Graduate School of Economics and Management UrFU

🌏✈️ #StudentsInDelhi: First steps in India! 🇮🇳 📢 Everything you wanted to know about student opportunities in India – now straight from the source! Our students have arrived at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi to experience what it’s like to study at one of India’s top business schools! On their first day, they: ✅ Explored the IIFT campus, met professors and students ✅ Visited the Russian House in New Delhi, learning about career opportunities in India ✅ Discussed the role of international education and the importance of learning Hindi for business success 💡Up next: lectures, visits to Russian companies in India, and much more! But for now, watch the video from their first visit to IIFT and feel the vibrant campus atmosphere! 👉 Applications are now open for the exchange semester at IIFT in Fall 2025! Explore them at the upcoming Study Abroad Fair 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments – #StudentsInDelhi will answer them all! 💬 React below! ❤️ – Wishing them luck! 👍 – Want to go to New Delhi too? 🔥 – Believe travel is the best education? Follow #StudentsInDelhi for real-time updates!

🌸✨ Celebrating colors, joy, and new beginnings – Happy Holi! Holi, India’s vibrant Festival of Colors, marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It’s a time to spread happiness, strengthen friendships, and throw colors into the air! 🎨 At GSEM, we’re proud of our strong ties with top Indian business schools and our growing Indian student community. How can we celebrate together? 🎨 Share a colorful photo or message to spread joy! 🌺 Learn about Holi’s cultural significance. 🍬 Try traditional sweets like gulab jamun or rasgulla. 💬 Send warm wishes to your Indian friends — they’ll love it! To our Indian partners and students: Happy Holi! May your lives be as vibrant as this festival. To everyone else: Let’s celebrate diversity and add more color to our world! Wishing you all a bright and joyful season ahead!

💼How to find a job faster after graduation? Unusual tip: take part in student exchange programs! Studies show that recent graduates who studied abroad receive more job offers, find employment faster, and start with higher salaries compared to those who did not. To help you with that, the GSEM Study Abroad Fair is back! If you're a 1st-3rd year Bachelor’s or 1st-year Master’s student, this is your chance to explore study abroad opportunities for Fall 2025 and beyond! 📅 When? March 24, 2025, 13:45-15:30 📍 Where? Gogolya 25, Room 113 (Alfa-Bank) 🗣 Languages: Russian & English 💡 Why attend? ✅ Learn how to study abroad for a week, a semester, or longer ✅ Hear first-hand experiences from students who have already gone abroad ✅ Get expert tips on choosing the right business school and budgeting for your trip ✅ Participate in fun activities – choose your ideal study destination & calculate your mobility budget ✅ Win prizes from India 🎁 Don't forget to complete the survey to participate in the draw 😉 👨‍🎓 Special guests: Exchange students from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade & our #StudentsInDelhi project participants! 📌 Registration is required! 📩 Questions? Contact Valeria Nikonenko at valeria.nikonenko@urfu.ru Start building your international career today! 🌏✨

📢 New QS Subject Rankings 2025 📈 UrFU continues to make strides in the international ranking, showing improvement in Economics and Econometrics and maintaining country leadership in Social Policy & Administration! Highlights in GSEM subject areas: ✅ #196 in Economics & Econometrics (+13 positions!) – now #3 in Russia ✅ #94 in Social Policy & Administration – remains #1 in Russia ✅ Ranked for the first time in Accounting & Finance at #301-375 globally – now among Russia’s top 5 universities in this field! Other related fields: - Business & Management (#301-350, 6 in Russia), - Politics & International Studies (#251-300, 7 in Russia) - Law (#351-400, 9 in Russia) - Broad subject area Social Sciences and Management (#290, 7 in Russia). 👏 Congratulations to our faculty, researchers, and students for their contributions! Let’s keep pushing forward! 💪

