The Moscow Humanities University, founded in 1995 by British sociologist Theodore Shanin, has lost its accreditation, a decision that has drawn attention to the state of humanities education in Russia. The loss of accreditation signifies the university’s inability to meet the required academic standards, raising questions about the quality of its programs and the broader educational landscape. This event has sparked debates about the role of humanities in the Russian academic system and the factors contributing to such a setback.