The role of universities in the formation of foreign elite: the implementation of a state project in the field of international cooperation

Aim. To analyze the organization and functioning of universities in the field of international cooperation.

Objectives of the article are to formulate a strategy for training foreign citizens in Russian universities; provide methodological recommendations for the implementation of the state project «Development of the export potential of the Russian education system» (2017–2025) in the field of international cooperation.

Methodology. The article presents the authors’ analysis of the state project and provides methodological recommendations on the implementation of the decree of the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin in the field of international cooperation, including the idea of forming foreign elites friendly to Russia. The methodological basis of the study was the methods of observation, generalization and interpretation of the results.

Results. To achieve the goal of maximizing the competitive position of a group of leading Russian universities in the global market for educational services and research programs, it is necessary to carry out a set of activities to create an attractive image of Russia and Russian education for foreigners.

Research Implications. The theoretical relevance is in the development of the technique of forming foreign elite, friendly towards Russia, and the strategy of language training development for all levels of education. The materials and conclusions of this particular academic job can be used in realization of the government project in the sphere of international cooperation; they also can be utilized in plan development of the off-site training with foreign students in order to create a favorable educational environment in Russia.

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