Pyatigorsk State University (PSU)
Pyatigorsk State University (PSU)

The date of foundation of Pyatigorsk State University is considered to be June 27, 1939, when the Pedagogical School officially became a higher educational institution. Since then, the university has undergone various changes and transformations - an increase in the number of years of study, several renamings - and officially became known as Pyatigorsk State University in 2016. Since 2005, the head of the university is Professor Gorbunov Alexander Pavlovich. By 2009, 10 faculties were formed at the university. Further, on their basis, institutes and higher schools were created, having one of the faculties in their composition. In addition, PSU is actively developing the system of pre-university, postgraduate and additional education. It has a branch in Novorossiysk. Currently, the university has 34 departments. Now Pyatigorsk State University has more than 5,500 students and 3,000 students from different regions of Russia and foreign countries. All the peoples of the Caucasus are also represented in PSU.

A discussion panel entitled "International Agenda in the Age of Digital Media" was held at the Institute of International Relations at Pyatigorsk State University.

Anton Mikhailovich Shitikov, Advisor to the International News Agency "Rossiya Segodnya," addressed future journalists, media professionals, and public relations specialists.

"A professional in international relations must be able to perceive any content, even shocking, as purely work material, maintaining emotional stability and the ability to identify manipulative techniques. If work constantly evokes strong emotional reactions and unsettles a person, it is recommended to change to a less stressful field," noted A.M. Shitikov.

The main topics of the discussion were:

how the international agenda is changing in the digital environment;

what skills are needed today by students majoring in media;

the high level of responsibility of international journalists.

The discussion provided an opportunity to discuss current challenges in the modern media environment and gain practical guidance from a specialist with professional experience.

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