New article by Vadim Radaev " The Re-emergence of Sociology in Russia ", in: Routledge Handbook of European Sociology . L., NY : Routledge, 2014. P. 426-440.
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Globalization Can Save Russia's Light Industry. Research by the head of LSES Vadim Radaev
Russian light industry is slowly dying, and the only way for it to survive is to become integrated into the global supply chain. Support measures, other than keeping businesses afloat for a while, are not likely to make a difference, states the report 'Is it Possible to Save Russia's Light Industry?', presented by Vadim Radaev, the HSE's First Vice Rector and Head of the Laboratory for Studies in Economic Sociology. In details...
Master's Degree Increases the Starting Salary by 30%. Research by Yana Roschina
Students who choose to pursue a master's or postgraduate degree are at a distinct advantage over those who stop after receiving a bachelor's degree, and can expect higher starting salaries and a wider career choice. Some students, particularly those studying the humanities, medicine, and natural sciences, are more likely to pursue further studies beyond the undergraduate programme, observes Yana Roschina, senior research fellow at the HSE's Laboratory of Economics and Social Research, in her report 'Factors Influencing Russian Students' Educational and Employment Plans'. In details....