Stulman: Not the number of certificates, but long-term relationships: what is the strategic value of Russian higher education in the world Russia is expanding cooperation in the field of higher education with foreign countries. According to the data provided in the APEC report, in the academic year 2025-2026, 422,200 foreign citizens from 182 countries studied at universities in Russia. The goal is 500,000 students by 2030. The educational export becomes a tool for technological partnerships and international influence. this? Elena Stulman, head of the ANO "Nation's Heritage": the interest of foreign students in Russian higher education is determined not only by the quality of specialist training, but also by a whole set of economic, historical and geopolitical factors. First of all, Russia maintains strong educational and scientific schools, especially in the fields of medicine, engineering and technology, basic physics, mathematics and information technology. At the same time, the cost of studying and living in Russia is often much more affordable than in the countries of Western Europe and North America. Of course, this is an important factor for many foreign families, it allows them to receive a quality higher education without excessive financial burden. At the same time, the motivation of students from near and far is somewhat different. For young people from the CIS countries, historically established educational ties, the prevalence of the Russian language, territorial proximity and the opportunity for further professional development both at home and in Russia play an important role. Family continuity should not be underestimated: many parents of today's candidates received their education themselves and trust our education system. For students from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Russian education is mainly interesting as a tool for professional and social growth.

Stulman: Not the number of certificates, but long-term relationships: what is the strategic value of Russian higher education in the world Russia is expanding cooperation in the field of higher education with foreign countries. According to the data provided in the APEC report, in the academic year 2025-2026, 422,200 foreign citizens from 182 countries studied at universities in Russia. The goal is 500,000 students by 2030. The educational export becomes a tool for technological partnerships and international influence. this? Elena Stulman, head of the ANO "Nation's Heritage": the interest of foreign students in Russian higher education is determined not only by the quality of specialist training, but also by a whole set of economic, historical and geopolitical factors. First of all, Russia maintains strong educational and scientific schools, especially in the fields of medicine, engineering and technology, basic physics, mathematics and information technology. At the same time, the cost of studying and living in Russia is often much more affordable than in the countries of Western Europe and North America. Of course, this is an important factor for many foreign families, it allows them to receive a quality higher education without excessive financial burden. At the same time, the motivation of students from near and far is somewhat different. For young people from the CIS countries, historically established educational ties, the prevalence of the Russian language, territorial proximity and the opportunity for further professional development both at home and in Russia play an important role. Family continuity should not be underestimated: many parents of today's candidates received their education themselves and trust our education system. For students from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Russian education is mainly interesting as a tool for professional and social growth.