Intellectual Migration of Youth: Challenges and Opportunities

One of the features of the knowledge economy and post-industrial society is a growing demand for higher education. In this regard, the are two mainstream proccesses we observe in Russia - migration and reduction of the average quality of education. This article deals with the intellectual migration processes in Russian Federation and describes the link between the quality of life and education. The issues of the effective functioning of the regional educational system are highlighted in the article. Special attention is paid to the assessment of the quality of the educational system as a whole and its constituent entities. It describes the educational system as a management object, with its inherent characteristics, internal processes and relevant issues. Special attention is paid to the design of management structures in modern educational systems which affects the competence of graduates and the quality of their employment. The article refers to the existing arrangements for the promotion of youth employment in Russia. (C) Published by Elsevier B.V.