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Vasily Abashkin serves as Chief Expert at the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge, specifically within the Centre for Statistics and Monitoring of Information Society and Digital Economics at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University). He has been affiliated with HSE University since 2011, contributing significantly to research and teaching in innovation policy, cluster development, and regional economics.
Dr. Abashkin holds a Candidate of Sciences (PhD equivalent) in Economics and National Economy Management from the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation (2011), with his dissertation focusing on regional economic clustering processes. His educational background also includes a degree in Teaching Geography and French Language from Moscow State Pedagogical University (2007), along with specialized cluster management training in France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.
His research spans innovation policy, cluster development, regional economic specialization, digital economy, and smart specialization strategies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on digital transformation metrics, AI development in Russia, and regional innovation rankings, with methodological contributions to cluster policy implementation and economic specialization assessment. His work bridges academic research and practical policy application, particularly in regional development planning across Russian territories.
Dr. Abashkin has received multiple prestigious recognitions including 'Best Teacher' in 2016 and the 'Recognition - 10 years of successful work' medal from HSE University in 2022. His research has been supported by major governmental bodies including the RF Ministry of Education and Science, Ministry of Economic Development, and various regional governments.
As an educator, he teaches courses such as 'Management of Smart Specialization and Branding of Regions,' 'Regional Economy and Management,' and 'Zoning and Planning' at HSE University's Faculty of Social Sciences. His teaching integrates practical insights from his extensive research on regional economic strategies and cluster development.