About Nizhny Novgorod
The City
Nizhny Novgorod was founded in 1221 by Grand Prince Georgy Vsevolodovich of Vladimir as a major stronghold border protection of Russian principalities against invasions of militant tribes and an eastern point for development of trade. The city is located at the confluence of two great rivers, the Volga and the Oka, 400 km east of Moscow. The express train form Moscow takes about 4 hours.
Nizhny Novgorod (colloquially shortened as “Nizhny”) is an ancient Russian village grown into one of the biggest and best-developed cities of the country. Nizhny has always played an important role in the political and commercial life of the East-European Plain Russia. As an industrial hub of major importance and a leading economic centre Nizhny Novgorod enjoys dynamic social and cultural life, with its lively downtown in the heart of a metropolitan region of over 1 million people. It is also a major port.
There are more than six hundred unique historic, architectural, and cultural monuments in the city. UNESCO has included Nizhny Novgorod in the list of 100 cities of the world which are of great historical and cultural value.
The city is home to 8 theaters, 5 concert halls, 8 museums, 97 libraries, 27 hotels and 15 parks
Besides its historical heritage and industrial advancements Nizhny represents an excellent place for education and research boasting a peaceful provincial environment. Unlike Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Nizhny is a big city with a small-town feel.
The city has a humid continental climate with cold snowy winters and moderate hot summers.
Where to Go
Museums of Nizhny Novgorod
Where Else to Go
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Parks
Park Shveitzariais a spacious park (380ha) stretching along the steep slope of the Oka river for about 4 km. The park got its name for the picturesque hilly landscape. It has a rich variety of wood species: oaks, limes, maples, pines, birches and elms – some of them are more than 100 years old. It is a popular recreation area with cafes and amusements. (Gagarina Ave,35)
Shchelokovsky Khutor is the largest woodland park on the territory of the city with natural landscape and vegetation, it looks very picturesque with its holts and lakes. On the territory of this park there is a recreation area with sport facilities and the museum of ethnography and wooden architecture, which is often used as a film setting for historical films.
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ABOUT HSE-NIZHNY NOVGOROD
National Research University - Higher School of Economics is the largest higher education and research institution of social sciences in Eastern Europe.
The Nizhny Novgorod branch was founded in 1992 on the initiative of renowned Russian economists and reformers. In August 2008 the HSE became one of the three Russian Universities operating under the auspices of the Government of Russian Federation. In October 2009 the HSE was rewarded the status of National Research University.
MISSION
The HSE mission is to promote economic and social reforms in Russia through the education of a new generation of researchers and practitioners, the production and dissemination of modern economic knowledge to the Russian business and government communities. The HSE aims to also foster new ideas for economic and social reform and the formation of new corporate strategies.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Favoring transparency and international recognition of studies the HSE is the first Russian university to fully adopt the bachelor-master structure and use European Credit Transfer System.
The HSE curricula are designed to offer 4-year Bachelor programmes, 2-year Master programmes and a three-year doctoral-level research programme.
Recognizing the advantages of Master of Art universities, the HSE is promoting the design and implementation of MA courses in line with the global trend of development of research institutes.
RESEARCH
Quality scientific research is crucial for excellence in academic programs. HSE - Nizhny Novgorod is highly-rated for its achievements in a variety of research areas spanning ERP systems architecture, decision systems, mathematical modelling in economics, logistics and supply chain management, innovation management, communication studies.
Presently HSE - Nizhny Novgorod research infrastructure feature: Center for Computational Analysis and Economic Modelling, Laboratory for Decision Systems Research, Educational Laboratory for Management in Innovation Fundamental research goes along with applied and policy-oriented R&D projects implemented for regional government, domestic and international private companies.
HSE commitment to world-class education ensures students' access to research facilities and consistent academic advice. Encouraging intellectual inquiry and original research HSE Scientific Foundation funds academic mobility, supports professor & students research teams, provides scholarships for best students and researchers. FACILITIES аt present the Nizhny Novgorod campus is located in 4 buildings throughout the city with the main hall in downtown Nizhny. HSE – Nizhny Novgorod boasts a large modern library, Publishing House and a wide range of electronic resources. HSE – Nizhny Novgorod uses a new dormitory conveniently placed next to one of the studying halls.
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