Mikhail Skovoronskih: Modern History of East Asia

For centuries the study of history has been an integral part of university some may dismiss it as an antiquarian subject, a thorough knowledge and understanding of history can,in fact, be an incredibly useful asset. It is also about learning how to live a happy and meaningful life, and the study of history together with other humanities can help us do just that. Senior Lecturer of the Faculty of World Economics and International Affairs of Higher School of Economics M. Skovoronskih talks about his course Modern History of East Asia taught at HSE—KHU Double Degree Program “Economics and Politics in Asia“