Nina Y. Belyaeva
- Professor, Department Head:Faculty of Social Sciences / School of Politics and Governance / Public Policy Department
- Programme Academic Supervisor:Political Analysis and Public Policy
- Nina Y. Belyaeva has been at HSE University since 2000.
Education and Degrees
- 1987
Candidate of Sciences* (PhD) in Legal Science
Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR - 1981
Degree
Lomonosov Moscow State University
According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011, Candidate of Sciences belongs to ISCED level 8 - "doctoral or equivalent", together with PhD, DPhil, D.Lit, D.Sc, LL.D, Doctorate or similar. Candidate of Sciences allows its holders to reach the level of the Associate Professor.
Continuing education / Professional retraining / Internships / Study abroad experience
NRU Higher School of Economics
2010
Workshop for HSE professors and teachers «Public policy: concepts and methods» by professor Giliberto Capano (University of Bologna) with presentation: «Public policy in system of close concepts: «political science», «political strategic planning», «political consulting», «political decision-making», «public administration». Workshop was organized by Public Policy Department in framework of joint academic exchange program between HSE and UniBo
NRU Higher School of Economics
2010
Workshop for HSE professors and teachers "Quantitative methods in teaching of public policy" by professor Lucio Picci (University of Bologna). Workshop was organized by Public Policy Department in framework of joint academic exchange program between HSE and UniBo
NRU Higher School of Economics
2012
Workshop for HSE professors and managers "Research methods of globalization issues: example of Globalization and Welfare State topic" by professor Rosa Mule (University of Bologna). Workshop was organized by Public Policy Department in framework of joint academic exchange program between HSE and UniBo
NRU Higher School of Economics
2014
Workshop for HSE professors and managers «Comparative Public Policy Analysis» on issue of analytical communities in policy advisory systems at global and local levels, organized by Public Policy Department with participation of Goldstone, Jack (professor of Public Policy, School of Public Policy, George Mason University, USA); Howlett, Michael (Professor at Simon Fraser University, Canada; Policy Design Lab Project Director at the National University of Singapore), Fischer, Frank (Professor of Politics and Global Affairs. Rutgers University, USA; Political Science Dept. and E.J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy), Hoppe, Robert (Professor of Policy and Knowledge of University of Twente, the Netherlands)
NRU Higher School of Economics
2014
Presentation by chief-editors and representatives of international academic journals - Iris Geva May (Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis), Michael Howlett (Policy Science), Robert Fisher (Critical Policy Analysis) for HSE professors and managers with participation of leading HSE journals International Organizations and International Foresight.
NRU Higher School of Economics
15.04.2015
Workshop for HSE professors and managers "How to organize succsesful international conference?" by Philippe Zittoun - PhD, Political Science and Public Policy, Organizer of first and second International conferences in Public Policy
NRU Higher School of Economics
18.09.2015
Workshop for HSE professors and managers "The ‘Law in Context’ Approach: Teaching and Researching in an International and Multidisciplinary Environmen" by Giuliano Castellano - PhD in Law, PhD in Economics and Social Sciences, researcher in Warwick School of Law
Student Term / Thesis Papers
- Master
H. Lin «Deficiency of Teachers in Primary Public Schools in Rural Areas in two Regions of Myanmar: Shan State and Bogo division (2011-2018)». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2020
C. Camargo montoya «Anti-corruption Policies in Russia and Italy: Public Perceptions, Policy Capacity and Political will». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2020
M. Deatara «Presidents as Policy Entrepreneurs: Comparative Analysis of New National Development Policies in Indonesia and Malaysia». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2020
O. Pelletier «Educating the Gifted Children in the 21st Century in East Asia: Implications for Canadian Education and Policy Learning Opportunities». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2020
J. Cripps «Freedom of Assembly in Non-Democratic Regimes: Shifts in Policing Methods to Peaceful Protests as Indication of Political Regime Changes in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2020
