To the problems of engineering education in modern Russia

Abstract

The situation in the engineering education in the Russian regions is estimated as stagnation (with some recovery and development in megacities) and a prolonged adaptation of the post-Soviet realities. This situation is fueled by a number of adverse factors, including: lack of a national strategy for the development of engineering education in modern conditions; significant differences in the level of development of regions; a low level of R & D (Research and Development) needs and innovation in small and medium business in the regions. A series of measures to overcome the aforesaid situation and the development of domestic engineering education is proposed, including: correction of vocational education development strategy; the transition to a more flexible formats of Federal State Educational Standard; active use of corporate resources in universities; empowerment of universities and profile faculties involved in preparation of engineers.