The author discusses modernization in Russia and models various conditions and dynamics of modernization.

The interview covers the current state of government statistics, with discussion of the issue of criticism of official statistics, and points out negative trends: an increase in the distance between statistics (as a form of professional activity for preparing statistical data) and qualified...

How do we change the Academy of Sciences and fit it into the context of the future life of Russia? The author blames the lack of success of attempts to create an efficient new system of academic science on the preservation of all the principles and defects of the Stalinist model. In his opinion,...

The author shows that Russia has made almost no progress with respect to the quality of life in the postreform period.

The interview covers the experience of the Catalysis Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, which is one of the most successful in the sphere of introduction of innovations.

The article analyzes the current condition of Russian statistics. It points out the successes that have been achieved: open access to statistical data and adaptation to market management conditions. It also discusses unresolved issues of statistical methodology, the convenience of dealing with...

The article examines basic problems of the current system of government statistics from the perspective of business as a consumer of statistical data. Alternative possibilities for providing information on consumer markets and sectoral dynamics are discussed. Suggestions are made for improving...

The interview highlights intellectual property laws and their implementation, as well as patent policies.

The authors present the results of their study devoted to the technological literacy of the population of Russia and society's attitudes toward it.

The authors analyze the transformation of capitalism in western countries and also the transitional period in Russia.