V. Ovchinnikova «Ethical Principles in NGOs Monitoring Law Enforcement in Russia and the U.S.: Level of Compatibility trough Critical Discourse Analysis». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2020
E. Melnik «Modern Russian Rap in the Context of Protest Music in Different Countries». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2020
E. Filatova «Non-state Actors of Policy Process in the Field of Mass Sports in Russia and Germany». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2020
I. Lobanov «Torture Prevention in Russia and Policy Transfer in this Field from the UK Policies and ECHR Practices». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2019
T. - «Building the Effective Counterterrorism Policies in ASEAN Region: Cases of Indonesia and the Philippine through the Concept of Policy Learning». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2019
M. Iastrebova «Addressing Cultural Conflicts through Citizenship Education Policies: Malaysia and Singapore». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2019
D. Burov «Transfer of Dual Vocational Education and Training Policy from Germany into Non-European Nations: Cases of Egypt and Mexico». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2019
F. Alekseenkov «Legitimation Strategies of Contemporary Authoritarian Regimes: the Cases of Russia and Turkey». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2018
A. Serre «Solving the New Urban Crisis: Comparing the Transport Polices in Lyon and Copenhagen». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2018
D. Geranina «Non-Monetary Measures of Stimulating Development of Additional Education (Practical Skills) in Secondary Schools: Cases of Three Schools of Moscow». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2018
D. Zhelonkin «Social Media Marketing Technologies in Promoting of Civic Initiatives in Current Russia». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2018
C. Mathenge «The Role of Informal Traditional Institutions in Defining Internal Migration Policies in Southern African Countries». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2018
N. Davydov «Key Actors in Italy Concerning EU Sanctions against Russia 2014-2016: Interests, Positions, Outcomes. Is coalition possible?». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2017
V. Dyomin «Global Values as the Main Factor for Membership in the Commonwealth of Nations». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2017
D. Marzieva «Cyber Activism as a New Form of Political Participation: Comparative Study of Russia-US Practices». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2017
T. Kis «The EU Blue Card Policy and Alternative Mechanisms to Attract Skilled Migrants». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2017
M. Diukareva «Social Policy Retrenchment Effect on Political Participation: Cases of Russia and the UK». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2017
M. Isa «Policy Responses of Malaysia and Indonesia to Resolve Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Comparative Studies». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2017
A. Venieri «The Opt-out Mechanisms in the EU From Historical Perspective». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
A. Evstafev «Mechanisms of EU Foreign Policy Formulation towards Controversial Issues: Cases of Relations with Russia and Turkey». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
Y. Gershinkova «Factors of Political Participation and Representation of the Second Generation Migrant Muslim Women from Northern Africa in Italy and France: Comparing the Role of Regulatory Regimes and Integration Capacities». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
S. Jamshaid «Socio-economic and Regulatory Factors Influencing Middle Class Woman Entrepreneurship in Pakistan and Russia Comparing Motivations, Barriers and Opportunities». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
A. Lukiyanova «The Court of Justice of the European Union as an Actor of Implementation of European Union Legal Policy (Cases of Migration Labour Policy)». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
P. Krisintu «Consolidation of Global Democratic Values in ASEAN: Impact of LGBT Rights Implementation in Thailand». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
A. Sedy «Policy (In) Coherence in the Visegrad Group. The Example of the 2014 Ukrainian Crisis». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
L. Nyan «The Role of Military Elites in Democratic Transition with Specific Focus on Educational Reforms (Cases of Myanmar and Thailand, 2006-2015)». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
