Transformation of the International Cooperation Mechanisms in the Higher Education System of the Russian Federation Against the Backdrop of Geopolitical Instability

Abstract

The study of mechanisms for implementing international cooperation in the Russian higher education system in the situation of global digitalization and of the impact of international sanctions in the scientific and educational space is an urgent task in the context of developing a strategy for exporting educational services. The article deals with the issue of transformation of the international cooperation’s goals in higher education, analyzes the consequences of the negative impact of external environment factors and the prospects of further internationalization of universities. The authors propose methodological recommendations for multilevel institutional actors, the implementation of which will contribute to identifying competitive advantages and to increasing the export potential of regional universities as well as to using their experience in international activities, interaction with governmental, scientific, educational and industrial structures.