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A journey under the star of the nomadess

12-10-2018 Esuna Dugarova 3 comments

I was born and grew up in the Republic of Buryatia, a region of indigenous people and a centre of Buddhism in Russia. My hometown – Ulan-Ude – lies along the Trans-Siberian Railway and is a few hours away from Lake Baikal, the world’s largest freshwater lake. To me, Baikal is a spiritual place where I can contemplate, generate energy and find peace of mind. When I was an undergraduate student at St. Petersburg State University.

The opportunity to study at Cambridge has transformed my life by opening up new horizons for professional and personal development. One of the activities that had a big impact on me was the Cambridge University International Development Society where I became involved as an external affairs officer. It was then that I realised where my passion lies and what I wanted to do after finishing my studies – that is, to help others achieve better lives. This was a natural decision in which my professional aspirations met the altruistic instincts of my Buddhist upbringing. Subsequently, I became engaged in various development related work, which led me first to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva and more recently to the UN headquarters in New York.

I currently work at the United Nations Development Programme where I conduct research and analysis on various issues pertaining to sustainable development, including poverty eradication, social inclusion and gender equality. Based on research findings, I provide strategic advice to policymakers on how to improve people's livelihoods. For example, recently I co-authored a report on global trends that will affect the world in the next 15 years, and currently I am leading a new initiative on how women's empowerment in economic, social and political spheres can accelerate the achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.


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  • Minerva Riddle

    There are numerous accounts of Hoy’s exploits, and many of these can be verified from contemporary newspaper accounts. One popular story from his Oshkosh days tells how Hoy chased and caught a fly ball while balancing on the shaft of a buggy parked inside the stadium. Some versions of the tale have Hoy leaping astride the horse to

    11-12-2018
  • Reagan Bond

    Umpire Bill Klem’s plaque in the Hall of Fame credits him with inventing hand signals (which he is supposed to have done in 1905). But old newspaper clippings as far back as 1888 contain explicit references to Hoy and his hand signals—well before Klem began his umpiring career.

    11-12-2018
  • Edward Morgan

    Hoy taught his teammates how to communicate in sign language—very useful on the field. The fans loved him. When he made a spectacular play, fans stood in the bleachers and wildly waved their arms and hats—an early form of “Deaf applause.”

    11-12-2018
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