🇮🇳 India awaits! Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? ✈️🌏 Did you know that India ranks second after China in Russia’s foreign trade? 📈 And GSEM UrFU is keeping up with global economic trends by actively strengthening partnerships with top Indian business schools! 💼🏆 We now have five outstanding partners in India, offering exchange opportunities in bachelor’s and master’s programs: - Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon - Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi - Indian Institute of Management Indore - Indian Institute of Management Ranchi - Management Development Institute Gurgaon 🎉 Exciting news! GSEM is opening applications for the fall exchange semester in India! But we know you have questions: What’s it like to study in India? What’s student life really like? 🤔 To help you decide, two GSEM students will spend several days in March exploring student life in Delhi and sharing their first-hand experiences! 🎥📖 📢 Want to know more? Drop your questions about studying in India in this short survey and get a chance to win exclusive prizes straight from India! 🎁 👉 Take the survey now (in Russian) Stay tuned for updates under #StudentsInDelhi and get inspired to take your studies global! 🌏✨

March 8: More than just flowers! A journey through Russian history 🇷🇺 This weekend, GSEM UrFU exchange students from India and South Korea explored the Museum Complex of Military and Civil Engineering in Verkhnyaya Pyshma. Tanks, planes, submarines – history came to life!

🇮🇳 “An incredible place to see Russia’s history through its military technology.” – Ankan Roy (India)

🇰🇷 “Every exhibit tells a story. It helped me understand Russia’s culture and history better.” – Yuchang Lee (South Korea)

The interactive tour, filled with discussions and discoveries, was an unforgettable experience. Thanks to UrFU International Service for making it happen! 🌏✨

🗓 Spring Research Days 2025: Your gateway to academic excellence! Are you ready to explore, collaborate, and innovate? Join the IX International Conference "Spring Research Days" at GSEM UrFU from April 22 to 26, 2025! Did you know that some of history’s biggest breakthroughs were made by researchers under 30? From Einstein’s theory of relativity to the first wearable heart monitor, young minds drive innovation. This is your chance to make an impact! 🌍 Theme: Human Well-Being: Global Challenges and National Priorities 📌 Why participate? ✅ Engage with experts from academia, government, and business ✅ Expand your research network across multiple fields (economics, finance, management & more) ✅ Get published – selected papers will be indexed in RSCI ✅ Present in Russian or English in an international setting 📩 Questions? Contact Anastasia Faizova – anastasia.faizova@urfu.ru 🔗 More info on our web site Your research deserves to be heard!

Strengthening academic ties with India! 🇮🇳 GSEM UrFU continues to expand its cooperation with leading Indian business schools! Our Academic Director, Prof. Zhanna Belyaeva, successfully moderated the session on business education trends at the AMDISA-RABE international conference. This major event brought together 200 representatives from Russian and Indian universities and businesses. Discussions covered joint programs, research projects, and student internship opportunities. Such collaborations play a crucial role in enriching the academic experience, offering students access to global best practices and insights. Congratulations to Prof. Belyaeva on leading a productive discussion and driving GSEM’s international engagement forward! 📢 Interested in academic or teaching mobility? Explore our list of international partners and take part in strengthening cooperation with Indian institutions! 🌟

Important update on "Create Youth" competition❗️ The Shanghai Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition has sparked great interest among GSEM students! You had lots of questions, and we got the answers straight from SILC Business School. 📌 Here’s what you need to know: ✅ Step-by-step instructions – find them here in the complete manual ✅ Registration form – fill it out now ✅ Application deadline – no later than 00:00 (UTC+8, Beijing time) on April 16, 2025 Don't miss your chance to showcase your ideas, compete globally, and win exciting prizes including scholarships at SILC! 🌏🏆 📩 If you have any other questions, you can address them to our International Affairs Office manager Alexandra: a.a.petrova@urfu.ru. Get ready, apply, and make your mark!

🌍 Exchange students explore Ekaterinburg and enjoy orientation week activities! The Orientation at GSEM UrFU is over! Our international exchange students have been diving into the city's history, culture, and winter traditions. 📍 City tour & Yeltsin Center Students explored Ekaterinburg’s iconic landmarks – Plotinka, the Literary Quarter, and the scenic embankment – while learning about the city's industrial and cultural heritage. The tour highlight was the Yeltsin Center, where students visited interactive exhibits on Russian history and leadership. ⛸️ First-time ice skating experience! For many of the students coming from the Southern countries, stepping onto the ice at the city’s main skating rink was a first! 💬 What students say: 🗣️ "Unforgettable moments! Ice skating was challenging but so fun, I want to try skiing next!" – Vijay Singh 🗣️ "The Yeltsin Center was amazing! I learned so much about Russian history." – Utkarsh Singh Welcome to Ekaterinburg — let the adventures continue!

