11%
of Russians who vacation abroad organize their trips themselves. The majority of vacationers, who travel abroad (excluding the CIS countries), rely on travel agencies (86% of respondents).
15%
was the average share of profit in the earnings of companies producing knowledge-based services in 2013.
70%
of Russians have not taken a single vacation outside their own residential areas in the last year.
43%
of parents would under no circumstances agree to give a bribe in order for their child to receive high scores on the Unified State Exam (USE).
4.5%
of employees in companies in the knowledge industry in 2013 have two degrees, a post graduate degree or an MBA.
78%
of HSE Research Fellows have cited publication in foreign journals as a priority for their professional activity over the next 2-3 years.
32%
of Russian universities are focused on vocational training for regional and local labour markets. In 2008, 44% of universities worked for the regions and cities where they are located.
Fabian Slonimczyk, Assistant Professor, HSE: ‘This is Indeed an Important Event!’
The First International ‘Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey of HSE’ User Conference will be held in Moscow on May, 17-18th. Fabian Slonimczyk, Assistant Professor, International College of Economics and Finance, Faculty of Economics HSE gave a special interview to the HSE news service about the conference.


Submission deadline: June 29, 2026