Introductio n. Modern civilizational changes associated with the internationalization of intercultural relations and the modification of socio-cultural processes have determined the necessity and relevance of studying traditional forms of interethnic communication among the Kabardians, their distinctive cultural identity, value-semantic principles, and socio-cultural practices. The article considers specific issues of intercultural communication related to the historical and cultural aspects of the Russian-Kabardian military-political commonwealth and traditional norms defining the harmonious nature of the national system of interethnic communication. This allows us to identify the characteristics of the formation and functioning of intercultural relations in various spheres of public life, including exchange with other cultures traditional forms of folk pedagogy, the best examples of folk poetry, and stereotypes of communicative communication and behavior.

The Materials and Methods . The primary method for examining interethnic communication issues is interdisciplinary analysis, which, using theoretical methodologies from various disciplines, explores the various components of this sociocultural phenomenon. The study of the research topic necessitated the use of historical, cultural, and philosophical works by authors who have studied the ethnocultural traditions of local North Caucasian communities.

The Research Results . An examination and synthesis of theoretical developments identifying the specifics of the ethnic traditions of intercultural communication among the Kabardians allowed us to identify the nature of national identity stereotypes, which most clearly demonstrate the desire for interethnic communication, the exchange of unique sociocultural practices, and the characteristics of etiquette. Specifically, the following distinctive features of interethnic communication among the

Kabardians have been highlighted, namely, a high degree of respect for the traditions and customs of other peoples; adherence to the traditions of the ethical code, customs, and norms; and the preservation of one's own dignity and respect for the dignity of others. It is also important to highlight the high level of tolerance that has historically developed as a result of long-term coexistence with different cultures.

Discussion and Conclusion . The established traditions and forms of interethnic communication among the Kabardians, and the diversity of semantic components embodied in them, suggest the further expansion of cultural contacts with local ethnic communities. Therefore, in the context of modern civilizational development, the problem of creating, based on traditional forms of interaction, a mechanism for maintaining interfaith and interethnic harmony, allowing for the formation of a unified space of tolerant cultural and civilizational identity, is particularly pressing.

Introduction. The relevance of the research topic is determined by the predominant focus of the scientific community on the Eastern Front during World War I, while significant events in the Caucasus Theater of Operations lack sufficient scholarly attention. In this regard, it is of scientific interest to examine one of the largest battles of the Russian Army in WWI the Battle of Sarikamish, key aspects of which remain under-researched. Among these is the participation and role of the Kuban Plastun Cossack formations.

The Materials and Methods. The article utilizes administrative records of the Caucasian Army Headquarters and materials from regional periodicals. The research is based on the application of problem-chronological and historical-genetic methods, as well as a systems approach.

The Research Results. The authors analyze the plans of the belligerent parties, the military-strategic situation preceding the battle, the course of military operations, and the direct involvement of the Kuban Plastun troops.

Discussion and Conclusion. The Plastun Cossack troops became the primary striking force against the elite Ottoman mountain infantry troops, the elite of the Ottoman Empire’s army. Due to the Plastuns’ unique military skills, victory was achieved, undermining the Ottoman Army’s strength and offensive potential. This allowed the Russian High Command to concentrate its primary resources on the Eastern Front of World War I.

Introduction . In modern society the higher education system, including medical education, is undergoing significant changes that influence cultural development. Significant attention is paid to the training of highly qualified medical personnel, as the health of the Russian population directly depends on their quality, making this research particularly relevant in the current context. Therefore, studying the historical experience of training highly qualified medical personnel in individual regions, such as the multinational Republic of Dagestan, will allow us to develop key approaches to developing medical personnel training using previous experience. The goal of the research is to analyze the formation and development of higher medical education in Dagestan, to highlight the initial events marking the opening of the Dagestan Medical Institute, and to demonstrate the role of Russian specialists in the development of the Dagestan Medical Institute and determining its future prospects.

The Materials and Methods . The principles of scientific objectivism and historicism have been applied; a comparative historical method, allowing us to trace the dynamics of the development of higher medical education and the training of relevant personnel in the Republic, has been employed. The Research Results . The documents from the Central State Archives of the Republic of Dagestan and monographs on the socio-cultural development of Dagestan, which, to varying degrees, examined the development of higher medical education in Dagestan in the 1930s were the primary sources of information.

Discussion and Conclusion . Studying the issues associated with the training of highly qualified medical personnel in the Republic in 1930s, the author concluded that their formation was consistent with the overall development of higher medical education in the Soviet Union.

