A country with a globally competitive education system is able to attract the most talented people. Indeed,
it is a major factor in the success of a knowledge economy. Turnover in the international education
services market is in the billions, while exports of services and academic mobility continue to increase.
The priority project «Developing the Export Potential of the Russian Education System» is a timely
response to the challenges of exporting Russian education. Its goal is to increase the Russian
Federations share of non-commodity exports by increasing the appeal of Russian education services
on the international education market. The project sets out plans to enact a set of system-wide measures
aimed at increasing the appeal of Russian education services. These include the promotion of Russian
educational standards abroad, educational programmes, and the advantages of receiving an education
in the Russian language. They will aim to secure institutional support for the promotion of Russian
education services on the international education market, create special structures focusing on the
development of international educational initiatives, and train qualified specialists in the field (including
through continued professional development). There will also be an emphasis on training teachers
capable of working in a variety of joint international educational programmes, as well as on creating and
supporting professional development programmes, seminars on methodology, and academic mobility
with respect to developing and implementing joint educational programmes. Stakeholders in these
endeavours to improve international cooperation will include the government, business, and academic associations. The roundtable will include a presentation of the preliminary outcomes of the priority
project, challenges facing Russian universities with respect to exporting services and the most effective
routes to solving them, and promoting Russian education as a brand.
The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.
The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.
Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 208 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5,000 people working in Russia and abroad.
The Foundation works alongside various UN departments and other international organizations, and is building multi-format cooperation with 173 economic partners, including industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions, financial, trade, and business associations from 78 countries worldwide, and 188 Russian public organizations, federal and legislative agencies, and federal subjects.
The Roscongress Foundation has Telegram channels in Russian t.me/Roscongress, English – t.me/RoscongressDirect, and Spanish t.me/RoscongressEsp. Official website and Information and Analytical System of the Roscongress Foundation: roscongress.org.