Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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In 2024, domestic spending on research and development increased, as did employment in this sector. These results were demonstrated by an analysis by the HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge based on Rosstat data on financial and human resources in science.
"Achieving technological leadership—a national goal set by our President Vladimir Putin—directly depends on improving a number of indicators. Data for 2024 show positive changes across several of them. For example, domestic spending on research and development in Russia has increased, reaching 1.88 trillion rubles. Business is actively investing in science: almost 608 billion rubles in 2024. This is 10% more in constant prices than the previous year," noted Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.
In Russia, business accounts for about a third of total expenditure on science.
The Deputy Prime Minister also noted the importance of the positive dynamics in the number of scientific personnel.
"The number of people working in science has also grown: there are now more than 675,000. More than half of them are researchers, and a significant portion of them are young scientists. This is a particularly important indicator, as the future of our science depends on them," he said.
The increase in personnel numbers is occurring across all categories: researchers, technicians, support staff and other personnel.
The Deputy Prime Minister added that the national project "Youth and Children" and the Decade of Science and Technology initiatives are helping young people find applications for their research and development skills.
In terms of absolute research expenditure, Russia holds 9th place globally. In 2024, domestic research and development expenditure in Russia increased by 235.1 billion rubles in current prices, or 4.5% in constant prices, compared to the previous year.
Furthermore, in 2024, the range of large and medium-sized organizations conducting research and development expanded, exceeding 4,100.
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