S. Rajhans «Educating for Global Citizenship: Capacity Building by Innovative Universities in Russia, Italy and India by Balancing Formal and Informal Learning Spaces and Practices.». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
E. Uzoikina «Emergence of Virtual Publics in Social Media: from On-line to Off-line, from Local to Global Participation». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
M. Iunilainen «Evolution of Citizenship Education Models in Russian Federation, Italy and Finland from Emergence to 2015: Factors of Diversification.». Faculty of Social Sciences, 2016
P. S`yue`l «Political Activism in Russia since 2011». Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, 2014
Courses (2019/2020)
- Conflict Management (Master’s programme; Faculty of Social Sciences; 1 year, 1, 2 module)Eng
- Freedom of Assembly: Comparative Practices (Minor; Faculty of Social Sciences; 3, 4 module)Eng
- Global Actors in Public Policy (Master’s programme; Faculty of Social Sciences; 2 year, 1, 2 module)Eng
- Think Tanks as Policy Actors (Master’s programme; Faculty of Social Sciences; 2 year, 1, 2 module)Eng
- Past Courses
Courses (2018/2019)
Courses (2015/2016)
- Freedom of Association and Freedom of Assembly: guidelines and "best practices" (Master’s programme; Faculty of Social Sciences; spec. "Human Rights and Democratic Governance"; 2 year, 2 module)Eng
Global Actors in Public Policy (Master’s programme; Faculty of Social Sciences; "Public Policy Analysis", "Human Rights and Democratic Governance"; 2 year, 1, 2 module)Eng
- Intellectual History of Europe: Antiquity and Middle Ages (Optional course (university); 4 module)Eng
Courses currently taught at HSE
- Contemporary Political Science
- Philosophy and Theory of Human Rights in Globalizing World
- Global Actors in Public Policy
- Conflict Management and Mediation
- Intellectual History of Europe
Visiting Professor:
- European Regional Master Program in Human Rights & Democratic Governance – Double Degree Program of UNIBO & Sarajevo University, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Colorado College, 1990, 1992, 1994-1995, 1998
- Moscow State University Law School, 1994, 1995
- Georgetown University, 1993
- Salzburg University Law School, 1993
- Johns Hopkins University, 1992
Conferences
- 2018Annual Conference of the Italian Society of Political Science (Turin). Presentation: Why does it pay off to find the phenomena you study in different countries and different geographical regions.
- 2017International Workshop “Third Wave of Policy Advisory System Study” (Berlin). Presentation: Applying Policy Advisory System concept to un-democratic regime: cases of regions of Russian Federation
- 2016European Consortium Political Research, Joint Sessions (Pisa). Presentation: Interplay Between Formal and Informal Mechanisms in Implementing Human Rights Treaties: The Case of OSCE Guidelines on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
- 2013
1st International Conference on Public Policy (Гренобль). Presentation: "Global Order" and Global Governance : changing role of nation state in multy-level regulatory regimes
XIV Апрельская международная научная конференция «Модернизация экономики и общества» (Москва). Presentation: "Public" as a "social actor" vs "public" as a "target audience". Conceptual connection between "the public", "civil society" and "community"
7-th ECPR General Conference Science Po Bordeaux, 4-7 September 2013 (Bordeaux). Presentation: University Networks as New Global Actors: New Tools of Ideas and Knowledge Accumulation and Diffusion
International Conference “The Post Lisbon EU: An External Perspective” (Болонья). Presentation: The EU viewed from Russia
Celebratory Comparative Policy Analysis Conference "Validating Methods for Comparing Public Policy: Academia and Government Dialogue" (Лёвен). Presentation: Method of Formal Concept Analysis as an alternative to “averaging” used in indices by most comparators in applied comparative studies of complex humanitarian issues
- 2011
IPSA-ECPR Joint Conference "Whatever Happened to North-South?" (Сан-Паулу). Presentation: Public Policy Analyses as Nonlinear Tool for Assessing Probability of Democratic Development
Developing policy in different cultural contexts: learning from study, learning from experience (Dubrovnik). Presentation: The Analysts: ’Consultants’ or ‘Independent Actors’?
XII April International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development (Москва). Presentation: Формы гражданского участия гражданских объединений в публичной политике
- 2010Forum on the Universality of Human Rights (Осло). Presentation: Hierarchy and oppositions between Rights // Forum on the Universality of Human Rights. Oslo. 21-22. October 2010. Participants – 50. Support – Council of Europe.
