Problems of training civil servants in the post-Soviet higher educational institutions

The study of problematic aspects in training civil servants in the post-Soviet countries is extremely relevant. This relates to the active policy of retraining workers per European approaches. Thus, the study of the problems that currently impede the effective training of civil servants allows finding solutions and improving them. Based on this, the purpose of this study was to analyse the main approaches and tools used by the post-Soviet higher educational institutions to train civil servants. Accordingly, to achieve it, the study used various scientific and methodological means, including functional and systematic approaches, as well as the method of analysis and synthesis, comparison, deduction, and generalisation. As a result, both the theoretical and practical part of the question was covered. The first half of the study defined the essential content of the main concepts and terms related to the subject under study, as well as covered their features. In addition, the methods and approaches that are fundamental in the training of civil servants in the post-Soviet countries were considered in depth and their main shortcomings were shown. The study revealed that the main challenges in training civil servants in post-Soviet higher educational institutions include outdated curricula, insufficient practical training, and a lack of focus on developing critical thinking and leadership skills. Furthermore, the research identified a need for greater emphasis on ethics, transparency, and accountability in public service education. Lastly, the findings suggest that incorporating more case studies, simulations, and internships could significantly enhance the effectiveness of civil servant training programs in these countries. The practical value of the study lies in the fact that it can be used both as a methodological material for higher educational institutions, and for the personal development of individual educational workers