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Community Life at HSE University

In addition to sharing academic interests and being involved in research and academic activities, the HSE team enjoys a vibrant community life. Different clubs, cultural events, outdoor activities and other projects enrich the extra-curricular time of our faculty, students, staff, and guests.

HSE University's community events are usually open to all those involved with the University and often to the general public as well, though some may require prior registration. There are a number of activities, such as festivals, concerts, sports and trips, which can be enjoyed regardless of your proficiency in Russian. Some projects and clubs require a better understanding of the language, and can provide a good platform for socializing and networking, exchanging information with colleagues and improving your Russian skills. Some community events at HSE University require fluent knowledge of Russian.

This guide provides an overview of community activities at HSE University and participation in the all events is the best environment for cultural and professional exchange.

There are many events, which are regularly announced on HSE University's website, by mailout, or on the bulletin boards.

HSE Traditions and Annual celebrations

HSE University has its own traditions and annual events, which allow everyone to enjoy the University’s atmosphere and spirit, despite the fact they are held predominantly in Russian.

HSE community events:

No language proficiency is required:

  • Sports 🎾
  • Dance ♫
  • Music 🎶

Working language – English/Russian/other languages:

  • Social clubs and special-interest clubs 🗪

Working language – English/Russian:

  • Chorus 🎵
  • Theatre 🎭
  • Orchestra 🎼

Working language – Russian

  • Open Lectures and Workshops 🕒

  • Sports

    There are a  number of sport clubs and gyms for faculty members and students at HSE University. 

    • If you like chess, HSE Chess Club welcomes professionals, amateurs, beginners and everyone else who is in love with this ancient game. Members of the club can participate in tournaments (blitz, classic, etc.), workshops with well-known players, simultaneous chess displays, and take classes for beginners. 
    • The HSE Basketball League teams recruit new players in September. Leave your short profile in the 'Поиск команды' ('Team search') tab in the League's VK group or get in touch with the VK group admins in the 'Contacts' section.
    • Everyone over 17 years of age is welcome to join the MIEM Club for Athletic Tourism. This club organizes camping trips, which include hiking, climbing, rafting, skiing, competitions, hiking weekends, and classes in athletic tourism. Please contact the club at info@tkhse.ru for more information.
    • The HSE Yacht Club offers training for yachtsman-racer qualifications, as well as retraining and advanced training courses. For more information, please visit HSE Yacht Club’s Telegram channel.
    • At the Sengenkan Aikido Club, you can learn the basic movements and techniques used in Aikido, a Japanese martial art developed and used mainly for self-defense, where the body’s own balance and flexibility are much more important than physical strength. Sengenkan Aikido does not involve meditation classes, and does not focus on the philosophical and religious aspects of Budo. The club’s language is English, as the trainer, Kevin Cancellaro, is an English teacher in a joint Bachelor’s programme at HSE and NES. Please contact Kevin at kcancellaro@nes.ru, or Belikov Dmitrii at belikov.dmitrii@gmail.com for more details.
    • The ESN football team plays in the HSE First League  and welcomes both Russian and international players. New players are recruited in August-early September and in January. Email ESN HSE at hsemsk@esnrussia.org for the contact details of the captain.
    • If you are fond of table tennis, you can play it at the Cultural Centre in room Z003 (building Z, basement floor) from 12 pm to 10 pm. All equipment is provided.
    • For more information about Track and field (Athletics) in HSE University, follow the link or or join Telegram chat.

  • Dance

    Everyone who is interested in dancing can attend dancing classes at the Cultural centre of HSE University at Pokrovsky bulvar. Dance Club is free of charge and available for everyone. Up-to-date timetable of classes is available in the Telegram channel.

  • Music

    The HSE Professors’ Club has been running various cultural events for many years already. The most popular events are musical evenings called Professors’ Wednesdays. These events have been held at HSE since 2003 and have featured musicians of various genres – from ballad singers to world-renowned jazz musicians.  Since music is a universal language itself, everyone can easily attend and enjoy these events.

  • Social clubs

    For all who are interested in different languages or cultures there are Social clubs of HSE University. The Social clubs are created to discuss the various news and topics of the countries, to know more about cultures, traditions, mentality, and to practice the language.

    The social clubs are student organizations, but employees can also take part in activities of the clubs.

  • Special-interest clubs

    • Go-club (VK Group) of HSE University is the place where everyone can learn how to play one of the most ancient game in the world.
    • If you are interested in Mafia game, join HSE Mafia Club.
    • HSE Case Club runs career events with quality networking opportunities for future business professionals: VK.

  • Chorus

    HSE Chorus band "Force Мажор" unites a group of people, who are inspired by music and want to fill their lives with music. Everyone who passes the audition can join the group. For more information, open the link.

  • Theatre

    HSE Theatre was established in 1997 by Andrew Vershinin. The Theatre School of acting exists since 1999. The key principle of the Theatre is to develop one’s acting skillset and one’s ability to work in a team toward a common goal. Once in two years the Theatre accepts new students into its family after passing the audition.

    Performance admission is free, but online registration in advance is required. More announcements can be found on the website, or on social media pages:

  • Orchestra

    HSE Orchestra (Telegram channel) was created in the fall of 2016 by the artistic director Vladimir Yatskevich, the winner of international competitions. The orchestra's repertoire includes both music by modern composers, including film soundtracks, as well as classical music.

  • Open Lectures and Workshops

    A university is not only an educational and academic platform. It is also a source of new and insightful ideas, as well as projects that define the city’s social and cultural space. With this in mind, HSE holds an array of events at its premises that are open to anyone. Some of them, such as research seminars and workshops held by ICEF (International College of Economics and Finance), are in great demand and often enjoy a large attendance.

  • HSE Lectorium

    HSE offers a large number of open lectures, while also promoting a new style of educational activity. These talks give participants an opportunity to listen to lectures by HSE scholars on the most interesting topics, while the University’s speakers get a chance to share their ideas with a wider audience and get their feedback.