V. V. Karpov, V. A. Barinov
karpov-v51@yandex.ru
Omsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Omsk, Russian Federation
The Academy of Sciences as one of the most important state
institutions contributing to the scientific and technical development
of the Russian state (dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Russian
Academy of Sciences)
Abstract: The purpose of the article is to show the role and place of the Academy of Sciences in the strengthening
of the Russian state in the context of the 300th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The objectives and plan
of main activities for the preparation and celebration of the anniversary are considered. The views of Russian scientists
on the national characteristics of science are analyzed. The projects of M. V. Lomonosov and D. I. Mendeleev to improve
the activities of the Academy of Sciences are presented. It is noted that the celebration of its anniversaries is an important
milestone in the life of the state and society. The main scientific directions of activity of the Academy of Sciences in
the Russian Empire are considered. State traditions of celebrating the 50th anniversary, 100th anniversary, and 150th anniversary of the Academy of Sciences are covered in detail. It is concluded that the Russian Academy of Sciences, moving
towards its 300th anniversary, continues the tradition of serving Science and the Fatherland and is actively involved in
ensuring sustainable economic, social, and spiritual development and national security of Russia.
Keywords: Academy of Sciences, Russian state, national identity, anniversary, science, technology, Russian Science Day.
Paper submitted: November 1, 2023.
For citation: Karpov V. V., Barinov V. A. (2023) The Academy of Sciences as one of the most important state
institutions contributing to the scientific and technical development of the Russian state (dedicated to the 300th
anniversary of the Russian Academy of Sciences). Russian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, vol. 17, no. 4,
pp. 222–232. DOI: 10.57015/issn1998-5320.2023.17.4.22.
Financing: The paper was carried out according to the state assignment of the Omsk Scientific Center of the Siberian
Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (project state registration number 121022000112-2).
