Location
Nizhny Novgorod is an ancient Russian town grown into a vibrant metropolis, one of the largest cities in the country. Founded in 1221 at the confluence of the two great Russian rivers Nizhny rose to prominence as a leading center of international commerce long known worldwide for its annual trade fairs. In Soviet times Nizhny emerged as a research and industrial hub of strategic importance closed to domestic and foreign visitors alike. Owing to the Soviet legacy the city is still an often overlooked treasure just 250 miles east from Moscow. A major city today, Nizhny Novgorod enjoys dynamic growth with its booming downtown in the heart of the metropolitan area of over 1 million people. On top of its historic heritage and industrial advancements Nizhny represents an excellent place for education and research boasting peaceful provincial environment. Unlike Moscow and Saint Petersburg Nizhny is a big city with a small-town feel. 
City in brief
- Located at the confluence of the Volga and the Oka rivers
- Inhabited since 13th century
- Usually colloquially shortened to Nizhny
- Population of 1.3 million, 5th most populous city in Russia
- 4-hour railway trip from Moscow
- Historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Major port of river cruises
Higher School of Economics Campus
Established in 1996 the HSE — Nizhny Novgorod is the oldest and largest among HSE regional campuses. Its modern facilities including 4 studying halls, a dormitory, a library and a publishing house are distributed across the city. The Central Hall where International conferences take place is conveniently placed in downtown Nizhny within walking distance to major historic attractions.
Cultural Immersion Program
The Conference assumes the special city tours “Nizhny Novgorod of 17th century” for participants and a visit to Grigirivo, the birthplace of the greatest Russian writer of the XVII century, Avvakum Petrov (the 11 october 2014).