Russian Higher Education Research Articles

Primary methods of internationalisation of higher legal education

Introduction. Recent trends in the sphere of internationalisation of higher education expand theoretical insights into the dialectical nature of correlation between pedagogical science and educational practice, as well as the relationship between the general direc tions of the development of higher education, its national and regional specifics. An analysis of the experience of internationalisation of universities is required for the development of various models to modernise higher education, including legal education, and to substantiate practical recommendations for reforming the Russian higher education system. To date, an understanding has been reached of the need to internationalise higher education in the context of globalization to increase the competitiveness of the Russian higher education system, as evidenced by the Federal project to maximise the competitive position of Russian universities among the world’s leading scientific and educational centres (The Russian Academic Excellence Project 5-100). Internationalisation, being the key to optimising the export potential of Russian higher education, is essential for the modernisation of legal education.Aim. The research aimed to evaluate the productivity of actual instruments of international cooperation between universities and to outline optimal approaches to the usage of successful practices of international and Russian educational space to enhance the attractiveness of Russian legal education, and, as a consequence, the creation of a sustainable competitive advantage of a higher education institution.Methodology and research methods. Complex, interdisciplinary goals and tasks of the present research predetermined the application of gnoseological and synergetic approaches to the selection of research tools. The gnoseological approach facilitated a more profound analysis of the nature of internationalisation and integration of education in the current international processes. The synergetic approach resulted in the integration of pedagogical and legal research methods to define an optimal internationalisation strategy for the training of multiskilled legal professionals.Results. The authors assessed the effectiveness of the existing ways of internationalization of Russian legal education according to foreign student demand. A comprehensive analysis of the legal, political and social aspects of the current state of attractiveness of the Russian market of educational services and the need to identify the specifics of the internationalization of higher legal education was carried out. The experience monitoring of inter-university international cooperation allowed the authors to determine the conditions for the effectiveness of joint legal programmes (creation of an innovative educational environment, project activities and a flexible management system); to analyse modern pedagogical technologies applicable to legal disciplines; to determine the best schemes used by Russian and European universities for external mobility of students and teachers; to develop the proposals for the introduction of disciplines (for Russian students) provided in foreign languages by Russian and foreign teachers; to propose measures to improve the state policy in the field of interest, aimed at stimulating Russian universities to develop international joint educational programmes.Scientific novelty. The article presented the analysis of positive and negative experiences of Russian universities in application of internationalisation key tools in legal higher education. The acknowledged internationalisation methods of higher education were systematised in general. The additional ways for the integration of Russian legal education, in particular, to the international educational space, were identified.Practical significance consists in the approbation of new methods based on competency and practice-oriented approaches. The authors developed the guidelines for the implementation of internationalisation to enhance university competitive advantage and to increase the demand for graduates in labour market.

Designing Online Learning Environment: ICT Tools and Teaching Strategies

The authors analyze the capabilities of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and e-learning tools applied in the educational process through all levels of Higher Education in Russia: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Programmes and Professional Training. The article is based on the data obtained during the study organized at Sevastopol State University, Lomonosov Moscow State University Branch in Sevastopol, V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Institute of Foreign Languages (Simferopol) and S.I. Georgievsky Medical Academy in 2019. The participants of the research were undergraduate students, educators and applicants of further Professional Training programmes. The research aimed at the analysis of ICT and e-learning tools used to design online learning environment at university. The study included a survey to identify e-learning tools applied by students and professors in educational process. The authors also specify blended learning peculiarities in Higher Education. The results showed that ICT and e-learning tools are widely used at universities to manage educational process, establish various forms of communication and interaction, to conduct an assessment and evaluate progress, to organize team projects in blended learning. ICT and online educational services are also applied to develop students’ language and professional skills. Keywords: online learning, e-learning tools, blended learning, teaching strategies, autonomy.

