George Balashov
- Leading Expert:HSE Campus in Nizhny Novgorod / International Office
- Manager:HSE Campus in Nizhny Novgorod / HSE Dormitory (Nizhny Novgorod)
- George Balashov has been at HSE University since 2020.
Responsibilities
- liaising with the Russian state authorities: the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (submitting and receiving documentation), etc.;
- processing the following types of applications: registration and visa/registration extension;
- registration of citizens of the Russian Federation living in a University dormitory at the place of stay and removal from registration;
- interaction with governmental authorities on migration issues;
- providing consultations to HSE staff, international students and academic staff regarding visas and migration support for foreign citizens;
- taking part in the development and organization of orientation sessions for foreign citizens (e.g., making relevant presentations) – the key focus of such events is to inform foreign citizens about Russian migration legislation and requirements, as well as established procedures for entering/leaving/staying in Russia.