RUDN Journal of World HistoryRUDN Journal of World History2312-81272312-833XPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)1223Review ArticleTHE DEPARTMENT OF WORLD HISTORY: HISTORY AND PROSPECTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE XXI CENTURYVoroninS ADepartment of World Historysvoronin.rudn@mail.ruKudelinA ADepartment of World Historyandkudelin@mail.ruPeoples' Friendship University of Russia150220152798603092016Copyright © 2015,2015