Atthe end of June VCIOM opened its ownChair at the Department of Sociology of State University "Higher School of Economics" (HSE) - one of the leading Universities of Russia. The main goal is to assist HSE in overcoming the gap between theoretical and practical preparation of its graduate and undergraduate students. Valery FEDOROV (VCIOM Director General) will be heading this new academical direction at HSE. Courses will be taught by the leading VCIOM professionals.