Community News at HSE University

Andrija Djokic, from Serbia, got his master’s degree with honours from the HSE Graduate School of Business in 2022. In his interview with the HSE News Service, he talks about the advantages of studying at HSE University, the importance of a knowledge-based approach to HR management, and the challenges of pursuing a career in a foreign environment.

Ihsannudin, from Indonesia, graduated from the GSB Master's Programme 'Electronic Business and Digital Innovations' in 2023. He is the CEO and founder of a tour operator specialising in travel from Indonesia to Russia. The company has organised more than 60 group tours, serving over 1,500 Indonesian travellers. In this interview with the HSE News Service, Ihsannudin shares his insights on building an international business, the importance of a competitive academic environment, and the knowledge and skills essential for becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Warda Tariq, from Pakistan, completed her Master’s in Data Science at HSE University–Moscow in 2024. She is now undertaking a PhD at the Faculty of Computer Science while working remotely as an AI/ML developer. Warda spoke to the HSE News Service about blending theory and practice, what an HSE education provides apart from academic knowledge, and her advice for making the most of university.

Anna Gonzales, a Peruvian graduate of the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at HSE University, completed her Master’s in International Business in 2024. Currently based in Moscow, she works remotely as Marketing Team Lead at Digital Tide, an international IT company. In this interview, Anna reflects on her academic journey at HSE University. From landing her first job as a student to advancing through roles in marketing and technology, Anna shares her insights on cross-cultural collaboration and the lasting value of her HSE education.

The rainy season, shorter days, and the return to routine after holidays often pose a challenge to our psychological well-being. But is it possible to transform autumn melancholy and a sense of chaos into a resource for personal growth? IQ Media explored how to approach this period with conscious inner adjustment and learn to cope with anxiety and stress.

In October 2025, more than 200 international students began their studies on HSE University’s International Preparatory Year. After a month of rigorous in-class learning, they gathered for a more informal event—the Russian Speaking Club—where they met classmates from other groups. The HSE University News Service spoke with students, teachers, and administrators about the programme’s progress and expansion.

Anastasia Stadnik, fifth-year student of the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies,' spent an academic year at Nanjing University thanks to the academic mobility programme. In this interview, she shared how studies in China's Ivy League were structured, when students had afternoon nap time, and how one could get a scholarship from the Chinese government.

Mikhail Chagin, second-year student of the Bachelor’s in Information and Communication Technologies and Systems at HSE MIEM, has taken first place in the BRICS Marathon League 2025. He won in the Amateur category for his age group (18–19) and completed two marathons: in Moscow (42.2 km in 03:13:02) and Kazan (42.2 km in 03:17:41). Mikhael spoke with HSE University Life about his impressions of the events and his plans for the upcoming sporting season.