THE ROLE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN ENSURING RUSSIA’S NATIONAL INTERESTS

Aim. To identify the main vectors of political science education development that contribute to ensuring the national interests of Russia in the context of new challenges and threats. Methodology. The research is based on the analysis of the federal state educational standards of higher education (then use as the FSES of HE) in the field of study 41.03.04 and 41.04.04 "Political Science", as well as the content of educational programmes in the field of political sciences, considering their specialization. Results. The conducted research made it possible to determine the importance of political science education of promoting certain national interests of Russia at the organizational, instrumental and conceptual levels of its implementation. Research implications. The results of the conducted research can be used in the development of new educational programmes in the field of political sciences in the context of the transition to a new nationally oriented higher education system.