Идеи устойчивого развития цивилизации в контексте современного экологического образования: описательный обзор

The aim of the research is to outline and interpret through comparative analysis the importance and possibilities of development of the experience in ecological education gained through theoretical and practical research in psychology and pedagogy in Russia and abroad and actualized at different stages of permanent education, primarily in higher education, for sustainable development of civilization. In connection with this, the article describes the ideas of sustainable development of civilization in the context of contemporary ecological education and conducts a descriptive overview. The research also examines the aspects of application of the ideas of sustainable development of civilization in the system of ecological education in Russia (from the tradition of ecologizing knowledge to the new technologies of ecological development). Finally, the article outlines and characterizes international trends of pedagogical (primarily, digital) technologies of ecological education for the purpose of applying ideas of sustainable development of civilization. The scientific originality of the research consists in particular results of theoretical and practical analysis of relevant theoretical and practical researches, which clarify the expected outcomes of realizing the concept of sustainable development through digital education technologies that are being implemented today in higher education in Russia and abroad. The results show that the most important outcome of realizing ideas of sustainable development of civilization today should lie in the students’ understanding of the role of ecological culture (ecological value orientations, world outlook, competences, behavior) in solving and preventing already global ecological problems.

Cluster Analysis of Russian Universities Based on the Dynamics of Their Performance Indicators

The article presents the results of a study, the aim of which is to investigate the dynamics of the development of Russian higher education institutions based on an analysis of their performance indicators. The sample includes 535 universities from 80 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. It presents the results of the clustering of universities on the basis of changes in indicators of six variables characterizing the key areas of activity of universities for the period from 2013/2014 to 2017/2018 academic years. The characteristics of each cluster are described, an inter-cluster comparison of quantitative indicators of the activities of universities is presented.As a result of the calculations of the average annual growth rates of six key indicators characterizing the activities of universities, fve clusters were identifed that differ in their development trajectories. Thus, the universities that belong to Cluster 1 over a fve-year period retained or improved their positions in the main areas of educational activity and managed to maintain income growth at an average level.However, their indicators in such areas as international and research activities, as well as infrastructure development (provision of educational and laboratory facilities) have decreased. In universities from clusters 2 and 3, all performance indicators changed in a fairly balanced way. At the same time, the indicator of an increase in the internationalization of the students’ body was signifcantly higher in Cluster 2, while educational organizations from Cluster 3 showed a signifcant increase in the publication activity of academic staff.The results of the activities of universities in Cluster 4 were positive in all considered areas. This cluster had the highest average annual growth rates in the average Unifed State Exam (USE) score and publication activity of the academic staff. Educational organizations from Cluster 5, on the one hand, achieved the best results in attracting foreign students, increasing the proftability of their activities and the provision of teaching and laboratory facilities but, on the other hand, their average annual growth rate of the average USE score has signifcantly decreased.The study represents one of the frst attempts to cluster Russian universities based on the analysis of changes in their performance indicators. Previous studies on the clustering of universities were mainly based on the analysis of one-time indicators. The approach proposed by the author makes it possible to compare indicators of the dynamics of development of higher educational institutions of different size and scope. Further research in this area could be aimed at analyzing a larger number of performance indicators of universities and studying in detail their strategies for a deeper understanding of the reasons for the differences in their effectiveness.

IMPROVING THE LEGAL REGULATION OF THE RUSSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM VS INTERNATIONAL RATING SYSTEMS

The task of creating by 2030 at least 100 advanced modern universities – centers of scientific, technological and socio-economic development of the country, in order to achieve the global competitiveness of the Russian higher education system and practical failure of the 5-100 Program reinforce the need for a reasonable legislative consolidation of criteria indicators for achieving such an ambitious goal. Purpose: to analyze the criteria of the main international rating systems, regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation and other legal documents in the field of higher education to identify groups of criteria for achieving global competitiveness by Russian universities. Methods: the author uses empirical methods of comparison, description, interpretation; theoretical methods of formal and dialectical logic. Such special scientific methods as comparative-legal and legal-dogmatic are used. Results: the study makes it possible, based on a comparative legal analysis of the main international rating systems, legal documents, Russian legislation and scientific literature, to conclude that it is necessary to introduce criteria provisions into the legislation of the Russian Federation that take into account not only international criteria aimed at the Anglo-American education system, but, above all, the National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation.