- 200921st IPSA World Congress of Political Science (Сантьяго). Presentation: Modern populism with the use of media: comparing methods of Putin and Berlusconi
- The EU, Russia and the Global Crisis (Форли). Presentation: Российские политические процессы и обще европейские ценности
20194
- Chapter Belyaeva N. Y., Albert V. A. Conclusion: The Common Features and Different Roles of Protest Publics in Political Contestation, in: Protest Publics. Toward a New Concept of Mass Civic Action / Отв. ред.: N. Y. Belyaeva, D. G. Zaytsev, V. A. Albert. Switzerland : Springer, 2019. doi P. 297-306. doi
- Chapter Belyaeva N. Y. Exploring Protest Publics: A New Conceptual Frame for Civil Participation Analysis, in: Protest Publics, in: Protest Publics. Toward a New Concept of Mass Civic Action / Отв. ред.: N. Y. Belyaeva, D. G. Zaytsev, V. A. Albert. Switzerland : Springer, 2019. doi P. 9-31. doi
- Article Belyaeva N. Y. Revisiting demand, politicization and externalization in authoritarian political regimes: policy advisory system in Russian practices // Policy Studies. 2019. Vol. 40. No. 3-4. P. 392-409. doi
- Chapter Belyaeva N. Y., Albert V. A. Self-Organized Publics in Mass Protests: An Introduction, in: Protest Publics. Toward a New Concept of Mass Civic Action / Отв. ред.: N. Y. Belyaeva, D. G. Zaytsev, V. A. Albert. Switzerland : Springer, 2019. doi P. 1-5. doi
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- Chapter Belyaeva N. Y. Citizen Plenums in Bosnia Protests: Creating a Post-Ethnic Identity, in: Non-western social movements and participatory democracy: Protest in the age of transnationalism / Ed. by E. Arbatli, D. Rosenberg. Switzerland : Springer, 2017. doi P. 115-138. doi
- Article Zaytsev D. G., Belyaeva N. Y. Determinants of the Policy Impact of Analytical Communities in Russian Regions: Cases of Karelia, Tatarstan and Saratov // Central European Journal of Public Policy. 2017. Vol. 11. No. 2. P. 23-42. doi
- Chapter Belyaeva N. Y., Rajhans S. K. Minorities, Identities and the Law: What It Takes to Be Recognized and Protected on Both National and Supra-National Levels, in: The European Convention on Human Rights and the Principle of Non-Discrimination. Napoli : Editoriale Scientifica, 2017. P. 253-274.
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- Chapter Uldanov A., Volkov D. Independent NGOs’ strategies in conditions of state’s repressive policy: case of reaction to RF Federal Law on “Foreign Agents”, in: Policy Impact of Civil Society in BRICS countries: Best Practices Infl uencing Policy-Making. Academic Papers of the Interactive International Conference "Policy Impact of Civil Society in BRICS countries: Best Practices Infl uencing Policy-Making”, Moscow, May 19, 2015 / Ed. by N. Y. Belyaeva. M. : Издательство ООО «Корпорация ИНТЕЛКОРП», 2015. P. 147-173.
- Book Policy Impact of Civil Society in BRICS countries: Best Practices Infl uencing Policy-Making. Academic Papers of the Interactive International Conference "Policy Impact of Civil Society in BRICS countries: Best Practices Infl uencing Policy-Making”, Moscow, May 19, 2015 / Ed. by N. Y. Belyaeva. M. : Издательство ООО «Корпорация ИНТЕЛКОРП», 2015.
20142
- Chapter Novokreshchenova A., Shabanova M., Zaytsev D., Belyaeva N. Y. Linguistic processing in lattice-based taxonomy construction, in: CEUR Workshop Proceedings (T.1301, 1st Joint Workshop ONTO.COM / ODISE on Ontologies in Conceptual Modeling and Information Systems Engineering co-located with 8th International Conference on Formal Ontology in Information Systems (FOIS 2014). Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 21, 2014) Vol. 1301: Ontologies in Conceptual Modeling and Information Systems Engineering (ONTO-COM-ODISE 2014). , 2014. P. 350-355.
- Chapter Belyaeva N. Y., Dzhibladze A. “Public” as a “social Actor” vs “Public” as a “Target Audience”: Conceptual Connection Between “the Public” and “Civil society”, in: XIV Апрельская международная научная конференция по проблемам развития экономики и общества: в 4-х книгах. Книга 2 / Отв. ред.: Е. Г. Ясин. М. : Издательский дом НИУ ВШЭ, 2014. P. 377-389.
