Evgeny Yasin Turns 85
On May 7, 2019, HSE Academic Supervisor Evgeny Yasin celebrates his birthday.
Dr. Yasin once said that as a child, he dreamed of becoming a ‘strong man who was attractive to women and who had a good, interesting job—but he had no idea what that would be’. This is a surprising confession by someone whose name has now come to be synonymous not only with HSE University, but Russian economics in general.
A surprising, yet edifying one. It turns out that it is important not to get hung up on something and be open to new knowledge and ideas. Evgeny Yasin’s example might be useful for those who are thinking about applying to university, particularly to master’s programmes—after all, it was a degree in economics that the future academic advisor of HSE would go on to pursue, after earning his first degree in engineering.
We won’t go into all of Dr. Yasin’s biographical milestones in detail. Lots of people at HSE know about his work at the Academy of Sciences or as Minister for the Economy.
‘I wanted our country to implement reforms that would lead to a more effective, functional economy,’ Dr. Yasin says of his public service experience. The question about the success of such reforms implemented by Dr. Yasin, his peers and followers, is controversial. But even today, under difficult international conditions and despite the gloomy predictions, the Russian economy is demonstrating a stable course.
The same can be said of HSE University. In just 25 years, a university, which was initially founded as a master’s programme institution, has become one of Russia’s biggest universities, now offering education even in physics, chemistry and biology. The April Conference, another brain child of Yasin’s, turned 20 this year. And Maxim Oreshkin, Minister of Economic Development of Russia, is an HSE alumnus.
‘I wish for my fellow citizens to see the best in the story of their lives’, wrote Evgeny Yasin on one of his blogs.
Dear Evgeny Grigorievich, we wish you many great things to come in the story of your life!
A grand session of the Academic Council dedicated to HSE Academic Supervisor Evgeny Yasin on the occasion of his birthday will be held on May 17 at 3 pm.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev sent congratulatory telegrams to Evgeny Yasin.
From the President of the Russian Federation, V. V. Putin
Dear Evgeny Grigorievich,
I wish you a happy 85th birthday.
Over the years of your career you have made a significant contribution to the development of Russian economic thought and to the enhancement of the scientific and educational potential of our country. You have rightfully come to enjoy great authority and respect. Colleagues appreciate you for your integrity, your steadfastness in your convictions, your erudition, and your care for others.
It is admirable that today you generously share your rich experience with students, devote yourself to teaching, mentoring and research, and ceaselessly work for the implementation of public and civic initiatives.
I wish you good health and all the best.
V. Putin
From the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, D. A. Medvedev
Dear Evgeny Grivorievich,
Please accept my sincere warm wishes on your 85th birthday.
An outstanding scientist, a prominent politician and a public figure, you have done a lot for the development of Russia as it is today and contributed to the realization of crucial economic reforms. In the instrumental government positions you have held, you always demonstrated great competence, in-depth knowledge and analytical acumen.
The Higher School of Economics, where you serve as academic advisor, occupies a special place in your biography. It is largely thanks to you that the University continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading intellectual centers of our country. Expert assessments and economic forecasts by HSE researchers rightfully enjoy well-deserved respect in the professional community.
I wish you good health, good luck and all the best.
D. Medvedev