Liudmila S. Zasimova
- Deputy Dean for International Affairs:Faculty of Economic Sciences
- Deputy Department Head, Assistant Professor:Faculty of Economic Sciences / Department of Applied Economics
- Liudmila S. Zasimova has been at HSE University since 1997.
Education, Degrees and Academic Titles
- 2017Associate Professor
- 2004
Candidate of Sciences* (PhD) in Economics and National Economy Management
- 2004
Doctoral programme
HSE University - 2000
Master's
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - 2000
Master's in Economics
HSE University - 1998
Bachelor's
HSE University - 1998
Bachelor's
HSE 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.

Young Faculty Support Program (Group of Young Academic Professionals)
Category "Future Professoriate" (2010-2011)
Courses (2023/2024)
- Economics of Social Problems (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 4 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Methodological Research Seminar (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 4 year, 1 module)Rus
- Methodological Research Seminar (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 1 year, 2-4 module)Eng
- Past Courses
Courses (2022/2023)
- Economics of Health (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 1 year, 3 module)Rus
Economics of Health (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика"; 2 year, 3 module)Rus
- Economics of Social Problems (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 4 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
Methodological Research Seminar (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика"; 1 year, 3, 4 module)Eng
Methodological Research Seminar (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика"; 2 year, 1, 2 module)Eng
Public Expenditures (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика"; 1 year, 3 module)Eng
Public Expenditures (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика"; 2 year, 3 module)Eng
Courses (2021/2022)
- Economics of Health (Optional course (faculty); Faculty of Economic Sciences; 3 module)Rus
Economics of Health (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика"; 1 year, 3 module)Rus
- Economics of Social Problems (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 4 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
Methodological Research Seminar (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика"; 1 year, 3, 4 module)Eng
- Public Expenditures (Optional course (faculty); Faculty of Economic Sciences; 3 module)Eng
Public Expenditures (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика", field of study "38.04.01. Экономика"; 1 year, 3 module)Eng
Courses (2020/2021)
- Economics of Health (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 1 year, 4 module)Rus
- Economics of Health (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 2 year, 1 module)Rus
- Economics of Social Problems (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 4 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Methodological Research Seminar (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 1 year, 1, 2 module)Eng
- Public Expenditures (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 1 year, 3 module)Rus
- Research Project Seminar (Optional course (faculty); Faculty of Economic Sciences; 1-3 module)Rus
Courses (2019/2020)
- Economics of Social Problems (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 4 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Public Expenditures (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 1 year, 3 module)Rus
- Research Seminar "Development Economics and Russian Economy" (Master’s programme; Faculty of Economic Sciences; 1 year, 1-4 module)Eng
Conferences
- 2019Выставка достижений научного хозяйства (Санкт-Петербург). Presentation: Analysis of non-compliance with smoke-free legislation in Russia
- 2017Second World Congress of Comparative Economics (Санкт-Петербург). Presentation: Charitable giving under new NGO legislation in Russia: evidence from individual data
- 2016GSOM Emerging Markets Conference (Санкт-Петербург). Presentation: Out-of-pocket expenditures on drugs: empirical analysis
- 201517th EBES Conference (Венеция). Presentation: Economic determinants of sport participation among Russian adolescents
Dissertation for a degree of Candidate of Science
L. S. Zasimova Методы оценки эффективности системы социальных трансфертов в России
Publications13
- Article L. Zasimova, M. Sheluntcova, M. Kolosnitsyna, T. Kossova, K. Makshanchikov, A. Biryukova. Unhealthy lifestyles and regional differences in life expectancy in Russia // Public Health. 2023. Vol. 225. P. 66-71. doi
- Article Liudmila Zasimova. The association between fast-food consumption and job-related factors among Russian adults // Economics and Human Biology. 2022. Vol. 46. Article 101147. doi
