Tag "research projects"
Rauf Amazalief: experience participating in "Education for Mine Actions" project
Although the civil war ended in Tajikistan 20 years before, the country still faces the problem of the high level of landmine contamination. Despite the efforts made so far and significant improvements in mine action management, in some regions of our country, mines and Explosive Remnants of War still represent one of the main obstacles for the safety of citizens and socio-economic development of the country. Participating in the “Education for Mine Actions” Project “I strived to make my contribution to building better changes for the local children and adults in mine-affected areas in my country. As far as I can see even in the 21st century they, still suffering from mines it makes their life more complicated and insecure”. Therefore, the “Education for Mine Actions” project, aimed at not only the provision of security and enhancing people's awareness about the threat of mines, but also at solving social and wellbeing problems of the local communities.
International Conference “New Trends and Directions of Migration”
The International Conference on Migration tagged “New Trends and Directions of Migration” was held in National Research University- Higher School of Economics from 26th to 27th October, 2017 to look at some of the issues that borders on current migration and challenges.
Small Towns Risk Losing Young People
Russian small towns risk being depleted of young people, as three-quarters of school leavers are planning to migrate to regional centres, Moscow or St. Petersburg in search of a better life, while just 4% are prepared to stay in their home communities.
Drawn by Moscow’s Cultural Appeal, U.S. Student Chooses HSE to Embark on Research Career
On January 29, Thomas Espy, a student in the Population and Development Master’s programme at HSE, presented a report entitled ‘Mapping Xenophobia in Russia’. During his presentation, he highlighted his paper’s linear analysis of xenophobic attacks in the Russian Federation and a network analysis focusing on nationalist groups, as well as recommended areas of focus for Russian policymakers.