Panel I - Innovative Process and its modalities
Paper N1.5 - Peculiarities of innovation process in Russia and
Siberia
F. Kuznetsov, Russian Academy of Science, Russia
Abstract:
1. Russia is at the moment in process of transition from socialist
to market type of economy. