated his decision to study in Russia.

‘Student Life at HSE Is Intense but Rewarding’

‘Student Life at HSE Is Intense but Rewarding’
Aleksandra Wallace, born in St Louis, Missouri, USA, is a first-year student of the Bachelor’s programme ‘International Relations and Global Studies’ at HSE University. In her interview with the HSE News Service, Aleksandra spoke on her Russian roots, why she chose to study in Russia instead of the USA, how she balances two cultures and actively participates in student initiatives, and why it’s important to find friends who support you.

‘Studying at HSE Has Been the Most Important and Enriching Experience of My Life’

Lucas Akolzin
Lucas Akolzin, from Brazil, is a third-year student of the International Programme 'International Relations and Global Studies.' In his interview with the HSE News Service, he spoke about why he decided to pursue education in international relations, what political leaders inspire him, and how his Russian background encouraged him to study in Moscow.

‘We Gain a Toolkit for Decision-Making in Various Business Contexts’

Madina Yessimova
Madina Yessimova, from Kazakhstan, is a fourth-year bachelor’s student of Business Administration at the HSE Graduate School of Business. In her interview with the HSE News Service, Madina talks about her drive to study abroad and how it led her to HSE, her research on entrepreneurial activity in Kazakhstan and Russia, and her experiences representing the Kazakhstani community in Russia.

‘HSE Offers a Lot, Not Just Academically, but Also in Terms of Community and Unexpected Opportunities’

Zhou Jinyu
Zhou Jinyu, from China, is a fourth-year student of the Bachelor’s programme ‘Data Science and Business Analytics’ at the HSE University Faculty of Computer Science. On March 5, 2026, Zhou Jinyu delivered the report ‘Exploration of Object-Centric Process Mining Using Object-Centric Sequence Diagrams’ as part of the PAIS Lab seminar. In her interview with the HSE News Service, she spoke on her research topic, how object-centric process mining lets data reflect reality, and her overall experience of studying at HSE University.

From Attachés to Speakers: HSE University–Nizhny Novgorod Students Take Part in World Youth Festival Assembly

From Attachés to Speakers: HSE University–Nizhny Novgorod Students Take Part in World Youth Festival Assembly
In September 2025, Nizhny Novgorod became the centre of the international youth movement, hosting around 2,000 participants from 120 regions of Russia and abroad at the World Youth Festival Assembly. Students of HSE University–Nizhny Novgorod’s Foreign Languages and Intercultural Business Communication, Fundamental and Applied Linguistics, and International Bachelor’s in Business and Economics programmes were involved in the event in a variety of roles, from attachés and volunteers to performers and speakers.

‘This Programme Helps Me Understand Global Dynamics’

Mahmoud Tarayra
Mahmoud Tarayra, from Jordan, is studying on the HSE University and Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme in Economics and Politics in Asia. In his interview with the HSE News Service, he talks about his studies in Moscow, the difficulties of adjusting in Korea, and how to enjoy both summer and winter in Russia.