Higher Education in Russia. Potential and Challenges
In terms of higher education, Russia displays indicators worthy of enthusiasm.
In terms of higher education, Russia displays indicators worthy of enthusiasm: a high level of people benefiting from higher education, an increase in the number of students and the multiplication in the number of higher education establishments. Higher education is increasingly in demand, since diplomas have both professional and social value. This educational boom seems to correspond to the Russian authorities' declared aim to develop a 'knowledge economy.' After a period of crisis during the 1990s, public policy in this domain is gaining strength. Nevertheless, questions remain unanswered: will this policy be pursued after the presidential elections of March 2008 and will it be able to take on the challenge that Russian growth represents?These papers are based on the seminar presentation "Higher Education in Russia, Potential and Challenges," which took place on 28 January 2008 at the Institut français des relations internationales (Ifri)
Higher Education, the Key to Russia's Competitiveness,Tatiana Kastueva-Jean, Russie.Nei.Visions, No.28, April 2008,
'Higher Education in Russia: How to Overcome the Soviet Heritage?', Boris Saltykov, Russie.Nei.Visions, No.29, April 2008
The Impact of ''New Public Management' on Russian Higher Education', Carole Sigman, Russie.Nei.Visions, No.30, April 2008
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