Baldzhia B. Diakieva

the monograph examines in detail the stages and reasons for the reduction of rural small-sized schools in Russia, analyzes the activities of small-scale schools using the example of the Republic of Kalmykia, discusses the close relationship of rural schools and rural areas, considers the conditions for their successful functioning in rural areas, reveals the objective and subjective factors of further development of rural small schools.

the article deals with career guidance activity of FSBEI of HE “Kalmyk State University named after B.B. Gorodovikov” on the example of the speciality “Journalism” in the system of additional higher education. The influence on the formation of early professional orientation of high school students is studied on the specific form of work of the School of Young Journalists (SYJ). SYJ is considered one of the most effective means of developing students' media educational practice. The forms and methods of work with students are presented, as well as the significant role of classes in SYJ in the s...