Regional Studies in Ural University: 10<sup>th </sup>Anniversary of Ural Federal University Department of Foreign Regional Studies
The article is devoted to the history, evolution and current work of the Department of Foreign Regional Studies (Institute of Social and Political Sciences, Ural Federal University named after first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin). The main directions of scientific research and teaching work of the Department are shown. It is reported about master’s programs and scientific editions of the Department. Brief information about scientific and teaching interests of Department staff is given. Special attention is paid to international cooperation of the Department of Foreign Regional Studies.