Russian Academy of Sciences

The subject of the Academy's activity is to ensure the continuity and coordination of fundamental scientific research and applied scientific research conducted in the most important areas of natural, technical, medical, agricultural, social, and human sciences; expert scientific support of the activities of public authorities; and scientific and methodological guidance of scientific and scientific-technical activities of scientific organisations and educational organisations of higher education.The goal of Russian Academy of Sciences is development of fundamental scientific research and applied scientific research aimed at obtaining new knowledge about the laws of nature, society, and human beings and contributing to the technological, economic, social, and spiritual development of Russia.The main activities of Russian Academy of Sciences are:– Development of proposals on the formation and implementation of state scientific and technical policy; – Conducting fundamental scientific research and applied scientific research;– Expert evaluation of scientific and technical programmes and projects; – Study and analysis of the achievements of world and Russian science, elaboration of recommendations on their use in the interests of the Russian Federation;– Strengthening scientific ties and interaction with other subjects of scientific and/or scientific-technical activities; – Increasing the degree of integration of science and education;– Popularization and promotion of science, scientific knowledge, and achievements of science and technology.