The HSE Bachelor’s programme in International Relations offers a unique educational experience as it aims to produce IR specialists with fundamental knowledge in Economics who are also capable of working as analysts, IR experts, consultants, etc. In today’s world, it is no longer enough to simply be informed about the situation in a particular country or region, or to be able to analyse processes in various spheres, such as economics, politics, security, culture or IT. Instead, it is much more important to see the interconnection of all of these areas, while also being ready to constantly upgrade one’s knowledge with ever newer components from various subjects and fields.