The current situation and challenges of border ethnic education development in the process of Russian education modernization

the article examines the current situation and the main challenges faced by ethnic education in border regions in the context of ongoing reforms in the Russian education system. Based on the analysis of the regulatory framework, assessment of regional conditions and the activities of educational institutions focused on ethnocultural components, the main difficulties associated with the uneven distribution of resources, the implementation of language policy and the maintenance of ethnic identity are identified. It is emphasized that despite the official support for ethnic education at the state level, in real practice there remains an inconsistency in management approaches, insufficient adaptation to local specifics and the presence of educational imbalances. Particular emphasis is placed on the impact of digitalization and standardization of curricula, which, in some cases, negatively affect the preservation of the native language and cultural identity. Based on the results of the analysis, ways to improve the situation are proposed: development of bilingual education models, improvement of the professional level of teachers, implementation of localized educational solutions and expansion of cultural integration mechanisms aimed at forming a sustainable and inclusive ethnic educational policy in the conditions of modern Russia.

education reform in Russia, ethnic communities of the border area, national education system, language policy, educational inequality, identity in the ethnocultural environment