Society news at HSE University

of construction companies reduced their headcount in the second quarter of 2014.

of Russians stated that they are willing to overpay for environmentally friendly food products.

of young professionals age 19-24 use connections through friends or relatives when securing employment.

of ninth-grade students say that they expect a high salary in their first job.

Russians move to European Russia every year.

The third International Summit of Technology Parks and Business Incubators – ‘Technology Parks as New Drivers of Development for the National Economy’ – was held in Moscow. The summit was organized by the HSE together with the science park of Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and Skolkovo’s technology park.

of Russians are prepared to join up with other people for some sort of collaborative action if their ideas and interests coincide; 28% are not prepared.

of parents are convinced that these days it is vital to have a degree.