The National Centre RUSSIA hosted panel discussions dedicated to Russian Science Day

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On February 7, on the eve of Russian Science Day, the National Centre RUSSIA hosted panel discussions focused on the interaction between scientists and businesses, scientific personnel policy, and other topics. The events were organized by ANO "National Priorities" with the support of the National Centre RUSSIA.

"Science plays a key role in shaping the country's technological sovereignty. This is one of the state's priority tasks assigned to the scientific community within the Decade of Science and Technology announced by the President. We want to highlight the applied nature of science and its close connection with the real sector of the economy, as well as present large business companies as qualified customers for scientific developments. In order to propose innovative ideas, science needs young researchers. I hope that the speeches by experts from the scientific community and business representatives will inspire young researchers to choose science and build a career in research," noted Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Denis Sekirinsky.

Participants of the discussion "Science and Business: Point of Contact," including representatives from the Skolkovo Foundation, Gazprom Neft, the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Sechenov University, discussed the interaction between science and business, the commercialization of projects, and the level of scientific expertise in the country. The discussion also covered which technologies are in demand at modern enterprises, how to establish a dialogue with scientists, and the stages new technologies go through from scientific idea to implementation. 

As part of the discussion "Scientific Personnel Policy: Challenges and Solutions," participants examined the impact of science on societal development, the directions of scientific progress, prospects for innovation, and ways to improve quality of life. Experts paid significant attention to the training of qualified specialists and the promotion of the image of the modern Russian scientist.

"Many fields of science are actively developing in Russia, from medicine to physics, from ecology to information technology. Support for scientific initiatives and the development of research centres enable our scientists to compete on a global level. Russian Science Day is another opportunity to express gratitude to those who work daily to address humanity’s global challenges. During the Decade of Science and Technology, it is important to highlight the research and achievements of Russian scientists, as this helps shape the image of modern science," said Sofia Malyavina, Director General of ANO "National Priorities." 

The program of themed events at National Centre RUSSIA also included an interview with Sber’s Science Award laureate Alexander Kvashnin for the podcast "Scientifically, Popularly!" and the announcement of the results of the photo contest "Scientists and Engineers – Creators of a New World Order," organized by the Decade of Science and Technology portal nauka.rf.

Science Day is celebrated in Russia on February 8. The holiday highlights the importance of scientific achievements and their role in societal development. It symbolizes the recognition of the contributions of scientists, researchers, and all those involved in science and education. On this day, lectures, expositions, film screenings, workshops, quests, quizzes, and other educational events for children and adults take place across the country.

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin declared the period from 2022 to 2031 the Decade of Science and Technology. The goals of this themed decade include attracting talented young people to the field of research and development, encouraging scientists and developers to contribute to solving key societal and national challenges, and increasing public access to information about scientific achievements and future prospects. The operator of the Decade of Science and Technology is ANO "National Priorities."