Introduction . The main goals and results of industrialization carried out in the USSR from 1920s to 1940s were examined in the research. The goal of the research was to analyze the goals and results of the first three five-year plans of industrialization in the USSR and their impact on the socioeconomic life of the Soviet state. The article also substantiates the need to study the historical experience of the USSR breakthrough industrial development for its application in the modern context of the Russian Federation.

The research materials and methods . The empirical base of the research consisted of studies by domestic and foreign historians in the field of public administration and construction, as well as regulatory legal acts of the USSR during the industrialization period. The historical method and general scientific methods (analysis, comparison, generalization, and synthesis) were used.

The research results . As a result of the implementation of the first three five-year plans, the USSR became one of the four most industrially developed countries of its time. The main goal of implementing the five-year plans through the administrative-command method was achieved the Soviet Union became one of the leading powers of its time. A distinctive feature of achieving the goals and results of the first five-year plans of industrialization was reliance on the state domestic resources. The historical experience of accelerated industrialization has been evaluated.

Discussion and Conclusion . The historical experience, both positive and negative, of the USSR development during the first five-year plans of industrialization can serve as a foundation for the development of Russian industry in the current context of geopolitical upheaval.

Introduction. The article reveals the role of N.K. Krupskaya in the development of library services in the Crimean ASSR in the 1930s an aspect of the history of library development that has not previously been studied in the Crimean historiography. The goal of the research is to shed light on the Crimean direction of N. K. Krupskaya’s library activities and to demonstrate the regional aspect of the library policy of the RSFSR.

The Materials and methods. The research is based on the archival documents from the State Archive of the Russian Federation (including Fond A-2306 of the Ministry of Education of the RSFSR) and materials from the Crimean periodicals held in the Newspaper Department of the Russian State Library. The research employs the historical-genetic, chronological, prosopographic, and comparative-historical methods.

The Research results. The research examines the regional dimension of N.K. Krupskaya’s activities as a curator of library development; it demonstrates the lines of state communications between the “province and the centre”, identifies the challenges of library development in Crimea, and shows the influence of N.K. Krupskaya on decision-making in the field of regional library policy, including her opposition to cuts in the number of inspectors at the People’s Commissariat of Education (Narkompros).

Discussion and conclusion. The materials identified deepen the understanding of the mechanisms of formation and implementation of Soviet library policy at the regional level through the activities of N.K. Krupskaya. The practical significance of the work lies in expanding scholarly knowledge about cultural development in the Crimean ASSR.

Introduction. The Golden Horde period in Crimea was characterized by active religious and memorial construction, the center of which was the city of Solkhat. An indispensable attribute of monumental structures (mosques, madrassas, mausoleums) were foundation slabs (kitabe) with information about dating, customers and craftsmen. The scientific problem lies in the extremely poor preservation of the original epigraphic monuments, most of which have been lost. The goal of the research is to collect scattered information about the dedicatory inscriptions of Solkhat, their systematization and content analysis.

The Materials and Methods. Due to the loss of most artifacts, the primary source is the account of the traveler Evliya Çelebi (17th century), along with works by Russian and Crimean researchers of the 19th early 20th centuries. Additionally, surviving epigraphic material and archaeological data have been taken into account. The methodology is based on the historical-philological analysis of the texts, a comparative study of narrative sources and epigraphy.

The Results. The research analyzes the entire corpus of epigraphic material from Solkhat, including 12 dedicatory inscriptions. It has been shown that the records of Evliya Çelebi, despite exaggerations in quantitative estimates, are reliable in terms of dating and names. Analysis of the inscriptions shows that the city continued to exist in the 15th century, and the extinction of life was gradual, and not instantaneous, catastrophic.

Discussion and Conclusion. The practical significance of the research lies in the reconstruction of the construction history and social topography of Solkhat based on epigraphy. The important role of women’s charity has been established, which indicates the high status of women among the Crimean Horde urban elite. The prospects for the research are related to the further identification and attribution of new epigraphic monuments, as well as an in-depth study of the cultural ties of Crimea with neighboring regions during the Golden Horde period.

Introduction . The article examines the development of public institutions in the Northwest Caucasus, the causes and nature of changes in the Adygh society, and the influence of internal and external factors.

The goal of the research is to analyze the interaction between society and government in the historical tradition of the Adygh people against the backdrop of changing ethnic identity, the transformation of socio-economic and socio-political factors, and events associated with the deteriorating geopolitical situation in the region.

