Far East Federal University must supply innovative development of region

The article is considering the tasks and prospects of developing Far Eastern Federal University. According to the authors opinion, if new Federal universities are founded by mechanic union of universities with different levels of development, quality of educational services and scientific-research processes, it causes serious problems that decrease effectiveness of forming educational environment. Analyzing two suggested concepts of establishing Federal university in the Russian Far East, Gennady Lazarev considers it reasonable to develop Federal university using the model of Far Eastern State Technical University. Author points out that concept of Federal University can be accepted, taking into consideration revealed problems of developing Russian and international higher education, and in connection with needs of social-economic development in the region and successive integration of universities, while suitable conditions are provided.