Development of Cross-Border Higher Education: the Russian Experience
https://doi.org/10.53658/RW2025-4-2(16)-142-158
Abstract
In the modern global market for educational services, Russia is strengthening its position in terms of cross-border education experience. The article considers models and forms of cross-boundary education, identifies the most widely used ones by Russian universities, and identifies the latest forms initiated by them. Based on examples of universities and statistical and analytical data, it presents the practices of Russian universities in internationalization of higher education, development of digital platforms, formation of a network of foreign branches, creation of joint institutions, and participation in networks. Effective implementation of cross-border cooperation in the field of education is based on distance learning technologies, which are economical and quickly permeate all corners of the world. Although Russian universities do not occupy a leading position in international education, participants in the educational process are aware of its significance for the internal and external development of educational systems and the promotion of Russian education abroad. Relevant documents have been adopted at the state level. According to the authors of this article, international cooperation in education is still in its early stages of development. The process of internationalization of education faces a number of challenges related to the adaptation of existing and newly developed strategies for cross-border education. Analysis of the results of implementing state documents and university initiatives reveals the dynamics of development of cross-border forms of education and promotes the development and implementation of new initiatives in cooperation with foreign partners.
About the Authors
I. V. Naletova
Tambov Institute for Advanced Training of Educational Workers
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina V. Naletova. DSc. (Philos.). Professor. Rector
108/8, Sovetskaya str., Tambov, 392000
D. V. Naletova
Tambov State University named after G.R.Derzhavin
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Darina V. Naletova. CandSc. (Hist.). Associate Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages and Professional Translation
33, Internatsionalnaya str., Tambov, 392000
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