ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME is the EU Programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport for the period 2014-2020. Education, training, youth and sport can make a major contribution to help tackle socio-economic changes, the key challenges that Europe will be facing until the end of the decade and to support the implementation of the European policy agenda for growth, jobs, equity and social inclusion.
Erasmus+ Programme implements the following Actions:
The National Erasmus+ Office (NEO) assists the Commission, the EACEA Agency and the Russian Federation authorities concerned in the implementation of the Erasmus+ Programme. The NEO follows closely the policy developments in the Russian Federation, particularly in the field of higher education, but also at other levels of education, if required.
Besides the EU Delegation, the NEO is a focal point in the country for all actors, potential applicants, beneficiaries and other stakeholders as regards EU cooperation activities in (higher) education under the Erasmus+ programme.
The mandate of the National Erasmus+ Offices under the Erasmus+ programme covers all supporting, promotion, monitoring and dissemination activities related to the Erasmus+ activities in higher education open to cooperation with Partner Countries.
Objectives and mission of the HEREs
The purpose of the National Teams of Higher Education Reform Experts is to provide a pool of expertise in order to promote reforms and enhance progress in Higher Education in the Russian Federation concerned and therefore participate in the development of policies and reforms in Higher Education in the Russian Federation.