IEM TSU Master's Student Nazar Volchkov: "Research Classes Aren't for Everyone, But You Won't Know Unless You Try Them"
"Science captivated me back in my junior years when I was studying at the TSU Faculty of Historical and Political Sciences. I attended several conferences, then planned to participate as a presenter. That's how I got drawn into research," says Nazar Volchkov, a master's student in the "International Management" program at the Institute of Economics and Management, TSU, recipient of a Government of the Russian Federation scholarship in 2025, and a Potanin Foundation scholarship recipient in 2026.
Nazar completed his bachelor's degree in "Foreign Regional Studies" at the TSU Faculty of International and Political Sciences, where he specialized in the study of China. His research activities fit seamlessly into his academic plan.
In his final year of undergraduate studies, a new goal appeared – to find a practice-oriented direction for quality preparation for the labor market. Additionally, he wanted to delve deeper into economic sciences, and the "International Management" program also attracted him because it is taught in English.
At IEM, Nazar continued his research. For his master's thesis, he focused on the ESG transformation of the private sector. He drew on experience working with foreign sources on the "green" factor in international politics. He now needs to choose a specific industry – semiconductor, energy, or digital companies.
Nazar combines his research activities with work at a company involved in promoting foreign digital projects in China. As an employee, he solves professional problems at the intersection of foreign economic activity outsourcing and marketing. In his free time, Nazar studies Chinese and plans a trip to Asia.
"I wouldn't say that science and research are for everyone. But you won't know unless you try. Most conferences can be attended online, and travel grants are available for trips. You can also rely on scholarship and grant programs that partially cover the financial needs of young people," concludes Nazar Volchkov.
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Nazar completed his bachelor's degree in "Foreign Regional Studies" at the TSU Faculty of International and Political Sciences, where he specialized in the study of China. His research activities fit seamlessly into his academic plan.
"There was never a dull moment – after classes, there was always something to do for the research, preparing for conference trips. Then another significant 'plus' from research work emerged: academic achievements get noticed and lead to scholarships at the university, regional, or all-Russian levels," notes Nazar Volchkov.
In his final year of undergraduate studies, a new goal appeared – to find a practice-oriented direction for quality preparation for the labor market. Additionally, he wanted to delve deeper into economic sciences, and the "International Management" program also attracted him because it is taught in English.
At IEM, Nazar continued his research. For his master's thesis, he focused on the ESG transformation of the private sector. He drew on experience working with foreign sources on the "green" factor in international politics. He now needs to choose a specific industry – semiconductor, energy, or digital companies.
"Now I can confidently say that my early research experience definitely helped me quickly master disciplines at the intersection of economics and management. An education in history and political science is a good support for studying other social sciences," notes the young researcher.
Nazar combines his research activities with work at a company involved in promoting foreign digital projects in China. As an employee, he solves professional problems at the intersection of foreign economic activity outsourcing and marketing. In his free time, Nazar studies Chinese and plans a trip to Asia.
"I wouldn't say that science and research are for everyone. But you won't know unless you try. Most conferences can be attended online, and travel grants are available for trips. You can also rely on scholarship and grant programs that partially cover the financial needs of young people," concludes Nazar Volchkov.
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