Сетевое взаимодействие вузов в Уральском федеральном округе

The article considers the problem of network interaction of Universities as elements of the transformation of linear into a nonlinear model of higher education. Network interaction is characterized, its theoretical and methodological foundations and functions are provided. The peculiarity of network interaction between universities is shown. The interpretation of network interaction in terms of resource and possible models of its maintenance is considered. Clarification of network interaction of universities in the Ural Federal district is provided by analysing the interaction between the Ural Federal University and Surgut State Pedagogic University referring to the training of sociologists and specialists who deal with cooperation with young people, as well as carrying out research in the social sphere.