A new academic initiative between the World Faculty at HSE University and the Federal University of Minas Gerais, supported by the International Relations and Global Studies programme (IR&GS), was launched with an online seminar focused on the BRICS currency architecture. This event marked an important step in building a strong academic partnership between the two institutions.
On May 22, 2025, the School of Regional Studies at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, HSE University, hosted an honorary lecture by Mr. Daban Shadala, Deputy Head of the Department of Foreign Relations of the Kurdistan Regional Government — the official governing body of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The topic of the event was “Transformation of the Middle East Region: Key Trends and Prospects.”
On May 17, the eleventh Oriental Crazy Day, organised by the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, took place at the HSE Cultural Centre. Anyone interested in Asian Studies, culture and languages, as well as admission to HSE University could take part in the event. Students and teachers of the university prepared master classes, quizzes and contests, K-pop dancing and kabuki theatre, Asian songs and poetry for all the participants.
