Fighting Tuition Hikes at Russian Universities

By Joanna Hughes. The cost of higher education in Russia may skyrocket by as much as double in the year ahead, according to a report from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. And while this can hardly be construed as good news, a proposal from the Russian Student Union offers some hope of countering the effects of a rise in tuition. Let’s take a closer look at the government’s prediction, along with potentially mitigating strategies. More...