PSXVI-14 Study of the antagonistic properties of C. utilis in relation to the resident microflora of the animal organism

Abstract C. utilis yeast is widely used in industry for the production of fodder protein, amino acids, vitamins, and enzymes. We have studied the antimicrobial activity of C. utilis CY 302 against such collection strains as E. coli 3912/41, S. flexneri 1a 8516, S. enterica serovar Typhimurium 79, S. epidermidis ATCC 14990, S. aureus ATCC 25923, Proteus vulgaris HX 19 222, L. casei subsp. Rhamnosus ATCC 7469, B. breve ATCC 15701, C. albicans ATCC 10231 by using the agar blocks method and by measuring the inhibition growth zone (IGZ, mm) accompanied by the target cells death zone. The yeast strain was grown on Sabouraud’s medium at 28±1 °C for 3 days, and the test cultures were grown on differential diagnostic media for each bacterial species (HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, India) at 35±2 °C overnight. The analyses were done separately for each culture. A weak antimicrobial effect was observed with respect to L. casei and B. breve, the IGZ was 5.0 and 4.0 mm, respectively. The halos of inhibition against pathogenic bacteria were 7 mm for E. coli, 5 mm for S. typhimurium, 5 mm for P. vulgaris, 6 mm for S. fiexneri, 6 mm for S. aureus, and 5 mm for S. epidermidis. After incubation there was noted the absence of DZZR in the wild C. utilis CY 302 strain in relation to the C. albicans ATCC 10231 strain from the collection. As a result of the studies the antagonistic potential of the yeast isolate C. utilis CY 302 was revealed. The work was supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia.

PSX-B-11 Comparing effects of FGF2 and IGF1 on the development competence of parthenogenetic activated bovine oocytes maturing in vitro

Abstract The oocyte quality acquired during in vitro maturation (IVM) are the main limitative factors affecting the embryo production. The aim of the present research was to study effects of fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) during IVM of bovine oocytes on their developmental potential after parthenogenetic activation. Bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes (COC; n = 1176) were cultured for 22h in either standard maturation medium (TCM-199 supplemented with 10% fetal calf serum (FCS), 0.2 mM sodium pyruvate, 10 μg/ml FSH and 10 μg/ml LH; Control) or maturation medium supplemented with different concentrations (5–160 ng/ml) of FGF2 and IGF1. After IVM, matured oocytes activated by sequential treatment with ionomycin followed by DMAP and cyclohexamide and then cultured up to the blastocyst stage. The obtained blastocysts were fixed, and the total cell number and the level of apoptosis were determined using DAPI and TUNEL staining. The data from 4 replicates (77–91 oocytes per treatment) were analyzed by ANOVA. Cleavage rates of activated oocytes did not differ between groups and ranged from 63.7 to 68.1%. The addition of 10, 20 and 40 ng/ml of FGF2 to the IVM medium led to an increase in the yield of blastocysts [from 19.6±1.8% (Control) to 35.2±3.4, 29.8±1.9 and 31.1±2.1%, respectively (P<0.05)] and in the total cell number in embryos that developed to the blastocyst stage (P<0.05). Meanwhile, the blastocyst yield and the total cell number in blastocysts in the IGF1-treated groups were similar to that in the control group. No effects of both growth factors on the proportion of apoptotic nuclei in blastocysts (5.3–7.1%) were observed. Thus, FGF2 (but not IGF1) are able to maintain competence for parthenogenetic development of bovine COC during their maturation invitro. Supported by RFBR (18-29-07089) and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia.

PSX-B-13 Effect of epidermal growth factor and prolactin on the quality of bovine oocytes aging in vitro

Abstract The evaluation of factors responsible for the protection of the oocytes attained the metaphase-II stage from aging is importance for successful in vitro embryo reproduction. The aim of the present research was to study dose-dependent effects of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and prolactin (PRL) on the quality of bovine oocytes after their aging in vitro. Bovine cumulus-enclosed oocytes (CEOs) were matured in vitro for 20 h in TCM 199 containing 0.2 mM sodium pyruvate, 10% fetal calf serum (FCS), 10 μg/ml FSH and LH. At the end of in vitro maturation, oocytes were transferred to TCM 199 supplemented with 10% FCS (aging medium) and cultured for additional 24 h in the absence (Control) and in presence of EGF (10 and 50 ng/ml) and PRL (20 and 50 ng/ml). After prolonged culture oocytes were used for apoptosis detection (TUNEL staining, n=251) and the state of chromosomes evaluation (Tarkowski’s cytogenetic method, n=359). The data from 3–4 replicates were analyzed by ANOVA. At the end of prolonged culture (24 h) the rate of apoptotic oocytes in the Control group was 47.4±8.5%. EGF at concentration of 10 ng/ml and PRL at both doses decreased this rate to 15.0–22.1% (p < 0.05). Furthermore, PRL (not EGF) reduced the frequency of abnormal chromosome modifications (decondensation, adherence, clumping) at concentrations of 20–50 ng/ml from 58.7±2.1% (Control) to 41.2±1.9 and 45.6±2.7% respectively (p < 0.01). Thus, EGF and PRL is able to maintain the apoptosis resistance of bovine oocytes during their prolonged in vitro culture as well as PRL have the decelerating effect on abnormal modifications of M-II chromosomes. The research was supported by RFBR (17-29-08035) and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia.

