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In the 1980s, it was nearly impossible to find a resident of the former USSR who hadn't heard at least one song from the Italian pop scene. Hits like "Felicità," "L'Italiano," and "Mamma Maria" resonated from cassette players across the country, capturing the hearts of listeners of all ages. Concerts featuring Adriano Celentano, Ricchi e Poveri, and Toto Cutugno were a dream for many.

On November 24th, the HSE Cultural Center held the second Master's Programmes Open Day of the Media Institute this academic year. Potential applicants were introduced to the various programmes and their unique features. Participants also learned about the application and study processes and watched videos showing current students' experiences.

The meeting with Dima Ermuzevich was held for applicants and students of the Institute of Media in the HSE Cultural Centre on 24 of October. It was dedicated to blog monetization.

Finishing my bachelor's studies in journalism gave me a lot of satisfaction. I had learned a tremendous amount of information and skills for my professional career, and I also made good friends with colleagues and teachers. These contacts were very important at the moment to find a job. In university, you study a "specific" field, but inside all of that, I got excited about many other things like literature, investigation, philosophy, sociology, history, economics, politics, and many others, at least inside journalism curricula.

Can history exist without humor? Is it possible to learn how to make jokes? Finally, which of the ancient Greek philosophers laid the foundations and principles of storytelling? We talked to Artyom Prokhorov, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Creative Industries Media Institute, candidate of art history, screenwriter and creator of the training courses "Comedy Tools in Storytelling" and "Screenplay Development".

Denis Bannikov is a screenwriter and novelist, a graduate and teacher at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, a master of courses at the Creative writing school.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most discussed topics of recent years. Programmable algorithms make it possible to solve problems of any level of complexity, and neural networks automate many processes, including in education. Teachers are being taught digital competencies on an equal footing with students, and machine-learning tools are increasingly being integrated into the educational process.

On May 1st, the State Kremlin Palace played host to the grand gala concert of the 6th annual International Road to Yalta Festival. This esteemed event has become a cherished tradition, uniting performers worldwide in homage to the memory of Soviet soldiers who sacrificed their lives for Victory. This year, the festival received 220 applications from artists representing 55 countries, underscoring its global significance and resonance.

Philosophy often meets skepticism about its relevance and practicality, yet remains a significant field in academia, appealing to many students. Yulia Appolonova, at the helm of the Philosophy Club and Media Communications programme, shares her journey and philosophy’s impact on modern professions, including journalism.

On March 11, students enrolled in the Media Management educational program had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Yandex Advertising: Yulia Kudryashova, an event producer, and Yulia Kordinova, the marketing director. The session was overseen by Tatyana Magera, the academic head of the Media Management program.