Award ceremony honoring outstanding students held at the HSE Graduate School of Business
During the 2024–2025 academic year, GSB students took part in more than 50 professional competitions, including regional and national case championships, hackathons, forums, and other intellectual contests in entrepreneurship, consulting, banking, IT, and other areas of professional development.
In addition, the Graduate School of Business was proudly represented in both individual and team events at over 20 athletic competitions, ranging from local interfaculty and intercampus HSE University tournaments to global-scale events. Notably, the GSB teams achieved outstanding results in the 2024–2025 HSE University Interfaculty Spartakiad, where the Graduate School of Business secured first place in the overall standings. A full list of achievements and the names of the outstanding students can be found via the provided link.
To celebrate student accomplishments and highlight the importance of professional and athletic development beyond academics, the HSE GSB Student Affairs Office held the first award ceremony honoring student competition winners. During the ceremony, students met with Valery Katkalo, Director of the HSE Graduate School of Business, and Alexander Gabrielyan, Deputy Director, who warmly welcomed and congratulated the students. Alexander Gabrielyan emphasized that the event was not just about handing out awards but symbolized the school’s educational philosophy: to nurture not only strong professionals but also well-rounded individuals. According to him, the students’ success in case championships and sports competitions confirms that the Graduate School of Business is shaping leaders who can achieve victory in any context.
In recognition of their outstanding achievements, students received commemorative merchandise gifts from the HSE Graduate School of Business, specially designed for the event.
Valery Katkalo
Director of the HSE Graduate School of Business
I congratulate our students on their outstanding achievements, which are the result not only of hard work but also of a high level of organization, personal responsibility, and a commitment to excellence. Your success in professional and sports competitions is proof that a well-rounded development—combining intellectual and physical growth—is key to a successful career and personal growth. The HSE Graduate School of Business is proud of you! Don’t stop here—reach for new heights!
Regina Gareeva
Head of the Student Affairs Office, HSE Graduate School of Business
Today, we are witnessing the impressive results our students are achieving—both in intellectual competitions and in sports. Each of your victories is not only a personal success but also a contribution to the reputation of the Graduate School of Business. We are genuinely proud of our students and will continue to support new initiatives! Let this ceremony be yet another motivation to move forward and reach new heights for the HSE Graduate School of Business.
Denis Zasypkin
2nd-year student, “Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics” program
The award ceremony was a wonderful event that brought together dozens of talented GSB students from different years and programs. It left a very positive impression, as the Student Affairs Office and the HSE Graduate School of Business truly show great support for their students, motivating all of us to reach new goals. I plan to continue performing at my best in both intellectual and athletic competitions, proudly representing the HSE Graduate School of Business.