PSX-B-14 Properties of Kluyveromyces marxianus strains isolated from natural biotopes

Abstract Kluyveromyces marxianus yeast is often isolated from dairy products and used as probiotic agents in food. As a producer-yeast they must be genetically stable, have simple nutrient requirements, be effective in hostile conditions, grow on inexpensive nutrient media and be easy to store and distribute. Nineteen strains of K. marxianus isolated from natural biotopes were tested for their ability to grow on various carbon sources. For this, the YPD medium (1% yeast extract, 2% peptone, 2% dextrose, pH 5.5) was used with the addition of 20 g/L of one of the following carbon sources: glucose, sucrose, lactose, maltose, mannitol, arabinose, xylose, and galactose. The cultivation was carried out for 1–3 days. All isolates were also tested for their ability to grow in YPD broth at different temperatures (4, 27, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 48 °C) and pH (5; 3 and 2). K. marxianus strains showed widespread use of the substrate and high resistance to elevated incubation temperatures. All tested strains grew at 27 and 37 °C and one strain grew at 46 °C. None of the strains showed active growth at pH 2 and all cultures grew actively at pH 3. At the same time five strains showed growth at pH 5.0. All strains fermented galactose, 16 - xylose, 9 - glucose, 7 - lactose, 12 - maltose, 11 - arabinose, 5 - sucrose, 13 - mannitol. It should be noted that all strains in this study have showed fully restored growth after 2 hours’ incubation at pH 2. It indicates that they could survive when passing through the gastric passage into the intestine. These properties make the use of K. marxianus and its metabolites indispensable in agriculture as a feed additive. This work was supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia.

Development of the Advertising Specialty in Higher Education in Russia and China

The process of globalization and the emergence of various new media are currently increasing the importance of the study of advertising in various fields, including higher education. This is due to the fact that the ability of manufacturers to create and display advertising texts makes it possible to effectively promote ideas, goods or services around the world for commercial and non-commercial purposes. The research is devoted to a comparative analysis of the development of the advertising specialty in higher education in post-Soviet Russia (1991-2020) and in the Peoples Republic of China (1949-2020). It presents the history of the formation and development of the advertising specialty in Russian and Chinese universities. The authors investigate the extent to which the development of this specialty in universities complies with the requests of government agencies and of the advertising industry in Russia and China in different periods. The goal of the study is to examine the specifics of the development processes of the advertising specialty in Russia and China and to identify their advantages and disadvantages. Addressing the topic is relevant due to the intensity of the development of advertising and to the need to search for new forms of learning for the further development of this promising specialty in higher education. The results of the analysis have helped identify similarities and differences in the development of these processes in the two countries and describe specific features of the latter with due account of social, economic and historical factors at various stages of development. The obtained data proves that, along with similarities, the development of the advertising specialty in higher education in Russia and China has certain differences, which is directly related to the ideological atmosphere, financial state, economic strategies, and higher education standards in the two countries.

Higher education in Russia: number and structure of teachers

The purpose of our study was to evaluate the indicators that characterize the number and structure of the teaching staff that provides students with higher education programs in the regions of Russia. The initial empirical data were the results of official statistical surveys conducted on the basis of information on the number of teachers in higher educational institutions, students in these organizations, as well as on the working-age population in eighty-two regions of Russia in 2020. In the course of the study, four mathematical models were developed. The study showed that on average, no more than two teachers work in higher educational institutions per million people of working age in the regions. It is proved that three out of four professors were candidates of sciences and Doctor of Sciences (that is, they had academic degrees). In 2020, there were an average of twenty students per teacher. The regions with the maximum and minimum values of the considered indicators were identified. It is shown that higher education has received significant development in Russia.

