UNESCO Chair "Cultural-Historical Psychology of Childhood": Master's Open Day – April 17

On April 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM, we invite you to an online presentation of the Master's program "Cultural-Historical Psychology and Activity-Based Approach in Education." Field of study: 44.04.02 Psychological-Pedagogical Education. The program is presented by the UNESCO Chair "Cultural-Historical Psychology of Childhood."

The program is aimed at training unique, highly qualified specialists capable of providing quality psychological and psychological-pedagogical support to organizations operating in education and the social sphere. This involves students mastering competencies in scientific analysis and activity-based design of various areas of social practice, conducting psychodiagnostic and psychocorrectional work, psychological-pedagogical expertise, counseling, and more.

The main distinguishing feature of the program is its in-depth methodological and instructional training of students in the field of cultural-historical psychology and activity theory as a basis for building effective developmental and educational practices. Graduates of the department are able to analyze contemporary research that develops the cultural-historical tradition in pedagogy and psychology, possess methods of specific psychological-pedagogical research, and are well-versed in current scientific-practical problems of educational and social practice.

The program has been awarded a 5-star rating and the "EXCELLENT QUALITY" distinction, as well as international accreditation certificates from two countries for six years.

The program features leading specialists in the field of cultural-historical psychology from Russia, Brazil, South Africa, India, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and other countries.

The Master's program will be presented by:

• Vitaly Rubtsov, Professor, Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Head of the UNESCO Chair "Cultural-Historical Psychology of Childhood," President of MSUPE
• Nikolay Nechaev, Professor, Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor at the UNESCO Chair "Cultural-Historical Psychology of Childhood"
• Andrey Maidansky, Professor, Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, Professor at the UNESCO Chair "Cultural-Historical Psychology of Childhood"
• Dmitry Lubovsky, Associate Professor, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Professor at the UNESCO Chair "Cultural-Historical Psychology of Childhood"
• Andrey Konokotin, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Deputy Head, Associate Professor at the UNESCO Chair "Cultural-Historical Psychology of Childhood"
• Sergey Budykin, Head of Admissions Department, Executive Secretary of the MSUPE Admissions Committee

Leading professors of the department will talk about the content of the Master's program, internship sites, the faculty implementing the program, as well as employment prospects and further professional development. You will be able to ask questions about the content of the training and the continuation of your scientific research. You will be informed about the admission conditions and procedures for the Master's program.

The presentation will be held online. To receive an invitation link to the event, please register.