Policultural education in post-globalization conditions: theoretical foundations and implementation mechanisms
https://doi.org/10.20913/2224-1841-2026-2-2
Abstract
Introduction. In the large-scale transformational change context, the shift in priorities in Russia's international relations towards countries in Asia, the CIS, the Middle East, and Africa is creating new challenges and opportunities for policultural education.
Purpose setting. The relevance of the topic is determined by the changing processes of intercultural communication in the modern social context. The problem lies in the existing contradiction between the Russian policultural education ability to act as a tool for developing intercultural dialogue and the realization of this opportunity. The study purpose is to identify the Russian policultural education tools, that can be used to normalize international relations in the current context.
Methodology and methods of the study. The study uses philosophical and systemic-genetic approaches. Аnalytical method summarized the obtained data and promise areas for the domestic policultural education development within the framework of the intercultural dialogue are identified.
Results. Maintaining a foundation of scientific truth and the social significance of disseminated knowledge at the core of Russian higher education allows it to remain relevant not only within the domestic educational space but also beyond. This makes it possible to establish Russian educational structures in friendly countries, taking into account the specific national cultural characteristics of all participants in educational interactions.
Conclusion. The identified specific features and identified key areas for the Russian policultural education development will enable it to serve as an effective mechanism for international cooperation in line with Russia's strategic interests.
About the Author
V. V. Petrov
Institute of Philosophy and Law of the Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir V. Petrov – doctor of philosophical sciences, associate professor, senior scientific associate, department of social and legal studies
8 Nikolaeva Str., Novosibirsk, 630090
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Petrov V.V. Policultural education in post-globalization conditions: theoretical foundations and implementation mechanisms. Professional education in the modern world. 2026;16(2):189-197. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20913/2224-1841-2026-2-2
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