Veronika Smirnova
- Junior Research Fellow, Head: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs / Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies (CCEIS) / CCEIS Asia-Pacific Department
- Visiting Lecturer: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs / School of International Regional Studies
- Junior Research Fellow: Centre for Basic Research / Laboratory of Responsible Business
- Veronika Smirnova has been at HSE University since 2020.
Education and Degrees
2024
Doctoral programmeHSE University
2021
Master'sHSE University
2018
Bachelor's in International RelationsLobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod
* Candidate of Sciences
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.
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.
Continuing education / Professional retraining / Internships / Study abroad experience
2023-2024
Renmin University of China
CSP Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship
July 2025
China Agricultural University
Summer School of Global Development & Country/Region Studies
Awards and Accomplishments
- Young Faculty Support Programme (Group of Young Academic Professionals)

Category "New Researchers" (2021)