Society news at HSE University

On November 11, the HSE hosted an open lecture by Mayor of Milan Giuliano Pisapia. He talked about the upcoming international exhibition Expo 2015, which will take place in Milan from May-October next year, and about the transformations underway in Milan as an urban environment. He extended an invitation to HSE to take part in Expo Milano 2015, saying that Milan was 'ready to offer a forum for interesting projects' proposed by leading universities.

applications were submitted by young entrepreneurs for the annual HSE Business Incubator ‘Startup of the Year’ prize.

of children in Russia today are born outside of wedlock.

of Russians plan their income and expenses no more than one month in advance. 

of parents believe that school should teach children discipline and a consistent work ethic, in other words bring them up.

of Muscovites who live between the Third Ring Road and the MKAD believe that a major advantage of their districts is that day-care facilities, schools and medical clinics are not far away from home.

of Russians have not experienced poverty a single time over the past seven years.

of parents whose children study in educational institutions are satisfied with the quality of their education.