MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CHINESE-RUSSIAN COOPERATION: ON THE DYNAMICS OF INTERACTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The paper analyzes the processes of interaction in the field of music education between China and Russia, covering aspects of historical formation, modern partnership and possible vectors of further development. The representation of the milestones of interstate exchange in the field of music education allows us to conclude that the Soviet pedagogical educational model had a significant impact on the formation of the Chinese music education system, which is generally expressed by the concept of “Studying the experience of Russia”. Consideration of the current forms of interaction between the relevant educational institutions of the two countries – training, development of educational courses, scientific cooperation and the use of digital technologies – provides an opportunity to identify common and special features in educational philosophy, approaches to learning and program structure and to reveal their complementary nature. The evaluation of the results of joint initiatives opens up prospects for institutionalization and sustainable growth of the partnership. Identifying factors that hinder the further development of partnerships (language barriers, resource imbalances, lack of funding, and imperfect institutional coordination mechanisms) generates initiatives to overcome them by creating a multi-level interaction platform with an emphasis on institutional integration and technological convergence.