On October 5, 2016 the lecture by Alexander A. Auzan, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Dean of the Economic Faculty of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Head of the Department of applied institutional Economics at the Faculty of Economics of Lomonosov Moscow State University, member of the Economic Council under the President of the Russian Federation, member of the Government Commission on administrative reform, was presented in the auditorium of the Lyceum of BSU.

The lecture was devoted to the socio-cultural economy, the importance of culture for the economy. The lecturer focused on the fact that the recognition of economical importance of culture, the rate of human capital, innovative activities and inclusive institutional environment allow to create a country where people want to live and work.

The meeting with one of the most authoritative Russian economists was attended by students from leading Belarusian universities, undergraduates, graduate students, teachers, scientists and representatives of business organizations. The lecture aroused great interest among the participants. A. Auzan answered the questions that interested audience.

The event was organized by the NASB magazine "The Science and Innovations".