Dmitry Chernyshenko: As of 2025, Russia ranks 8th in the world in terms of the volume of scientific research and development

Published on: 2026-05-29

Source: Government of the Russian Federation –

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Under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, a meeting of the Presidium of the Commission on Scientific and Technological Development of Russia (NT) was held. The results of the implementation of the state program “Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation” (state program NT) for 2025 were presented at it.

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Science and Higher Education, Deputy Chairman of the Presidium of the Commission Valery Falkov, the Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko, the President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Council of the Commission Gennady Krasnikov, Deputy Minister of Culture Andrey Malyshev, Head of the Presidential Department for Scientific and Educational Policy Inna Bilenkina and others.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dmitry Chernyshenko introduced Natalya Gvozdeva, the director of the Center for Scientific and Technological Development under the Government. She was appointed to the position by the order of the Chairman of the Government Mikhail Mishustin.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the state program “Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation” is the main instrument managing the budget financing of all initiatives and projects in the fields of science, technology, and higher education. It specifies indicators of the successful scientific and technological development of the country.

“The State Program of the NTI is one of the largest. According to the Ministry of Economic Development, its effectiveness exceeds the average level. By 2025, the main indicators will be achieved: Russia ranks 8th in the world in terms of the volume of scientific research and developments, the share of young scientists has increased, the number of patent applications, the number of publications in the “White List” journals, and domestic technologies used in the real sector of the economy have grown. It is also important to continue effective joint work on implementing the government program measures in 2026.”After all, the indicators embedded in it outline the path to achieving technological leadership — a national goal set by President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin,” Dmitry Chernyshenko stated.

The government program includes the implementation of 6 national projects on technological leadership. By 2025, the measures will be 100% completed.

“Last year, the state program was brought in line with the Strategy of the Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030 and with a view to 2036,” added the head of the Ministry of Education and Science, Valery Falkov.

The number of publications in the first and second level “White List” journals exceeded 87 thousand. Almost 37 thousand patent applications for inventions, utility models, and industrial designs were filed by Russian applicants. The number of domestic technologies used by organizations in the real sector of the economy is more than 200 thousand.

“We recommend applying an approach focused on results. We must definitely see what stands behind the numbers, what real result will be achieved. We believe that, in addition to numbers, qualitative indicators must also be taken into account. Such an approach has already led to the changes we observe today: new products have appeared and will continue to appear that are modern and advanced in production,” said Gennady Krasnikov.

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