20112
- Article Belyaeva N. Y. Analysts: “Consultants” or “Independent Policy Actors” // Politicka Misao. 2011. Vol. 48. No. 5. P. 125-140.
- Book Russia and the Council of Europe: Topics for Common Agenda A Look from Norway. Academic Papers of the 10th International Session of the HSE Russian – European Center for Multidisciplinary Research, Oslo, 1-8 August, 2010 / Отв. ред.: N. Y. Belyaeva. M. : INTELCORP, 2011.
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Research projects
The participant of many international conferences, she conducts legal educational seminars for the Russian public associations, for employees state and commercial structures, for representatives of MASS-MEDIA
Employment history
Expert Work
- Head of Working Group of Experts of the State Duma of Russia on preparation of the Concept and the text of the bill On public associations of Russia (adopted in 199
- Expert Panel Member of OSCE/ODIHR “On the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly”, 2006 – now. Co-Author of the Guidelines on Freedom of Assembly adopted by OSCE and endorsed by the Venice Commission
- Expert of Council of Human Rights at the President of Russia, 2012
Visiting Professor: Colorado College, 1990, 1992, 1994-1995, 1998; Moscow State University Law School, 1994, 1995; Georgetown University, 1993; Salzburg University Law School, 1993; Johns Hopkins University, 1992; Cape Town University, 2005; UNIBO, 2009-2012; University of Sarajevo (ERMA), 2009-2012
Research Fellow: Senior Research Fellow in Residence, United States Institute of Peace, 1993; Visiting Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies, 1992; Visiting Fellow, UNIBO, 2009-2011
Participation in professional associations
IPSA member from 1995 – now, participating in following research Committees
- RC05 - Comparative Studies on Local Government and Politics
- RC30 - Comparative Public Policy
- RC32 - Public Policy and Administration
ECPR
- Official Representative for National Research University Higher School of Economics
- Member of Standing Group on Regulatory Governance
- Member of Organizing Committee of The First International Conference on Public Policy in Grenoble, 26-28 June, 2013
- Chair of the Panel: Changing concept of “state” and “stateness” in Global Governance
Russian Association of Political Science
- Member of Governing Board
- Chair of Research Committee on Public Policy & Governance
Expert work
- Head of Working Group of Experts of the State Duma of Russia on preparation of the Concept and the text of the bill On public associations of Russia (adopted in 199
- Expert Panel Member of OSCE/ODIHR “On the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly”, 2006 – now. Co-Author of the Guidelines on Freedom of Assembly adopted by OSCE and endorsed by the Venice Commission
- Expert of Council of Human Rights at the President of Russia, 2012
Other information
Visiting Professor: Colorado College, 1990, 1992, 1994-1995, 1998; Moscow State University Law School, 1994, 1995; Georgetown University, 1993; Salzburg University Law School, 1993; Johns Hopkins University, 1992; Cape Town University, 2005; UNIBO, 2009-2012; University of Sarajevo (ERMA), 2009-2012
Research Fellow:Senior Research Fellow in Residence, United States Institute of Peace, 1993; Visiting Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies, 1992; Visiting Fellow, UNIBO, 2009-2011
Research Supervision:
A Discourse Analysis of the Western European Newspaper Coverage of the Protests surrounding Putin’s Reelection [Philip Wallmeier, 2013] Philip Wallmeier_Introduction.pdf
People, Protests and Power: Social Movements and Change in the Russian Political Regime [Anna Katharina Engström, 2013] Anna Katharina Engström_Introduction.pdf
Political Parties Strategies Candidate Selection and Issues of Women Under-Representation in the Parliaments of Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina [Jeta Rapce, 2013] Jeta Rapce_Introduction.pdf
Access to Information and its Role in Democracy-Building: Cases of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia [Nermina Voloder, 2013] Nermina Voloder_Introduction.pdf
Education:
- Doctoral courses in Constitutional Law and Comparative Politics. Institute of State and Law Academy of Sciences of the USSR. S.J.D., Doctoral Dissertation Defended . Doctoral Thesis: ‘Political Activity of voluntary organizations in the USSR and enabling legal regime for it’.1983 - 1986
- Moscow State University, Law School (Theory and History of State and Law, Political System, Constitutional Law, Comparative Legal Systems, Civil Law, Criminal Law, International Public Law), Moscow. J.D & LL.M 1976 - 1981
Additional Training: International Fellowship in Philanthropy, Institute for Policy Studies, Johns Hopkins University. 1991; UNESCO Scholarship for young scholars, University of London School of Law. 1987,
Languages: Russian (native), English (fluent).