The Materials and Methods. The study included analysis of archival materials, identification of key trends and problems, and summary of the results.

The research material base consisted of various documents reflecting the functioning of public administration in Circassia. Key source materials included materials from the collections of the Russian State Military Historical Archive, the State Archives of the Krasnodar Territory, and the archives of the Adygh Institute of Humanitarian Research. A significant portion of the sources included documents previously not included in active scholarly circulation.

A variety of research methods were used in writing the research: problem-chronological, comparative-historical, retrospective, and logical analysis.

The Research Results . The results of the research allow us to expand, systematize, and create a comprehensive scientific study on the traditions and innovations in the Adygh public administration over a given time period. Analysis of archival materials, introduced into scholarly circulation for the first time, supports the prospect of a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the specific features of the studied processes.

Discussion and Conclusion. A systematic analysis of the problem allowed us to identify key areas of the research: the historical traditions of public regulation in Circassia and the determinacy of conceptual changes in the Adygh governance system. The study established an indirect dependence of socio-political evolution on internal and external factors, which led to an increase in the functional significance of Adyghe public institutions.

Introduction. The effectiveness of engineering work directly depends not only on the level of knowledge but also on motivation and the awareness of professional choice. The problem of the research lies in the insufficient study of the psychological mechanisms underlying the development of professional motivation. Understanding the structure and dynamics of the motivational component is a factor in optimizing the educational process and increasing its effectiveness in training specialists at technical universities in Russia. The goal of the research is to develop and theoretically substantiate a holistic structure of the motivational-target block that determines the academic and professional activities of future engineers.

The Materials and Methods . The conceptual and terminological space of the motivational-target block has been examined in historical and modern contexts. Theoretical methods used include analysis of scientific and methodological literature, systematization, generalization, and graphical representation. 

The Research Results . The role of motive in the structure of the academic and professional activities of future engineers has been determined; a holistic structure of the motivational-target block for the academic and professional activities of future engineers has been developed.

Discussion and Conclusion. The proposed structure of the motivational and target-based component of the educational and professional activities of future engineers represents a comprehensive system based on the integration of needs, motives, motivation, normative methods of activity, conditions of activity, personal qualities of the subject, and results. Understanding the structure of the motivational component of the educational and professional activities of future engineers allows us to optimize the learning process and professional practice, increasing their effectiveness in training specialists at technical universities in Russia.

Introduction. Within the limits of the academic time, the preservation of professional foreign language vocabulary and its use in professionally oriented communication remains an urgent task of language training for students of non-linguistic universities. However, some of the learned vocabulary eventually becomes a passive vocabulary. In this regard, the goal of the research was to develop and experimentally test a micro-learning model with interval repetitions aimed at increasing the stability of mastering professional foreign language vocabulary and preserving students’ ability to use it in professionally oriented communication.

The Materials and methods. The study involved 44 Logistics students, divided into control and experimental groups. In the experimental group, micro-training with interval repetitions in LMS Moodle was used for eight weeks. To evaluate the results, a lexico-grammatical test was used with tasks for recognition, reproduction and contextual use of vocabulary. Statistical processing included Student’s t-test, RM-ANOVA.

The results of the research. At the stages of delayed testing, the students of the experimental group retained their professional vocabulary noticeably better than the participants of the control group. Even a month after completing the course, the differences between the groups remained pronounced. In the responses of the students of the experimental group, specialized terms were used more precisely and consistently, they were less often replaced by simplified terms and phraseological phrases when performing tasks with a professional context.

Discussion and conclusion. The results obtained generally confirm the hypothesis about the positive effect of micro-learning with interval repetitions on the stability of the assimilation of professional foreign language vocabulary.

Introduction. In modern society, there is a growing need to turn to the historical and pedagogical experience of developing a harmonious, comprehensively developed individual as the goal of education. The ancient and humanistic pedagogical tradition, which viewed education as the “second birth” of a man and the formation of his perfect nature, provides theoretical resources for overcoming the fragmentation of modern educational discourse. The research problem is to identify and analyze the continuity of ideas about harmonious personal development in the history of philosophical and pedagogical thought, beginning with antiquity and ending with the European humanism of the Renaissance and modern times. The goal of the research is to demonstrate the development of the idea of harmonious personal development in different historical periods and to trace the changes and preservation of the basic principles and approaches to personality development.

