Bachelor’s degree program

Politics and Economics of North-East Asian Countries

School of World Economy and International Relations
Outcome (diploma/credits)

Bachalor of Oriental and African Studies

Language of study

Russian

Application deadline

20 August 2026

Duration, Format, Tuition Fees
4 yearsFull-time192 500 ₽

Overview

Baikal State University (BSU) is the only higher education institution in Eastern Siberia offering a degree in "Asian and African Studies" with a specialization in "Politics and Economics of North-East Asian Countries." This program trains Orientalists specializing in the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and linguistic characteristics of Asian and African nations.

This enables students to expand their skills during their studies and enhance their professional value as specialists.

Description of the Educational Program

Training includes the study of major and regional languages, courses on culture, religion, economics, history, and political systems of Asian and African countries. The program emphasizes contemporary international processes, economic trends, and cultural exchanges.

The program is developed based on analysis of best global practices in training highly qualified specialists in the field of Asian and African Studies.

The main disciplines in the professional cycle for students include:

Key courses

  • History of Asia and Africa
  • Theory and Methodology of Orientalism
  • Ethnography and Demography of Asian and African Countries
  • Modernization Processes in Asian and African Countries
  • History of Eastern Culture
  • Politics and Economics of China
  • Foreign Policy of North-East Asian Countries
  • Characteristics of Eastern Civilization
Program Academic Supervisor

Aleksandr V. Shalak

Doctor of History, Professor

Department of International Relations and Customs Head

+7 (3952) 500-008 ext. 188

+7 (950) 132-66-44

ShalakAV@bgu.ru

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