🔥Spontaneous plans? Join the Leadership Dialogue on Start-up Growth in just a couple of hours! GSEM students & faculty, don’t miss this evening inspiration! Our partner Sanjivani Business School is inviting you to a very exciting event. 📢 What’s in it for you? ✅ Learn key strategies for scaling a start-up ✅ Gain insights from a top expert ✅ Network with international peers 🗣️ This is your chance to learn from Alexander Uttendorfer, an accomplished venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur with an incredible track record! 🌟 Alexander has successfully built, sold, and managed two companies, established a Venture Capital fund in Europe, and invested in early-stage startups. His expertise spans early-stage investments, business development, and emerging Web3 technologies. 🕡 When? Today at 18:30 Ekaterinburg time 💻 Where? Online via Google Meet 🔗 Join here: https://meet.google.com/yhn-emzy-rwp Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a top global investor and entrepreneur!

Open lecture by GSEM researcher at the Big Open Dialogue Forum 🌍 MD Monirul Islam from Bangladesh, a graduate of GSEM UrFU PhD program and currently a researcher at our Laboratory for International and Regional Economics, has been ranked among the top 10 young economists worldwide by RepEc. At the invitation of the Government of the Sverdlovsk Region, he will take part in the "Big Open Dialogue" Investment Forum, delivering a lecture in an interview format on "Current Issues in Economics and Foreign Policy". The discussion will be led by a well-known local TV journalist. 📅 Date: February 27, 2025, 10:00 📍 Venue: Sinara Cultural Center 💬 Language: English (with translation) ✨ Monirul’s journey is truly inspiring! His success proves that hard work and education in Russia can lead to global recognition. Both Russian and international students are welcome to attend! 🔗 Registration is required: bigopendialog.ru Don’t miss this opportunity!

Economics around the world: Say it in your language! 🌍 Happy International Mother Language Day! On this special day, we celebrate the diverse voices that enrich our GSEM community. To our international students: we recognize how meaningful it is to hear your native language, especially when you're far from home💙 At GSEM, economics speaks every language. See some economic concepts and sayings expressed in five languages spoken by our diverse student community. 💬 Which term do you know in your language? Comment below! 👇

🔎Research Spotlight: Blockchain for smarter and sustainable innovation🔗📈 How can blockchain technology reshape the innovation landscape? This question is explored in "Tokenizing Innovation: A Blockchain-Based Innovation System as a Step Toward Achieving Sustainable Development," a recent study published in Sustainable Development by Ibrahim Alnafrah, Postdoc Researcher at the Laboratory for International and Regional Economics and Associate Professor at the Department of Economics at GSEM UrFU. The study examines Russia's university innovation system, focusing on the low commercialization rates of patents. Despite thousands of patents being registered, many remain unused due to inefficient collaboration and limited market integration.

Prof. Alnafrah: "One of the key barriers we identified is that universities predominantly collaborate with other academic institutions rather than with the private sector, limiting commercialization potential. Additionally, regional clustering in patenting activities restricts nationwide innovation synergies. Given these structural failures, we propose a blockchain-based IPR management system that introduces tokenization, ensuring a transparent, decentralized, and incentive-driven approach to fostering innovation and commercialization. The biggest challenge in implementing blockchain for patent systems lies in aligning legal and institutional frameworks with this decentralized technology."