Key Publications:
- Nina Belyaeva, Brad Roberts, Walter Laqueur (Foreword by). After perestroika: democracy in the Soviet Union. Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.). Significant issues series, 1991
- Nina Belyaeva. Russian democracy: crisis as progress. Washington quarterly, 16(2) Spring 1993
- Nina Belyaeva (ed.). Russian and American think tanks : an initial survey. Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies. Washington, D.C. 1994
- Nina Belyaeva (ed.). Public Policy in Contemporary Russia: Actors and Institutions. (HSE, 2006)
- Nina Belyaeva (ed.). Russian Constitutional Development: Strategies For The New Institutional Design (HSE, 2007)
- Anastasia Novokreshchenova, Maria Shabanova, Dmitry Zaytsev and Nina Belyaeva. Linguistic processing in lattice-based taxonomy construction // CLA 2010: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Concept Lattices and Their Applications, University of Sevilla, (Sevilla, Spain, 2010).
- Nina Belyaeva. Development of the Concept of a Public Policy: Attention to "Motive Forces" and Operating Actors / Polis. 2011. Т. 123. № 3. (p. 72-87)
- Nina Belyaeva. Liliana Proskuryakova.Civil Society Diamond. CIVICUS Civil Society Index – Shortened Assessment Tool. Report for the Russian Federation. Interlegal. 2008
- Nina Belyaeva, Giliberto Capano. Governing Modern Research University: Between Academic Freedom and Managerial Constrains / Russia and the Council of Europe: Topics for Common Agenda. A Look from Norway. Academic Papers of 10th International Session of the HSE Russian - European Centre for Multidisciplinary Research, Oslo, 1-8 August, 2010. Moscow. INTELCORP. 2011 (p. 12 – 30)
- N.Y. Belyaeva. Analysts: “Consultants” or “Independent Policy Actors” // Politicka Misao, 2011. Т. 48. № 5
- Nina Belyaeva (ed.). Analytical Communities in Public Policy: Global Phenomenon and the Russian Practices / ROSSPEN. 2012
- Nina Belyaeva, Nikita Zagladin. Global Civil Identity: From Ethical Imperatives to Global Institutes/ Political Identity and Policy of Identity. ROSSPEN. 2012
- Nina Belyaeva. Double National-Political Identity / Political Identity and Policy of Identity. ROSSPEN. 2012
- Nina Belyaeva. Сivil associations in Public Policy: Forms of Participation in Contemporary Russia / XII International Scientific Conference on Problems of Economy and Society Development. The Book 1 / HSE.2012 (p. 302-310)
HSE International Summer University in Full Swing
Every summer, HSE’s International Summer University attracts students, graduate students, post-docs, and professionals from around the world who wish to spend several weeks in Moscow to deepen their knowledge in a variety of fields. With the programme entering its second month, HSE News Service sat down with several students to talk about their impressions of it so far.
Political Analysis and Public Policy Programme Leads to Exciting International Career
After graduating two years ago from HSE’s Master’s programme in Political Analysis and Public Policy, Svetlana Kosmakova took a job with the International Committee of the Red Cross as a Migration Program Officer. She recently spoke with Sanjay Rajhans of the HSE News Service about her studies at HSE, the trajectory of her career, and what advice she would offer prospective students in Political Analysis and Public Policy.
HSE Staff Members Receive Acknowledgement Medals
Following a directive of the Rector, key HSE staff members have been awarded ‘Acknowledgement’ medals for their high professional achievements and devotion to work.
HSE Graduate Applies Lessons to Work in Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs
Since 2008, Indra Prasetya has been working as Chief of Protocol at the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs. A graduate of Gadjah Mada University with a degree in Social and Political Science, the 33-year old native of Kebumen, Indonesia went on to spend two years in the HSE Public Policy Department studying Political Analysis and Public Policy.
