Olga Solodkova
- Associate Professor, Visiting Lecturer:Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs / School of International Regional Studies
- Olga Solodkova has been at HSE University since 2011.
Education, Degrees and Academic Titles
- 2002Associate Professor
- 1988
Candidate of Sciences* (PhD) in World History
Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR - 1983
Degree in Historcal Studies
Patris Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011, Candidate of Sciences belongs to ISCED level 8 - "doctoral or equivalent", together with PhD, DPhil, D.Lit, D.Sc, LL.D, Doctorate or similar. Candidate of Sciences allows its holders to reach the level of the Associate Professor.
Publications2
- Chapter Nesterova O., Solodkova O. Friendly Communication Strategies in Indo-Soviet Relations in the 1960s and 1970s (Study of the Work of Nehru Award Winner Leonid Mitrokhin), in: Регионы в современном мире: глобализация и Азия. Зарубежное регионоведение / Отв. ред.: Е. А. Канаев. СПб. : Алетейя, 2020. P. 201-215.
- Article Volosyuk O.V., Nesterova O.A., Solodkova O.L. Jesuit strategy in Japan and India in the 16th Century as a precursor to modern Western "Soft Power" // Peoples' Friendship University of Russia Bulletin of International Relations. 2017. Vol. 17. No. 2. P. 391-401. doi
Courses (2023/2024)
- Economy and Politics of India (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 3 year, 1-4 module)Rus
- Economy of the East (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 4 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- History of Asian and African Civilizations (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 1 year, 2-4 module)Rus
- Political and socio-economic history of Asian countries (Optional course (university); 1, 2 module)Rus
- Society and Religion in the East (Minor; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 3, 4 module)Rus
- Socio-political History of the Countries of the East (Minor; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 1, 2 module)Rus
- Past Courses
Courses (2022/2023)
Economy and Politics of India (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; field of study "38.03.01. Экономика", field of study "41.03.05. Международные отношения"; 3 year, 1-4 module)Rus
- Economy of the East (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 4 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- History of Asian and African Civilizations (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 1 year, 2-4 module)Rus
- Political and socio-economic history of Asian countries (Optional course (university); 1, 2 module)Rus
- Society and Religion in the East (Minor; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 3, 4 module)Rus
- Socio-political History of the Countries of the East (Minor; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 1, 2 module)Rus
Courses (2021/2022)
Courses (2020/2021)
- Socio-political and economic development of Asian countries (Optional course (university); 1, 2 module)Rus
- Spiritual culture of South Asian and Southeast Asia (Minor; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 3, 4 module)Rus
Courses (2019/2020)
- Cultural development of East Asia: major trends and regional features (Optional course (university); 3, 4 module)Rus
- History of Asian and African Civilizations (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 1 year, 2-4 module)Rus
- Research Seminar "Oriental Studies: Academic Writing" (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; 4 year, 1 module)Rus
- Socio-political and economic development of Asian countries (Optional course (university); 1, 2 module)Rus
Section 'South Asia: Foreign Policy and Economic Priorities' in the framework of V International Conference 'The World Majority in New Realities: the Regional Dimension'
On November 30, on the first day of the V International Conference “World Majority in New Realities: Regional Dimension”, the Section “South Asia: Foreign Policy and Economic Priorities” was held.
Open Seminar “Can India replace China as a global factory?”
On April 27, 2023, an open seminar was held at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs within the framework of the project "India and the challenges of Global Politics", which was devoted to the possibility of India being as economically attractive as China.
Open Online Seminar “Three Decades of India’s Economic Reforms: A Review of Development and Social Outcomes”
On April 13, 2023, an open online seminar was held at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs within the framework of the project "India and the challenges of Global Politics", which was devoted to the Three Decades of India’s Economic Reforms.
Open Seminar “China-US Competition in Asia: India’s Position” with Mr. Nandan Unnikrishnan
On April 6, 2023, an open seminar was held at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs within the framework of the project “India and the challenges of Global Politics”, which was devoted to the Indian view of the US-Chinese competition in the international arena.
Dr. Solodkova and Dr. Olga Kharina at the Asian Festival 'Asian Flavor: From Riyadh to Tokyo'
Dr. Olga Solodkova and Dr. Olga Kharina participated in the Festival within the framework of the Indian line and organized a number of events dedicated to India.
‘The Most Important Issue Today is to Successfully Navigate Stormy Waters’
Nandan Unnikrishnan, Distinguished Fellow and Supervisor of theEurasia Programme at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), will talk at HSE University about the challenges and prospects of Russia-Indiarelations on December 8. The seminar will take place as part of the ‘India and Global Policy Challenges’ project.Olga Kharina, Research Fellow at the HSE Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, and Nandan Unnikrishnan talked to the HSE News Service about the project.
HSE Launches India Corner at the School of Asian Studies
On March 19, 2019, HSE hosted a launch ceremony for its new India Corner, which is housed in the School of Asian Studies and will serve as an open space for dialogue and collaboration with regard to Russia-India relations. The Corner will host cultural and scientific events related to the modern development of India, as well as open business seminars between Russia and India.