This was reported on the university website.

“The university mourns the death of Lev Lvovich and expresses condolences to his family and friends,” the statement said.

It is noted that Lyubimov was "one of the founders of HSE and made an invaluable contribution to its development."

He was the first vice-rector of the university since 1995, and in 2006 he became Deputy Academic Supervisor of the State University - Higher School of Economics. 

"We will inform you about the date and place of farewell to Lev Lyubimov later," added in the message.

Earlier it became known that the Honored Scientist of Russia, Professor of Tyumen State University (Tyumen State University) Vladimir Zagvyazinsky died at the age of 91.