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SOCIAL PROBLEMS OF CIRCUMPOLAR REGION: EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS

Анисимова С.Г., Дранаева И.А.
The problem of indigenous peoples integration into the system of higher education is a great strategic importance for successful development of northern region. For sustainable development of Arctic and the North we should consider all human activities which play an important role in improving population policy, environmental management, as well as higher education system to prepare qualified personnel for Arctic and the North. Over the past years, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), took a leading position in economy, industry, science and education in region. I this article, authors propose following: to promote a regional research and education centers (RECs) on the basis of regional universities, stimulate the creation of specialized training centers for training small business, including innovation in traditional activities of indigenous peoples; develop a system of support for young science teachers and professionals coming to work in the Far North, to provide them with comfortable accommodation and material support. The implementation of proposed measures will help to strengthen and improve the socio-economic situation of indigenous representatives in the North. Trained professionals with specialized secondary, vocational education and higher education can contribute to sustainable development of Arctic and the North