Higher School of Economics (Moscow) | Russia
Early Academic Pursuits
She embarked on her academic journey with a keen interest in economics, graduating with honors from Novosibirsk State University in 2022. Her academic focus was on economics, mathematical methods, and programming. Her passion for economics as a science was evident early on, leading her to secure a position at the research institute IEIE SB RAS in Novosibirsk in 2020. Her dedication and academic excellence paved the way for her to enter the English-language Master's program in Economic Research at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow. Here, she joined the United Track Master's-PhD program, receiving a scholarship of 8,000 euros per year. Currently, she is working on her PhD thesis, continuing to develop her academic career.
Professional Endeavors
Her professional journey has been marked by her roles as a research assistant and teaching assistant at HSE University. She is associated with the Laboratory for Spatial-Econometric Modelling of Socio-Economic Processes in Russia. Her role involves significant research responsibilities, particularly focusing on regional and spatial economics. Additionally, she has been a teaching assistant for courses like "Advanced Econometrics" and "Elements of Econometrics," further honing her expertise and contributing to the academic community.
Contributions and Research Focus in Spatial Economics
Her research is centered around spatial and regional economics. She explores how the geographical location of economic actors impacts their functionality, with a particular focus on the unique spatial characteristics of Russia. Her studies address critical questions such as the economic effects of borders on regions, the impact of rapid economic growth in one region on its neighbors, and the efficiency of companies in agglomeration settings. Her work is characterized by its empirical approach, using regional, municipal, and micro-level data from Russia.
Accolades and Recognition
she has made notable contributions to the field of economics, which have been recognized at various scientific conferences and through her publications. She has presented her research at over 15 scientific conferences, including the Congress of the European Regional Science Association in Spain in 2023. Her co-authored articles have been published in Scopus/RSCI journals, and she has authored a chapter in a monograph. In 2024, her independent article was accepted for publication in "Regional Science: Policy & Practice" (Q2 Scopus).
Impact and Influence
Her research has significantly contributed to understanding the economic dynamics of Russian regions. Her findings on the spatial effects in the eastern part of Russia and the negative agglomeration effects in major Russian cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg provide valuable insights for policymakers and economists. Her work highlights the importance of spatial considerations in economic planning and development.
Legacy and Future Contributions