Role of historical knowledge and its actualization in the scientific and educational activity of a region

The paper is devoted to analysis of historical knowledge and its role in the modern society and education system. Importance of the factor of intersubject integration of "History" and its purpose is considered. Implementation of modern goals of historical education is stated and exemplified by the Mordovia State University Program "Fundamental and applied research in the field of Finno-Ugric studies (2010-2019)".