Ethno-Cultural Training of Students in Higher Education Institution
The article discusses the thinking process of ethno-cultural revival of ancient stringed musical instruments - Kantele, and the challenges set by the Technological Education Department of Petrozavodsk University in teaching the students careful attitude to the ethno-cultural heritage, mastering the system of knowledge, skills and competences in the field of traditional and contemporary hand and mechanical wood processing, as well as the skills for design and modeling of ethnic objects - Kantele on the basis of the Museum exhibits. Specific examples of practical achievements of students are given and the experience of mutual work of Departments and Schools is highlighted.