Modern sociological theory - free course from Open Education, training 12 weeks, about 6 hours per week, Date of delivery: December 5, 2023.

National Research University Higher School of Economics is a research university that carries out its mission through scientific-educational, project, expert-analytical and sociocultural activities based on international scientific and organizational standards.

We recognize ourselves as part of the global academic community; we consider international partnership and involvement in global university interaction to be key elements of our movement forward. As a Russian university, we work for the benefit of Russia and its citizens.

Our university is a team of scientists, staff, graduate students and students who are distinguished by an internal commitment to maintaining high academic standards in their activities. We strive to provide the most favorable conditions for the development of each member of our team.

Our values:

• The pursuit of truth
• Cooperation and interest in each other
• Honesty and openness
• Academic freedom and political neutrality
• Professionalism, self-demandingness and responsibility
• Active public position

Today the Higher School of Economics is:

• 4 CAMPUSES: MOSCOW, ST. PETERSBURG, NIZHNY NOVGOROD, PERM
• ~7000 TEACHERS AND RESEARCHERS
• 50,400+STUDENTS
• 100,800 GRADUATES

A new element of the Russian education system - open online courses - can be transferred to any university. We make this a real practice, expanding the boundaries of education for every student. A full range of courses from leading universities. We are systematically working to create courses for the basic part of all areas of training, ensuring that any university can conveniently and profitably integrate the course into its educational programs
"Open Education" is an educational platform offering massive online courses from leading Russian universities that have joined forces to provide everyone with the opportunity to receive a high-quality higher education education.

Any user can take courses from leading Russian universities completely free of charge and at any time, and students of Russian universities will be able to count their learning results at their university.