Russian Scientists Abroad: In Search of Their Place

Russian Scientists Abroad: In Search of Their Place

Science and higher education in exile are trying to do the (almost) impossible. Dmitry Dubrovsky   Photo: Opportunities to leave—and, moreover, to find work abroad—vary greatly for different categories of scientists. Photo by Raychan on Unsplash.   The...
Kazakhstan: The Window of Opportunity Opens

Kazakhstan: The Window of Opportunity Opens

2022 gave Kazakh academia a unique chance for advancement. The key is to use it. Alexander Vileykis   Photo: The large number of private universities and reduced dependence on formal regulations have opened up new opportunities for Kazakhstan. Photo by Dylan Ferreira...
Who’s to Blame?

Who’s to Blame?

Academic disputes about the guilt and accountability of Russian professors Dmitry Dubrovsky   Photo: In elite universities, the high price of freedom was paid for what proved to be a disastrous proximity to power.   Within the academic community, the outbreak of...
How Much Richer Are Academic Administrators than Teachers?

How Much Richer Are Academic Administrators than Teachers?

The pay gap is most noticeable in research universities. Darya Gerashchenko and Katerina Guba   Photo: The average teacher receives one-third the salary of their deans and provosts. Photobank Moscow-Live, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0   In Russia, there is always a vast gap...