Society news at HSE University

The third International Summit of Technology Parks and Business Incubators – ‘Technology Parks as New Drivers of Development for the National Economy’ – was held in Moscow. The summit was organized by the HSE together with the science park of Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and Skolkovo’s technology park.

of Russians are prepared to join up with other people for some sort of collaborative action if their ideas and interests coincide; 28% are not prepared.

of parents are convinced that these days it is vital to have a degree.

of Russian Internet users involved in self-study choose online methods of education.

is the amount by which the average rate of growth in investment in Russia will increase in 2014-2016 as a result of Gazprom’s investment project with China.

of Russians who vacation abroad organize their trips themselves. The majority of vacationers, who travel abroad (excluding the CIS countries), rely on travel agencies (86% of respondents).

are required to watch recordings of all the lectures that the HSE held in Moscow museums.

of migrants coming to Moscow from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have a higher education.