The graduate of the university - elite labour market of the real sector of the economy?

The article analyzes the situation with the reform of higher professional education in modern Russia. The paper proposed the concept of «elite». Contents of Russian material factors and the place of Russia in the modern world based on ratings. Opened the reasons that impede the country's modernisation. The characteristic of the role of the Russian elite in the renewal of Russia's image. Presents concrete proposals to improve the social climate in the society and higher professional education.