University education of Yaroslavl region in the context of socio-economic and political development of the external environment
It is emphasized that in the context of increasing global competition in the field of education is growing interest in the study of this topic by both foreign and domestic scientists. The need to create conditions for attracting foreign students to the country is being implemented not only in the capital's universities, but also in other educational centers, as noted in the Concept of long-term socio-economic development of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2020. An important indicator of the success of socio-economic and cultural development of the territory is the diversity in the structure of offers in the market of educational services. A significant part of the list of enlarged groups and areas of higher education programs of the country is represented in the universities of the Yaroslavl region. Among the factors that influence the choice of Yaroslavl as a place of education are the convenience of transport and geographical location in relation to Moscow and St. Petersburg, relatively lower financial costs for education and accommodation, stability in international relations, good conditions for the adaptation of migrants. On the basis of the analysis of statistical data the main features of training of specialists of higher educational institutions of the Yaroslavl region are considered, dynamics and geography of receipt of youth from a number of countries is shown. The article deals with the influence of the political and socio-economic situation in the world on certain aspects of higher education.