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We are UNECON!

St. Petersburg State University of Economics or UNECON is one of the leading Russian universities with over a century experience in educating top professionals in economics and management. 

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29.05.2026

UNECON Delegation Participates in Russia–Vietnam Economic Forum

On April 8, 2026, the Vietnam–Russia Economic Forum 2026 (VREF 2026), themed “Unleashing internal strength...

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29.05.2026

UNECON Expands Cooperation with China: Representative Office Opened in Tangshan

On April 1, a delegation from Saint Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON), led by...

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29.05.2026

MFA Representative Aleksander Shchetinin Visits UNECON

On March 31, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON) welcomed Alexander Shchetinin, Director of...

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29.05.2026

UNECON and Renmin University of China Advance Strategic Partnership

On March 18, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON) welcomed a delegation from Renmin...

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29.05.2026

UNECON Strengthens Russian–Bulgarian Cooperation

From April 13 to 17, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics hosted a series of...

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16.03.2026

UNECON Hosts International Maslenitsa Celebration

On February 19, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON) celebrated Maslenitsa, hosting an open...

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UNECON International

250

international academic partners over the world

10

Member of 10 international associations

400

international events annually

50

international
faculty

2000+

international students from 18 countries annually

19

International Programs with the leading European universities

350

students going on long-term exchange programs annually

Why UNECON? Why St. Petersburg?

  • The Northern Capital Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703
  • Population: 5 million
  • White nights: 50 nights, starting mid-May till the end of July
  • 33 islands, 40 rivers and canals, more than 580 bridges
  • More than 200 museums and 70 theaters
  • 8 years needed to view the entire collection of the Hermitage (at the speed of 1 min per item)
  • Every day about 2 million people walk the central thoroughfare of the city – Nevsky Prospect
  • Ancient Russian towns and monasteries in 2 – 3 hour ride from St. Petersburg (Novgorod, Pskov, Vyborg and many others).