About the current problems of Russian higher education

Abstract

The current geopolitical situation dictates the special role of Russian higher education in saturating the labor market with qualified specialists. Digital transformation, as well as other fundamental changes in socio-economic development, place new demands on domestic higher education. Research by a number of specialists points to serious gaps in the quality management of modern higher education, which indicates the need for a balanced assessment of existing problems in this area and the search for ways to solve them. The article examines the current trends in the response of Russian higher education to modern trends in socio-economic development. The positive consequences of digitalization of higher education in terms of the quality of education have been identified, but arguments have been made against a number of aspects, in particular, excessive involvement in distance learning. Excessive bureaucratization of higher education is discussed as a factor affecting its quality. The author's recommendations are aimed at developing a balanced position on current trends in higher education: supporting the positive effects of digitalization of higher education combined with increased attention to the quality of education, which may suffer from misuse or insufficient use of the opportunities of digitalization.