THE IMPACT OF THE ECONOMY ON TRAINING OF SPECIALISTS (IN THE CONTEXT OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY OF RUSSIA AND LATVIA)

The relevance of the study is determined by current trends in the Russian education, thus, in conditions of integration of the economies, despite economic sanctions, a significant favor have the program of the second degree. In the framework of the cooperation agreement between the Russian State Social University and the University of Latvia ISMA were held the negotiations and agreements were reached on the opening of the double degree program for students of the Russian State Social University attend classes in tourism, hospitality, economy (bachelor degree and master's degree level). In the context of development inter-University (RSSU - ISMA University) partnerships in the field of training of specialists in tourism and hospitality special favor is the comparative analysis of the development of the tourism industry. The research of modern world trends in tourism and hospitality, characteristics of the economies of the countries explored, the specifics of Russian and Latvian tourism, the definition of general trends and distinctive aspects of the industry evolvement occurs prospectively. On the basis of the study were given recommendations to adjust the educational programs with the goal of training practice-oriented specialists is a high demand on the Russian employment market but in the global employment market.