Research & Expertise

On February 9, 2025, as part of the IDLab scientific seminar, a research presentation was held on " Digital Relational Capital as a Driver of Financial Success in Russian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises." The study was presented by its authors—Petr Parshakov, Sofia Paklina, and Evgeniya Shenkman. The research was conducted within the framework of the RSF project 23-78-10149, "Factors of Intensification of SME Resources under External Uncertainty."

Evgeny Diskin, Senior Research Fellow at the International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration at the Higher School of Economics, took part in the round table 'The Video Game Industry: Research and Industrial Aspects', held as part of the International Scientific and Practical Conference 'Journalism in 2024: Creativity, Profession, Industry', organized by Lomonosov Moscow State University.

n November 2023, as part of the postdoctoral program and the DIAL2 laboratory project, Natalia Koshelyuk traveled to the Ob-Ugrian region to collect new field data. The city of Khanty-Mansiysk was chosen as the primary location, and the focus of the study was the Russian speech of the Mansi and Khanty people.

In the article “Modeling Preeclampsia: From 2D Cultures to Placenta-on-a-Chip Technologies,” Russian scientists have presented an overview of modern cellular models of preeclampsia—a dangerous pregnancy complication. The study covers two-dimensional and three-dimensional cultures, as well as advanced placenta-on-a-chip microfluidic technologies, allowing the examination of pathological mechanisms at the cellular level. The paper highlights the potential of CRISPR-Cas9 and personalized models for developing new diagnostic and therapeutic methods for preeclampsia. These advancements open prospects for more precise early diagnosis of preeclampsia and the creation of effective treatment strategies.

On January 31, 2025, the International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy (IDLab) hosted a scientific seminar focused on the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The presentation was led by Viktor Krakovich, with contributions from Evgeniya Shenkman, Yulia Naidenova, and Elena Shakina. The research topic was "Mapping SME Digital Transformation: A Decade of Academic Debates."

The Institute of State and Law of the Russian Academy of Sciences held The Eighth International Scientific and Practical Conference «Bachilov Readings». The event focused on pressing issues of digital transformation, information security, and the protection of sovereignty amid global technological changes. Senior Research Fellow of the International Laboratory of Digital Transformation in Public Administration at the HSE University Evgeny Diskin delivered a report titled «Current Challenges for Russia’s Information Sovereignty».

The International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration Research Fellow Aisylu Ataeva participated in the fourth International Conference "Digital Transformation of Social and Economic Systems – DIGITAL2025".

The journal "Zakon" (No 1, January 2025) published an article by Evgenii Diskin, Senior Researcher at the International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration at IGMU HSE University, dedicated to the analysis of the blocking of foreign Internet platforms in Russia and the prospects for their further operation.

Within the framework of regular IPAG seminars Research fellow of the International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration Aisylu Atayeva made a presentation on "AI in scientific research". She considered AI not as a substitute for scientists, but as an assistant, interlocutor and sparring partner at various stages of the scientific process, especially when preparing scientific publications.

The International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration (HSE University) presented the results of a large-scale study at an expanded meeting of the Bank of Russia, which brought together more than 1,350 participants. Evgeny Styrin, Head of the laboratory, and Anna Sanina, Leading Research Fellow, made a presentation on "Human-Centricity in The Context of Digital Transformation and The Use of Artificial Intelligence in The Banking Sector". HSE Laboratory of Human-Centricity and Leadership Practices also participated in the research presented that day.