Tag «ideas & experience»

The expansion of ‘happycracy’ into everyday life unfolds against the backdrop of a diktat of positive thinking, mindfulness, and self-improvement. Yet researchers point to the hidden traps in the pursuit of happiness. Why can being happy sometimes be dangerous? Maria Kucheryavaya, sociologist and visiting lecturer at the HSE School of Communication, reflects on this in her column for IQ Media.

Vladimir Dimidov specialises in positive psychology and investigates the issue of time perspective. In this interview with the HSE Young Scientists project, he discusses the importance of thinking about the future, strategies for preventing burnout, and the best places to visit on Lake Baikal.

The 25th Yasin (April) International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development brought together leading Russian and Western scientists. Among the guests was Jose Luis Cordeiro, PhD, international fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science, Chair of the Millennium Project's Venezuela node, former professor at MIPT and HSE University, and author of The Death of Death.

The BRICS Youth Innovation Summit 2025 was held in Cape Town on April 10–11, 2025. The event was attended by political and business leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The summit focused on the theme ‘Innovating the Future: Technology for Sustainability and Social Good,’ under which the participants presented their projects. Students of the Faculty of Economic Sciences have shared their experiences of the trip to South Africa, their presentations at the BRICS summit, penguin encounters, and more!

Studying abroad in Russia can be an exciting adventure, especially at HSE University–St Petersburg. As an international student, you might already expect challenges like language barriers and the freezing winter. However, cultural differences often require the biggest adjustments. In this article, we’ll explore specific cultural contrasts between Korea and Russia—from communication style to classroom etiquette—and share friendly tips on how to cope.

Maria Buyanovskaya initially aspired to become a restoration artist, but today she is exploring the world of antiquity. In this interview with the HSE Young Scientists project, she discusses how irony can be subtly conveyed even through grammar, talks about the school of Homer and Plato, and highlights summer internships at the Hermitage and the Pushkin Museum.

Veronika Smirnova studies China's approach to global food security and has spent a year at Renmin University in Beijing. In this interview with the HSE Young Scientists project, she speaks about Xi Jinping's flagship initiatives, her interest in John Boyd Orr of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and her love for malatang and xiao long bao.

Ivan Samoylenko specialises in graph theory; in his third year of university, he developed an idea that later became the foundation of a highly cited academic article. In this interview with the HSE Young Scientists project, he speaks about the Watts-Strogatz small-world model, being a performer in the Bolshoi Children's Choir, and making the choice between science and industry.