Mechanisms for attracting an international contingent of students to Russian universities in relation to the university, regional and federal levels

Increasing the export potential of the higher education system is a strategic goal of many developed and developing countries, including Russia. At the same time, attracting foreign students to domestic universities makes it possible to attract foreign intellectual resources, develop international cooperation and diplomacy. During the study, a model of a system for managing the competitiveness of higher education in Russia has been developed, which contributes to attracting an international contingent of students to Russian universities. This system takes into account the influence of global environmental factors and state macro-environment factors. The subject of management in this system is represented by the federal, regional and university levels. For each subject level, methods have been developed to attract an international contingent of students to Russian universities. The object of management in the developed system is the level of competitiveness of higher education in Russia.

Влияние корпоративных университетов на формирование конкурентных преимуществ высшего образования Российской Федерации

Competitive advantages predetermine the success of the implementation of the tasks assigned to higher educational institutions that have developed under the influence of the globalization of the world economic space. Using the experience of corporate universities in the work of state and non-state educational institutions of higher education will improve the quality of educational processes, as well as the integration of theory into the practice of producing socio-economic systems. This process will increase the economic security of the sovereign territory, as well as the success of higher education adaptation to new challenges that have arisen as a result of the socio-economic crisis that arose as a consequence of the pandemic. The introduction of new educational standards in the field of higher education creates new tasks for the entire system of higher education in Russia. The experience of corporate education in foreign countries is invaluable in planning an effective strategy for the development of educational processes in our territory.

Current trends in the development of Russian higher education in the context of the global economy digitalization

The analysis of current changes in the field of distance education, and, in particular, higher education among domestic and western universities is presented. The additional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sharp increase in the popularity and use of online education in various segments of the educational process, starting from preschool and ending with corporate programs of companies is noted. The key advantages and disadvantages of online education are identified, as well as emerging risks for Russian Universities and the domestic economy when introducing distance learning.

Post-Pandemic Education: Falling or Preparing for a Jump?

Abstract. Relevance. The article provides an overview and analysis of the consequences of changes in the global educational space during the period of action of measures to counter the spread of the new COVID-19 coronavirus infection.The aim of the work was to understand the current state and identify possible trajectories of developmentof educational systems in the “post-pandemic” era. Research methodology and methods. The main methods used in the preparation of the work were methods of analysis and synthesis. The review and understanding of various standpoints on the educational organizations functioning in the situation of emergency introduction of quarantine measures and the uncertainty of their consequences allowed us to summarize the main challenges facing the education system today. The forecasting method was used to systematize the capabilities of universities in overcoming crisis phenomena and determine the strengths that can be used as the basis for the transformation of University management.Results. The analysis of the trajectories of the prospective organization of the educational process at the University of “post-pandemic” time is carried out. The article highlights the main ways of the educational system adaptation to work in the conditions of an unpredictable crisis consequences and presents the authors’ vision of the future of higher education in Russia, which is inextricably linked with the country’s attractiveness in the global educational space.Scientific novelty. The authors systematize the impact of the pandemic on various sectors of the economy, including the education sector. The results of the analysis of the practical experience of educational systems in the new conditions are presented. Scenarios of educational organizations development in an unfavorable dynamic uncertain environment are shown.Practical significance. The results obtained will be useful in adjusting University management systems and developing strategies for universities to overcome the crisis caused by COVID-19 and its consequences.

About Qualifications in the List of Specialties and Areas of Preparation for Higher Education

The article analyzes the draft order of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia «On the approval of the list of specialties and areas of training for higher education» for the names of qualifications given in the list of specialties and areas of training for higher education. The author proposes to unify the names of qualifications assigned after the completion of postgraduate studies; proposals for qualifications are also given after the completion of specialty programs.

