Academic Cooperation between Russia and the US. Moving Beyond Technical Aid?
This article outlines the developments in Russian-American cooperation in the area of higher education since the collapse of the Soviet Union. It reveals the fundamental problems that have arisen in this partnership and draws conclusions about the necessity of moving away from technical aid towards a new model of cooperation between Russia and the United States in this sphere. It makes practical recommendations for the more effective integration of Russian universities into the global educational space.
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Academic Cooperation between Russia and the US. Moving Beyond Technical Aid?
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