Cooperation between Technical Universities and Industry and Effects on Manufacturing in Russia: The Case of the Aerospace Industry

This paper deals with historical and contemporary aspects of engineering education in Russia. The authors assess cooperation among Russian universities and industrial enterprises, using the aerospace industry as an example. They present the results of close cooperation between leading Russian aerospace companies during the national economic crisis of the past few years. Examples of positive results from international cooperation within the framework of the Russian–British International Aerospace School are analysed from the point of view of current and future international aerospace projects.