Master’s Programs in Russia: Four Paths of Future Development

The publication raises the question of the role of master’s degree in the system of modern higher education. Based on a survey of opinions (three-party survey) of key stakeholder groups (employers; students in higher education programs; managers of master’s degree programs; master’s degree teachers), the authors consider possible options for developing master’s degree as one of the key stages of higher education in Russia. The authors conclude that university development programs in the field of master’s degree education should be designed taking into account the high level of uncertainty in the external environment, which means that they should provide for scenario modeling of the future of the entire scientific and educational ecosystem. The study uses the classification of four types of the future labor market (“technological world”, “world of social responsibility”, “world of entrepreneurship” and “world of corporations”) as the main hypothesis about the options for such scenario planning. The study results are visualized in the form of a roadmap for the strategic development of the Russian master’s degree programs, highlighting key trends for each of the development options. The practical result of the study was the identification of the main “gaps” in the positions of stakeholders on the status of the master’s degree program and effective models of its implementation. The conclusions and results of the publication will be interesting for the purposes of the university strategic management, the formation of a development strategy for the master’s degree, as well as the development of special programs for interaction with employers and students.

The Role of Project Activities in the Formation of Professional Competencies of Master Students Training in the Direction "Pedagogical Education (Media Education)"

Problem and Aim. The system of Russian higher education provides opportunities for master’s degree studies in one direction for bachelors with different formed professional competencies, therefore, the task of overcoming the competence imbalance, development and alignment of competencies among all undergraduates is urgent for a university teacher. The purpose of the article is to identify the role of project activities in the formation of professional competencies among undergraduate students studying in the direction of “Pedagogical Education (Media Education)”. Methodology. The conducted content analysis of final qualification works revealed the main types of media projects developed and implemented by undergraduates: media projects related to the work of press centers of educational institutions and institutions of additional education; media projects aimed at organizing and conducting creative competitions, media festivals, specialized shifts; Internet projects, the use of multimedia in the educational process; creation of films, videos, media texts. With the help of a questionnaire survey of graduates, a high level of formation among masters of professional competencies in the use of multimedia tools in educational and extracurricular activities was revealed. In conclusion, it is concluded that in the development and implementation of media projects, undergraduates develop the necessary professional competencies both in the field of journalism and in the field of media pedagogy.

Evaluation of Teacher Training Needs in Engineering Pedagogy

In European countries, primarily in German-speaking countries, first of all, in Germany (Dresden), the concept of engineering pedagogy (EP) has existed for more than 70 years. In Eastern Europe, particularly in the Russian Federation, the tradition of EP has more than 20 years and shows an extensive network of universities actively participating in IGIP (International Society of Engineering Pedagogy). Several universities offer the IGIP curricula and work on various projects related to majoring in engineering education and pedagogy in Russian Higher Education Institutions. In Spanish-speaking countries the concept of EP is relatively recent. Particularly, since 2014, the Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden) works in cooperation with Chilean universities to strengthen engineering pedagogy and education in the university context. This goal was concretized through two cooperation projects “Engineering Didactics at Chilean Universities” (PEDING-Project) and “Strengthening engineering training at Chilean universities through practice partner-ships” (STING-Project), both financially supported by DAAD. The main goal of this paper is to present the results of a survey about teaching needs in engineering pedagogy in a Chilean university. In general, the results showed the high level of interest and motivation that a training course on engineering pedagogy specifically oriented for the academic staff of engineering faculties may have. The project was led by the International Center of Engineering Education (CIEI) at the University of Talca (Chile) under the pedagogical support of the TU Dresden (Germany).

Research of Personal and Educational Orientations of Chinese Students in the Context of Organization of Intercultural Interaction in the Educational Space of a Russian University

The inclusion of foreign students in the educational process of Russian higher education makes the problem of intercultural interaction actual. The selection of foreign students as subjects of intercultural interaction introduces a certain specificity in the functioning and construction of the educational space of the university, requires a preliminary study of their personal and educational needs. From the side of foreign students, the article examines Chinese students, since this contingent of students is the bearer of a specific oriental culture; represents a country that prioritizes the development of Russian-Chinese bilateral relations; and dominates in number among foreign students from the Far Abroad. The purpose of the article is to identify specific motivational, value orientations and expectations of Chinese students studying together with Russian students in vocational training programs at a Russian university in order to develop diagnostic tools used to collect data on the subjects involved in the process of interaction within the educational space of the university. Research methodology and methods. The study was carried out from the standpoint of a culturological approach, in which the subjects of pedagogical interaction are considered as representatives of a certain socio-cultural environment. In the conclusion, based on the data obtained, the main guidelines of pedagogical activity for the organization of intercultural interaction between Chinese and Russian students within the educational space of the university are presented.