World Political Processes

A student of this program takes 5 different blocks of disciplines, gaining a unique set of competencies, proficiency in at least two foreign languages, and significant professional and career opportunities.

Major Academic Disciplines

• Historical block: general history, history of Russia, history of international relations 1648-1991
• Political science block: introduction to world political processes, world politics, theory and practice of politics, information and analytical work, political analysis
• Regional studies: modern Europe, European regionalism, modern NIS, economic and political processes in the CIS, international relations of Ivanovo region, regional problems of modern international relation
• Special disciplines: international organizations and institutions, theory and history of diplomacy, theory of international relations, foreign policy decision-making in the Russian Federation, Russia in global politics, negotiations and conflict resolution
• Language block: foreign language (English), professional foreign language (English), vocabulary of political discussion, fundamentals of debate, Business English, German and French

Professions for Graduates

• state agencies
• federal, regional and municipal authorities and management
• expert and analytical centers and consulting companies
• academic and research organizations
• Russian and foreign enterprises of various forms of ownership non-
• profit and public organizations
• mass media and communications
• cultural and educational organizations

Graduates scope of employment

• national governments
• universities and schools
• museums
• law enforcement agencies
• commercial organizations