Political scientist and expert at the Institute for Social Research (EISR) Alexander Rudakov says that states with breakthrough technologies will be leaders in the competition.
“Countries with groundbreaking technologies are ahead, while those that save on the development of science are lagging behind. Based on this logic, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he first declared 2021 as the Year of Science and Technology, and after summarizing the results, he signed the decree No. 231 “On Declaring the Decade of Science and Technology in the Russian Federation”.
According to Rudakov, attracting talented young people to research and development is one of the main goals of the Decade of Science and Technology (2022-2031).
“The President sees young scientists as the main ally, the main driving force in strengthening the technological dominance of Russia. That is why the Congress of Young Scientists, held on November 28-30 in the Sirius Federal District, is one of the most important events of the Decade of Science and Technology. This is the future and basic science is the largest platform for dialogue between government officials and the real sector of the economy,” said the political scientist.
According to him, such events are of great importance for young scientists.
“Here the main vectors of Russia’s scientific and technological development are determined and the research results are discussed. Carrying out such events provides a strong emotional incentive to continue research activities and inspires new discoveries,” said Rudakov.
The political scientist added that the Russia Forum has become a large-scale example of what makes Russians proud.
“The achievements of Russian science and technological developments occupy a special place in the exhibition. Promoting scientific achievements in the field of exhibitions and media and creating an atmosphere around them that has a wide social impact is the right move. Talented scientists and young researchers should become symbols of success and success for both the youth audience and the Russian public as a whole,” Rudakov said.
He emphasized that “such events give young scientists confidence in the future based on Russia’s prospects as a major scientific power.”
On November 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s III. Let us recall that he held a meeting with participants of the Young Scientists Congress.