UPES–HSE St. Petersburg Summer School on Elections, Votes, and Ballots

This week-long international summer school hosted by the School of Liberal Studies and Media, UPES, in collaboration with HSE St. Petersburg, Russia, offers a deep dive into the comparative political and electoral systems of India and Russia. Through masterclasses, expert talks, data visualization workshops, and excursions, students explore democratic processes, governance, and cross-cultural political discourse.

With participation from 24 students (10 from HSE Russia, 4 from France, and 10 from UPES), the event also features a special exhibition, “The Roerichs and India: Bonds of Friendship”, highlighting Indo-Russian artistic ties. 

Mikhail Antsyferov, Third Secretary, Embassy of Russia, India 

Key Speakers: 
• Aleksei Sorbale – HSE St. Petersburg 
• Tatiana Ryabova – HSE St. Petersburg 
• Aleksei Zakharov – ORF, Strategic Studies 
• Rahul Verma – Centre for Policy Research, Delhi 
• Sanjay Kumar – Lokniti-CSDS 
• Isaev Anar Oktaevich – Rossotrudnichestvo 
• Himanshu Jha and Jayadev Parida – SoLSM, UPES

Participants: 
Students from HSE Russia, France, and UPES India 

To foster global academic engagement and enhance political literacy through comparative insights into electoral systems, governance, and leadership in India and Russia. The event aims to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world political understanding through expert sessions, data tools, and immersive learning.