Elizaveta Luizidis
Advisor
Work experience
Before joining Kesarev in February 2021, Elizaveta worked as a research fellow in the Regional Policy Research Laboratory on the base of the Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow. She prepared analytical reports on elections in different countries and policy papers on topical issues for external clients. Elizaveta is a co-author of a number of published scientific articles devoted to political parties and electoral topics.

Earlier, Elizaveta completed internship at an international strategic communications agency. Being a part of the GR practice, Elizaveta gained professional experience drafting analytical regulatory and media reports. Elizaveta was also an intern in the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and at the State Duma's Press Service.

Elizaveta is a co-author of a number of scientific publications in the field of Political Science on electoral processes and the development of party systems in different countries, including the USA, European countries and Russia.

Also, Elizaveta co-hosts a project in the Higher School of Economics where non-core students solve cases related to the Public Affairs issues. In the meantime, Elizaveta participates in HSE mentoring program helping students with their career trajectory.

Responsibilities in Kesarev
In Kesarev, Elizaveta focuses on advising clients in the Financial Services, FMCG and Industry sectors, as well as supporting clients in M&A transaction and anti-crisis projects.

Background
Elizaveta holds a Master's degree with distinction in Political Science and a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from the Higher School of Economics (HSE).

She was a speaker at Yasin (April) International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development.

Languages
Along with her native Russian, Elizaveta is fluent in English and in French. Also, Elizaveta has a basic knowledge of Modern Greek and Danish languages.