THE ROAD TO AN ENLIGHTENED NATION: INVESTMENT OF RUSSIA IN FUTURE GENERATIONS

Russia's educational system emphasizes the importance of nations' strategic investment in human capital that underpins sustainable development.Relying on secondary sources, this article has examined evolution, structure and reform measures of the Russian education system.This article has discussed the overall educational framework of Russia from preschool to higher education.Reforms in the education sector such as the National Project "Education", the Federal Program "Modernization of Education" and "Priority 2030" are examined in this article to show inclusive approach of Russia to align education with socioeconomic goals.The article also looks at post-COVID changes, updating the curriculum, training of teachers and digital learning environments.It also interprets Russia's departure from the Bologna process, mandatory patriotic education and military practices at educational institutions as a manifestation of ideological and nationalist motives.By using student performance in international large-scale assessments, such as TIMSS, PIRLS and IOI, the article emphasizes Russia's accomplishments along with continuing difficulties to find a compromise between quality education, innovation and state ideology.On the whole, it argues that Russian educational reforms are geared towards enhancing competitiveness in globalization, promoting national unity and equipping future generations for a rapidly changing world.