The Materials and Methods. The works of ancient philosophers and European utopian humanists served as the basis for the research. Historical-chronological, comparative, biographical, intertextual, and cultural methods were used to study the topic.

The research results. Continuity of the concept of harmonious personal development in ancient Greek philosophical and European utopian humanistic pedagogical thought was revealed. 

Key findings: The idea of harmonious development originated in ancient times and was further developed during the Renaissance and Modern Periods. This ideal was realized in different ways throughout history, but the primary goal remained the development of individuals possessing the physical, mental, and moral qualities necessary for a fulfilling life in society.

Introduction . Nowadays, traditional foreign language teaching methods at technical universities often fail to ensure the required level of student engagement, do not develop skills for solving applied industrial problems, and do not provide the necessary level of immersion in the profession.

The goal of the research is to substantiate theoretically and test experimentally the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in teaching professional English to construction students in the context of the digital transformation of education.

The materials and methods. The following methods have been used in the research: analysis of theoretical and methodological literature, systematization, and modeling; and empirical methods: pedagogical experiment, testing, observation, and analysis of results.

The results . During the PBL pilot, original futurological project themes were used in teaching English to construction students. A ready-made methodological case and descriptors for defending engineering solutions in English were developed.

Data analysis revealed an 85% increase in professional thesaurus knowledge and a 140% increase in public speaking skills. Grammatical progress (+40%) was lower than lexical progress, confirming the communicative focus of the method. Key barriers were identified and classified: technical and psychological. It was proven that the project-based method bridges the gap between language theory and engineering practice, increasing students’ overall motivation by 2.3 times.

Discussion and Conclusion . The results of the pilot study indicate that the project-based method bridges the gap between language theory and engineering practice, develops critical thinking and students’ ability to justify their choice of materials in English.

Introduction . Amid the transformation of the Russian education system, driven by the introduction of e-learning, increased competition between public and private educational institutions, and the concept of lifelong learning, the importance of a university reputational capital is growing. Current challenges, including declining student enrollment and the commercialization of educational services, highlight the need for effective reputation management to strengthen the position of a university in the continuing professional education (CPE) market and ensure competitiveness.

The materials and methods . Quantitative and qualitative methods to study the performance of Ural State Mining University in managing and promoting CPE were used, including the results of an anonymous survey of program participants at the final stages of their studies, employing empirical and theoretical methods.

The results . Based on theoretical research, practical experience, and the results of instrumental studies, the authors substantiate the relationship between the sociology of positioning university educational services and the long-term development strategy of an educational organization, emphasizing the importance of a systemic, analytical, and institutional approach.

Discussion and conclusion . Reputational capital, as a key competitive factor influencing the choice of educational institution, along with the quality of educational services, requires significant systematic and analytical work. An institutional approach to managing continuing professional education (CPE) is designed to structure and facilitate the development of sustainable reputational capital. Several components are considered, including systemic analysis, timely feedback, and integration into strategic planning. Integrating the concept of reputational capital into the university’s mission and CPE promotion strategies facilitates sustainable development and meets the needs of students and employers.

Introduction . The decline in the number of rural residents raises the issue of providing agricultural enterprises with personnel. Given the shortage of labor resources in the agricultural sector, not only rural settlements but also small towns are considered as a source of labor for the agricultural sector. Therefore, the goal of the research is to study the possibilities for the development of the Belarusian provinces in the context of the integration of small towns and rural settlements.

The materials and methods. Graduates of agricultural universities are the most important labor resource for agricultural enterprises. In this regard, from October 2025 to February 2026, we conducted a study on the topic “Prospects for the Development of the Modern Belarusian Provinces through the Prism of Life Strategies and Professional Attitudes of Graduating Students of Agricultural Universities”. The research method was a questionnaire survey. The sample consisted of 254 people.

The research results . The survey results showed that more than half of the students, working in agricultural enterprises, would prefer to live in small towns. This is due in most cases to a more developed urban infrastructure. Students are attracted to rural areas by the proximity to nature, the opportunity to own their own home, and the peace and quiet. Most respondents positively assess the prospects for implementing artificial intelligence in agriculture and believe that such technologies can make farmers’ work easier.

Discussion and conclusion . To develop the provinces, it is proposed to integrate the labor force of small towns and rural settlements, which is essential for the efficient operation of agricultural enterprises. Modernized farms are seen as the basis for expanding the labor market in small towns and improving rural social infrastructure.