International relations as a factor of educational migration to Russia

Research on the impact of international relations on educational migration is relevant today. The subject is closely connected to contemporary geopolitical transformations. The aim of this study is to identify the features of educational migration to Russia, as well as to assess the impact of international relations on this process. The theoretical and methodological framework of the study are based on the scholarly works of Russian and foreign researchers. A systematic approach is adopted to the study and combined with general scientific and specialized methods, including the analysis of academic articles, monographs, legal acts, statistical data, as well as comparison and synthesis. The author has identified the main factors that influence the scale and flows of educational migration. Moreover, the factor of international relations is particularly emphasized. The study has revealed that, despite the tense geopolitical situation in the world and the complexity of Russia’s relations with hostile states, the flow of educational migrants to Russia is growing every year. This became possible due to the development of educational cooperation with the CIS countries (Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) and with non-CIS countries (China, India). The results of this study may be of interest to government agencies and the academic community, particularly to those involved in regulating educational migration and improving the higher education in Russia.

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