‘Now I Really Recommend Moscow to All My Friends’
The fourth HSE International Summer University has drawn to a close. The programme continues to grow and evolve. This year over 160 students from 46 universities came to HSE to take courses in International Relations & Politics, Computer Science, Russian Studies, Economics, Culture & History.
A week of Warm International Winter School on Human Rights at UNI-BO
The week long International Winter School on Human Rights got organized in the Forli Campus of University of Bologna from 9th -13th of January 2017. A unique yearly project jointly initiated by Prof. Nina Yurievna Belyaeva, from the Higher school of Economics along with her illustrious partner from the University of Bologna ( Italy most notably Prof Marco Balboni and Prof Carmello Danisi ) and International Institute of Human Rights ( Rene Cassin Foundation, Strasbourg).
Public Policy Theories and their Criticism: in Search of Better Theory
How can we overcome the issue of 'descriptive public policy' and what kind of public policy theory do we need for it? Second academic seminar was built around the discussion of these pertinent questions.
Public Policy Programme – Ten Years and Growing
On June 24, as the entire world was reeling from the Brexit vote, the centre of Moscow saw another farewell taking place at HSE, albeit one considerably more festive in nature. This was the 10th anniversary of the Public Policy programme at HSE where 35 graduates received their diploma after two years of hard work to earn their coveted Master’s degree in Public Policy.
International Spring School on Human Rights Debates Issues of Religion, Identity and Freedom of Conscience
In May, the HSE Voronovo Learning Centre hosted the International Spring School on Human Rights, a five-day educational retreat organized jointly by the HSE Department of Public Policy, the University of Bologna and the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
Baltic Practice Turns to the East
The Baltic Practice International Summer School, held by the HSE Public Policy Department, has celebrated its 15th anniversary. Its organizers and participants recently spoke about what’s most important for people to know about the Baltic Practice, and about why, after 15 years, the school is changing direction.
HSE International Faculty — Welcome Aboard!
The start of an academic year is always characterized by a new and expanded team of faculty and students ‘on board’ the HSE. In 2015 over 40 new international faculty members have joined HSE and are ready for a new voyage of discovery. Their stay at the university traditionally begins with a number of seminars, meetings and other events which come under the Orientations session, organized by the International Faculty Support Unit.
Indonesian Public Officer Graduates from HSE
Political Analysis and Public Policy is the most popular Master’s programme among HSE’s international students. It draws people with professional experience as well as those fresh from Bachelor’s degrees to do research. Indra Prasetya Adi Nugroho is one of the 2015 new Master’s graduates. He came to HSE from a job in the Indonesian government.
Public Policy Department Holds 2015 Graduation Ceremony
On June 11, 2015, the graduation ceremony for students of the Public Policy Department took place in the presence of distinguished professors and senior university administrators, including Vice Rector for International Cooperation Sergei Erofeev, Ekaterina Sintsova of the International Admissions Department and Dmitry Balkunets, Director of the Centre for Alumni Affairs.
HSE to Provide Platform for Discussion of Civil Society Influence Strategies in BRICS Countries
Which methods and practices do civil activists use in BRICS countries? Why and under what conditions can they be effective? What can Russian civil society learn from civil society in India or Brazil, and vice versa? These issues will be discussed at a conference to be held on May 19 jointly by the HSE Public Policy Department and Oxfam, an international non-governmental organization. Registration for the seminar is open to Russian and foreign experts, researchers, students and representatives of NGOs.
HSE to Provide Platform for Discussion of Civil Society Influence Strategies in BRICS Countries
Which methods and practices do civil activists use in BRICS countries? Why and under what conditions can they be effective? What can Russian civil society learn from civil society in India or Brazil, and vice versa? These issues will be discussed at a conference to be held on May 19 jointly by the HSE Department of Public Policy and Oxfam, an international non-governmental organization. Registration for the seminar is open to Russian and foreign experts, researchers, students and representatives of NGOs.
Development of Strategic Management
On 8 April 2015, as part of the XVI April International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development, a round table was held, entitled Development of Strategic Management, which was chaired by Professor Andrei Klimenko, Director of the Institute for Public and Municipal Management.
