To take on the challenge and break the records: motto 2020

16:38, December 28, 2020

"International Economics and Business" summed up the results of the year in the intellectual game Brain Teaser

2020 has become an unusual year for many, but nevertheless, it has allowed to reach new records. International Economics and Business programme was ready for the transition to an efficient digital online model, while maintaining high standards of education implementation, student development and alumni support.

Programme director Zhanna Belyaeva notes:

«The spring semester demonstrated high satisfaction with the results of the programme's transition to digital implementation; for the first time, 100 students immediately participated in an international business incubator. In the summer, the online thesis presentation of graduates of the programme and the student's practice successfully passed, moreover in different countries. The autumn semester will be remembered by students of all courses for the record holding of more than 30 guest master classes from 10 largest Russian and international companies. In addition, the XII International Autumn School “Sustainable Business Development: Smart future for all” took place online for the first time. We presented startups and became ambassadors for sustainable development from the Urals and the programme, thanks to the well-coordinated work of the International Economics and Business dream team, 30 international students».

Summing up the results of the year, on December 23rd, Russian and foreign students, alumni, professors and corporate partners of the programme congratulated each other on the upcoming holidays and checked their erudition in the framework of the New Year intellectual game in English "BRAIN TEASER", which was developed and held by educational programme "International Economics and Business".

Ekaterina Voronkova, graduate of International Economics and Business programme, was the presenter of the game:

«It's incredibly nice to be the presenter of Brain Teaser for the second time. I am glad that new participants have joined this year! Thank you for your trust and the opportunity to feel like a student for another couple of hours. Positive emotions, interesting questions, energetic players and the best organizers - this is the secret of success».

10 teams took part in the game, which in a limited time had to solve puzzles of varying difficulty and demonstrate their knowledge of the global economy, international business and, of course, the New Year. Students of the programme from around the world actively answered questions, including French students of the second diploma programme from KEDGE Business School. Professors of several departments: International Economics and Management, Economics, Economic Theory and Economic Policy, Accounting, Analysis and Audit showed the top level! The interactive game with the questions and prizes was supported by corporate partners - Yeltsin Center and Sberbank.

All participants learned a lot and, based on the results of the game, the leading teams got the prizes from corporate partners and the programme office.

1st place "The Electric City", graduates of 2018, team leader - Margarita Ivanova

Margarita shared in social networks:

«The questions were on the level! The mood has become truly New Year's! It was nice to see familiar faces!»

2nd place "Bayesian Tigers", graduates of 2020, team leader - Anait Petrosyan:

«It was very nice to see the professors (despite the online), it was at that moment that we realized how we miss the days of the undergraduate program! It is also nice to see how International Economics and Business programme continues to develop, and the Brain Teaser game has become a great tradition. So we were looking forward to playing in a new online format. We were glad to meet again with the professors, and also to participate as the team. The game was very interesting, fun and interactive. We thank the organizers and wish everyone success, victories and prosperity in the New Year!»

3rd place "Kirkoriki", 4th year students, team leader - Anastasia Lazareva:

«Brain Teaser undoubtedly left positive emotions and created a New Year's mood. We learned a lot of new facts and, most importantly, had a good time in a wonderful company!»

Congratulations to the winners and participants!

Assistant programme director Alexander Ishukov notes:

«Last year, we managed to implement a new format of the intellectual game, thanks to the active students of the programme. We are glad that this year, despite the online, we succeeded not only in maintaining a devoted international audience, but also to interest the younger generation of students and graduates. Thank you for your help in organizing the game - the lecturer Iana Lopatkova and graduate Ekaterina Voronkova. We definitely plan to develop this good tradition already in the new 2021».

Intellectual networking between Russian and foreign students, professors, as well as the involvement of alumni and partners in projects, is a mandatory component of the International Economics and Business programme.

Colleagues, students, friends and partners, Happy New Year 2021!