“As a fan of Russia - I have been to this country many times, and this is my third book, which has been awarded a translation into Russian - it gives me great pleasure to present the Russian edition of the book “Third Generation University”. Russian universities have played a vital role in global scientific and technological development, and they will continue the tradition of these achievements in the future. However, just like universities in other countries, Russian universities need to constantly develop themselves, especially in the current era of globalization and rapid growth of knowledge. Universities are no longer isolated ivory towers; they have become engines of economic and educational development, and are also helping humanity achieve a deeper understanding of nature in all its aspects...”