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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko welcomed participants of the general meeting of members of the Russian Academy of Sciences during the scientific session "The Russian Academy of Sciences in Addressing the Problems of Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation."
The event was also attended by RAS President Gennady Krasnikov, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Zhukov, Aide to the President of Russia Andrei Fursenko, Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov, Head of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency Veronika Skvortsova, Rector of Moscow State University Viktor Sadovnichy, and others. Approximately 1,200 people attended the general meeting.
Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that President Vladimir Putin has set a national goal: technological leadership for Russia.
"As the President stated yesterday at the National Projects Council, all levels of government, business, and academia are involved in achieving national development goals. The budget law for next year sets the state program for scientific and technological development at over 1.6 trillion rubles. Spending on applied science has increased by 25.9 billion rubles, while spending on fundamental science has increased by 37.5 billion rubles—a 12% increase compared to last year. The government will continue to support fundamental science as the foundation for achieving technological leadership," he said.
The Deputy Prime Minister personally thanked Gennady Krasnikov and the Academy's staff for improving the effectiveness of the fundamental research program. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Academy, as the intellectual center of Russian science, sets the basic guidelines for government procurement of fundamental research.
"The Russian Academy of Sciences' expert role is strengthening. This year alone, the RAS has prepared over 80,000 expert opinions. Its scope of activity has also expanded to include grant instruments thanks to cooperation with the Russian Science Foundation and the Russian Direct Investment Fund," added the Deputy Prime Minister.
He also emphasized the importance of the RAS now playing a more active role in personnel decisions and ensuring approval of candidates for the leadership of scientific organizations. Dmitry Chernyshenko noted the President's remarks at a meeting with participants of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists about the importance of enhancing the role of the scientific community in addressing Russia's strategic development objectives.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed special gratitude to the Scientific and Technical Council (STC) of the Scientific and Technical Revolution Commission, headed by Gennady Krasnikov.
"It's important that the STC sections work closely with the relevant sections of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Thanks to this, not a single key government decision in science is made without the Academy's participation. This year alone, the STC reviewed over 300 documents. These included the project specifications for new national projects in space and bioeconomy, as well as materials related to the monitoring of already launched national technological leadership projects," he said.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that this year marks a crucial date in the country's history—the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. Scientists under the auspices of the Academy have always stood shoulder to shoulder during the country's most crucial periods. More than 1,500 Soviet scientists received government awards for their contribution to Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
"Our science continues to be a reliable support for the army today, during the special military operation," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.
In conclusion, he wished all participants of the meeting, including the members of the Russian Academy of Sciences elected this year, active, fruitful work and success.
"Last year, we established an effective mechanism for the Russian Academy of Sciences to work with the Government Commission for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Nikolaevich Chernyshenko. This is the commission's scientific and technical council. We are currently working extensively to align the scientific and technological policies of the Russian Federation," said Gennady Krasnikov.
Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov expressed gratitude to the Russian Academy of Sciences and all academicians for their joint efforts to popularize scientific knowledge among the younger generation.
"For our part, we are responsible for the foundation upon which scientific research is subsequently built and which produces scientists. Unified educational programs have been created, and they are taught in all schools across the country. We are working with the Academy of Sciences on state textbooks. We expect that by 2027, textbooks on mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and biology will be ready. It is crucial that the textbooks incorporate interdisciplinary connections; this is a relevant area today," noted Sergey Kravtsov.
As Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov noted, the state's focus on achieving practical results from research activities contributes to the development of the institution of qualified customers, as envisaged by the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of Russia.
"It has been proposed to formalize the implementation of this instrument in the new version of the fundamental scientific research program. This will allow leading companies in the real economy to participate in the development of state assignments for fundamental and applied research for research institutes and universities. The government is currently preparing a corresponding draft order for publication. It was prepared jointly with the Russian Academy of Sciences and aims to comprehensively update the program," said Valery Falkov.
The minister added that this year, the RAS's powers have been significantly expanded. In accordance with the law on technology policy, the academy is also reviewing the list of cross-cutting technologies and preparing proposals for the development of medium- and long-term technology development plans.
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