International Joint Projects as a tool for Raising Competitive Capacity of Russian Universities: Obstacles and Means for Overcoming. Insight on Regional Implementation Practice

Apparently, there is no well-defined positive answer to the question whether education in Russian Federation is generally accessible. Specifically, for the education being available to all, it should be open to general use not only for Russian citizens, but for foreigners as well. This problem’s persistence requires solving of a number of issues and overcoming numerous obstacles, related to launching and implementation of international joint projects. Undeniably, international academic programs worth making efforts and time investing. Experience of involvement of Russian universities in programs of European and international cooperation improves the quality of education. DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2015.v4n3s1p13