Prof. Belyaeva participated in the Workshop on Citizenship, Education and Globalisation at ECPR Joint Sessions 2015, Warsaw
Workshops at ECPR Joint Sessions are closed gatherings of 15-20 participants, which last for about five days. Topics of discussion are precisely defined by a paper or research document for discussion. Prof. Belyaeva introduced here paper FROM IDENTITY TO CITIZENSHIP IN THE GLOBAL WORLD: HOW GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND NETWORKS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A CULTURE OF 'GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP' at a Workshop 'Citizenship, Diversity, Participation and Education in Times of Change'
Prof. Belyaeva gave a public lecture at CEU: "Do the Vast Majority of Russians fully Support Putin? The secret of the 84%"
In a March 9 CEU Frontiers of Democracy lecture, Professor Nina Y. Belyaeva of National Research University, Higher School of Economics in Moscow delved into the numbers and who really supports Putin.
Young Political Scientists from the HSE Take Part in Organizing Conference in Austria
A young scientists’ conference organized by the European Consortium for Political Research recently took place at the University of Innsbruck (Austria). Students of the HSE Institute of Education’s Master’s programme on Contemporary Political Conflicts organized a session called ‘Political Power & Foreign Policy Analysis’.
Baltic Practice 2014: ‘Europe in Russia: Business, Culture, Values’
From June 28 to July 5, the ‘Baltic Practice 2014’ summer school will take place in Zelenogorsk near St. Petersburg. The school’s topic this year is ‘Europe in Russia: Business, Culture, Values’. The aim of the event is to address the cultural, social and ideological constructs that were created in cooperation with Europe and have become an integral part of Russian culture and identity.
Political Scientists from Five Continents Gather at the HSE to Discuss Workings of Public Policy
On May 28-29, 2014, an international academic conference ‘Analytical Communities in Policy Advisory Systems at the Global and Local Level: Comparative Analysis of Policy Impact’ took place at the HSE.
HSE and University of Bologna sign new agreement on dual-degree programme
Students in HSE’s Political Analysis and Public Policy master’s programme who have studied for at least a semester at the University of Bologna and successfully defended their thesis will be able to receive degrees from both universities. Similarly, Italian students who study for a semester or a year at the HSE will have the same opportunity.
Double Degree Programme in Political Analysis and Public Policy: The Long Road to Success
The HSE Public Policy Department and the University of Bologna are launching a double degree master’s programme in Political Analysis and Public Policy. Nina Belyaeva, Head of the HSE Department of Public Policy gave an interview to the HSE news service about future challenges and her hopes and expectations for the programme.
Morocco, Italy, and South Korea Found Common Interests in Russia
The students from nine countries took part in the HSE International Winter School. In addition to various student presentations, lectures, and consultations by experts, the school programme also included role-playing games.
Joint Postgraduate Programme from the HSE and the University of Bologna
The HSE Department of Public Policy and the European Law Institute of the University of Bologna have launched a double postgraduate programme. The deadline for applications for this programme is May 31, 2013.
Baltic Practice 2012
The HSE’s Baltic Practice Summer School has just finished in Klaipeda and Kaunas. Once again, the school was run in conjunction with Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania).
Human Rights: European View and Russian Practice
In June this year, the international school ‘Integrating Europe through Human Rights: comparing the exercise of basic freedoms’ took place at the HSE. The event was a joint initiative between the HSE and the University of Bologna and organized by the HSE Department of Public Policy.
Public Policy Beyond the Borders
From October 1st to 9th 2011, the autumn school, ‘Contemporary public policy and governance in Russia and the European Union’, took place at the HSE. The school was organized by the all-university Department of Public Policy and the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt, Germany.
Baltic Practice-2011: A New Level Of Research
On August 1st at the Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas, the XI International summer research school Baltic Practice began. This is an annual event organized by the HSE Department of Public Policy. Nina Belyaeva, Academic Supervisor of the school and Head of the Department of Public Policy, told us about the schedule of the practice and the new areas of research which are being carried out as part of it.
