This semester journalism students and international exchange students could select two subjects taught in English: American Political Rhetoric and Journalism and International Environment. We decided to learn more about these courses through students’ and teachers’ experience.
On December 25, Christmas is celebrated not only by Catholics, but also by Orthodox Christians from a number of countries, Lutherans and other Protestant denominations. We have collected the top 5 cathedrals in Moscow in which you can celebrate this holiday.
Lydia Cedrone, professor of the New York Film Academy, one of the best universities of filmmaking, came to Moscow to give a lecture to students of High School of Economics. In this event she told the listeners about different techniques of pitching and why pitch is important in filmmaking.
The results of the 'Steal the Wheel’ Competition have been decided. Entrants suggested implementing some useful practices at HSE that had proved their efficiency at other Russian or international universities, with the winners receiving their prizes at the beginning of December. The winning projects include new approaches to writing theses, organising space in classrooms, and submitting reports on academic trips.
September has begun and in Russia it means that all school children and students must go back to studying. And HSE students have one more important date in the second week of September – the HSE Day.
How the power of rock and illegal radio stations set the whole generation free
The School of Design’s fashion team just became stronger thanks to its newest designer Leonid Alexeev. Leonid is a unique professional who is not only the creator of a brand that offers both a men’s and women’s collection, nor is he just the mastermind behind several lines of clothing made by well known Russian companies; Leonid has also headed the design bureau at the Ministry of Defence, designed costumes for various Moscow theatres, and also launched a clothing line for football fans. Beginning this academic year, Leonid will teach both bachelor’s and master’s students at the HSE School of Design. In the following interview, he talks about professional longevity, the winning concept of a fashion education, and much more.
At the beginning of June HSE School of Media welcomed 14 students from Germany. They came to Moscow thanks to the exchange project between HSE and Cologne School of Political and Economic Journalism and its principal Uric Papedric. Russian students showed Germans mass media offices in Moscow and different places of interest. In autumn, HSE students are going to Germany to get the same experience.
Linda Moessler is a German student, who is currently studying international relations in Russia. Despite political tensions and cultural differences, Linda managed to fit in greatly and enjoy her stay in Russia. Gladly, miss Moessler agreed to tell us about her experience as a foreign student at the Higher School of Economics. Her tale will surely be of great interest for those curious about how international students live in Russia.