Developing Soft Skills Among Russian Higher Education Students in Context of Globalization

Abstract

The article justifies the importance of developing soft skills among students of higher education institutions. The authors call soft skills the competencies of the future, since in the context of the ongoing globalization they are crucial for graduates in employment and career development. The study assesses the level of proficiency in soft skills of students of Russian universities (using the example of Samara State Technical University). To develop soft skills, the authors suggest a number of measures to change the educational process at the university.