The International Laboratory for Applied Network Research NRU HSE develops and tests new methods for analyzing network data, applying them in empirical research in various scientific fields. The ANR-Lab members get represented by researchers from sociology, political science, economics, management, mathematics, statistics, computer linguistics, and computer science. We maintain cooperation with Russian and international scientists and research groups working in the field of network analysis.
In the autumn of 2017, our Lab launched the master's programme 'Data Analytics and Social Statistics' (previously – 'Applied Statistics with Network Analysis').
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Daria Maltseva and Irina Pavlova, members of the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research, served as experts in the in-person module of the All-Russian School of Applied Data Analysis, organized by the Data Diving Academy.
December 24
n 2025, the International Laboratory of Game Theory and Decision Making, together with the HSE Laboratory of Complex Networks, Hypergraphs, and Their Applications, established an award for young researchers for advances in solving theoretical and practical problems in complex networks. One of the award recipients was Ilya Petrov, a laboratory research fellow.
December 24
A laboratory research fellow Anna Kartasheva spoke on the program "Day. Main," dedicated to the issues of the relationship between technical and humanities education.
December 23
Under the guidance of memners from the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research, the first graduating class of the advanced training program “Networks Around Us: How to Analyze Interaction and Influence Using Network Analysis Methods” was held.
December 23
On December 22, ANR-Lab junior research fellow Aryuna Kim defended her PhD thesis on 'Qualitative Network Analysis: Theoretical and Methodological Foundations and Analytical Potential.'
December 23
The ANR-lab team has completed study on 'Non-profit Organizations in BRICS Countries: Sector Structure and Development Characteristics.' The study was conducted at the initiative of the Expert Council on Russia's Participation in BRICS (HSE University).
December 22
The authors of the program are Daniil Kovalev, Irina Pavlova, and Daria Maltseva, members of the International Laboratory of Applied Network Research.
November 30
From November 26-28, the ANR-Lab hosted the Autumn School 'From Data to Graphs: A Workshop on Bibliometric Network Analysis.'
November 29
On November 27, the HSE Moscow campus hosted the Faculty of Social Science research seminar 'Between Scylla and Charybdis: What Determines Russians' Attitudes Toward Personal Data Collection?' The seminar presented the research findings of the initial project group 'Trust and Attitudes toward Government Electronic Services and Data Collection Technologies.' ANR-Lab research assistant Anton Sizov actively participated in the group's research and presentation.
November 28
ANR-Lab researchers Daniil Kovalev and Daria Maltseva presented a paper at the expert session 'Continuing Professional Education Trendwatchers' as part of the continuing professional education forum 'People and Competencies in the New Era.' The event took place on November 20–21, 2025, at the National Research University Higher School of Economics.
November 27