Beyond efficiency, the study links blockchain’s potential to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 8, 9, and 17, emphasizing how smarter innovation ecosystems can drive economic growth, industry development, and stronger international partnerships. The author believes that to drive this transformation, policymakers should: ⚖️ Adapt regulations to recognize blockchain-based patents, 🤝 Promote collaboration between universities, businesses, and governments, 💰Introduce incentives like funding schemes and tax benefits. These steps will help integrate blockchain into the innovation ecosystem, boosting commercialization and sustainable development. 💡 Can blockchain unlock the full potential of innovation, or will regulatory and institutional barriers slow its adoption? Read the article at the link: https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3325 and share your thoughts in the comments! 🤔👇

SolBridge professor gives insightful lecture on financial management at GSEM UrFU Last week, GSEM welcomed Prof. Nurmukhammad Yusupov from SolBridge International Business School (South Korea) for a lecture on financial management. His annual guest lectures for International Economics and Business students always spark great interest! 📢 Prof. Yusupov noted:

"GSEM students have a high level of English and a strong interest in understanding global financial markets. It’s always a pleasure to work with them!"

Beyond the university, Prof. Yusupov also introduced high school students in Ekaterinburg to key financial concepts and shared valuable advice on building an international career in business and academia. We look forward to more collaborations between GSEM and SolBridge! Interested in studying in South Korea? 🌏 🔗Check out exchange opportunities

Today GSEM UrFU opened a series of orientation events for exchange students from India🇮🇳 and South Korea 🇰🇷 The program includes a welcome meeting with top management of UrFU and GSEM, a visit to the University Museum, and a campus quest. An exciting week is ahead - a city tour of Ekaterinburg, Yeltsin Center visit, ice skating on the main square, and more! 📸 Watch some highlights in the photos and share yours if you are an exchange student at GSEM this semester 😉

Ready for an adventure abroad? Applications are now open for the Fall Semester 2025/2026 exchange program! ✨ Imagine studying in Latin America, Europe, Asia, or South Korea – all while paying no tuition fees and taking courses in English! Make friends from around the world, explore new cultures, and boost your career with international experience. 💬 As one of our past participants said,

"It was a life-changing journey – new friends, new knowledge, and memories that will last forever!"

📅 Deadline: April 15, 2025! 📲 Ready to apply? Find all the details on the Academic Mobility page. Where will your journey take you? ✈️ Tell us in the comments!

🌍 International spring at GSEM! We are excited to welcome exchange students from India, South Korea, and China this spring semester! 🇮🇳🇰🇷🇨🇳 🎓 Over 20 students have joined us, including large groups from our valued partner, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, as well as students from Kyungpook National University and top Chinese universities. They are diving into courses from our flagship programs – International Economics and Business (EFMD accredited) and International Management. ❄️ From experiencing snow for the first time to enjoying Russian hospitality, their adventure in Ekaterinburg has just begun! Stay tuned for more updates as they explore campus life and participate in exciting cultural events!

🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Irina Turgel on a well-deserved award! As part of the Russian Science Day celebrations, UrFU held a prestigious Rector’s Ceremonial Reception to honor outstanding researchers. Among the distinguished awardees was Prof. Dr. Irina Turgel, Director of the GSEM School of Economics and Management and Head of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration. 👏 This recognition highlights her remarkable contributions to research, leadership, and academic publishing. In addition to her role at GSEM, Prof. Turgel serves as Editor-in-Chief of R-Economy, a journal dedicated to regional economic development, economic security, and Russia’s role in the global economy. We are proud of this achievement and grateful for her dedication to advancing education and research at UrFU! Send your congrats to Prof. Dr. Turgel with a ❤️

📚 A fresh start: New semester, new opportunities! The holidays and exam season are officially behind us, and it’s time to dive into a new semester at GSEM UrFU! 🎉 Whether you’re returning to campus or starting fresh, this is your chance to set new goals, gain new knowledge, and make the most of the opportunities ahead. Feeling the post-holiday blues? It’s that sluggish feeling when returning to routine after a break, often linked to a drop in motivation — something not just workers, but students can experience too after relaxing holidays. A great way to overcome it is to start with small, manageable tasks: plan your schedule, set clear goals, and ease into the workload step by step. The sooner you find your rhythm, the more productive and enjoyable your semester will be! 💡 How are you feeling about the start of classes? Share in the comments! 👇