- Article Liudmila Zasimova, Kolosnitsyna M. Exploring the relationship between drinking preferences and recorded and unrecorded alcohol consumption in Russian regions in 2010-2016 // International Journal of Drug Policy . 2020. Vol. 82. No. 102810. P. 1-8. doi
- Article Liudmila Zasimova. Sports facilities’ location and participation in sports among working adults // European Sport Management Quarterly. 2020. P. 1-21. doi
- Article Liudmila Zasimova. Analysis of non-compliance with smoke-free legislation in Russia // International Journal of Public Health. 2019. Vol. 64. No. 3. P. 413-422. doi
- Article Shishkin S., Liudmila Zasimova. Adopting new medical technologies in Russian hospitals: what causes inefficiency? (qualitative study) // Health Economics, Policy and Law. 2018. Vol. 13. No. 1. P. 33-49. doi
- Article Liudmila Zasimova, Kolosnitsyna M. Charitable giving and the future of NGOs in Russia: what can we learn from individual data? // Post-Soviet Affairs. 2018. Vol. 34. No. 6. P. 412-429. doi
- Article Christopher J. Gerry, Kaneva M., Liudmila Zasimova. Reforming voluntary drug insurance in Russian healthcare: does social solidarity matter? // Health Policy. 2017. Vol. 121. No. 11. P. 1177-1185. doi
- Article Liudmila Zasimova. The use of medical care and out-of-pocket payments in Russia // Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. 2016. Vol. 44. No. 5. P. 440-445. doi
- Preprint Zasimova L. S., Sheluntcova M., Kalinin A. M. Measuring Active Aging for Cross-Country Comparisons and Policy Planning / NRU Higher School of Economics. Series PA "Public Administration". 2015. No. WP BRP 25/PA/2015.
- Preprint Zasimova L. S., Sheluntcova M. Measuring active aging for government policy planning: a case of Russia / NRU Higher School of Economics. Series PA "Public Administration". 2014. No. 11.
- Preprint Zasimova L. S., Shishkin S. Adopting new medical technologies in Russian public hospitals: what causes inefficiency? / NRU Higher School of Economics. Series PA "Public Administration". 2013. No. WP BRP 07/PA/2013.
- Preprint Kalinin A. M., Kolosnitsyna M., Zasimova L. S. Healthy Lifestyles in Russia: Old Issues and New Policies / NRU Higher School of Economics. Series PA "Public Administration". 2011. No. 02.
Employment history
- State University –Higher School of Economics:
Lecturer, Associate professor (2002-present)
- RANEPA
Leading research fellow (2013-2015)
- Interdepartmental analytical center
Research fellow, Leading research fellow (2002-2010)
HSE University faculty presented at the International Conference in Shanghai
HSE University faculty presented at the 5th International Conference “The World Economy in the Great Changes 2023”, sponsored by the School of Economics of Shanghai University
International Students Meet the Faculty of Economic Sciences and HSE University Leadership
Masters students at the Faculty of Economic Sciences met the faculty Dean, Professor Pekarski, HSE Director for Internationalization Dr. Kisel, vice-dean Liudmila Zasimova and other staff on September 12. Meeting was organized by the Faculty of Economic Sciences International Office to introduce the staff and students, as well as students of various programs to each other
Competing Benefits: Economic Theory and COVID Constraints
Those who consider themselves healthy will be more willing to comply with COVID restrictions if they believe, according to their own estimations, that the expected losses from the disease will be significant, suggest researchers of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at HSE University.
Quality of Life or Medicine? HSE Researchers Learn the Key to Living Longer
Everyday living conditions — income, housing, and sanitation — affect health and life expectancy more than the availability and quality of medicine. At the same time, the health system itself plays a crucial role in treating infection. This is what a recent study by researchers of HSE University has found.
Russia’s Regions and Their Preferences for Strong Alcohol
Regions where vodka is consumed more often generally have a higher level of alcohol consumption
Illegal Smoking
Russians Who Smoke Where They Should Not
Erasmus University Rotterdam & HSE Celebrate 25 Years of Educational Cooperation in Economics
Students, faculty, and alumni of HSE University and Erasmus University Rotterdam gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of educational cooperation between the two universities. Attendees reminisced about the past, discussed the future, and explored career opportuntiies at a roundtable, 'Building a Career with EUR'. The newly renovated Pokrovka complex in Moscow was one of many surprises for the participants, which included representatives of Nuffic Neso Russia and Erasmus University alumni.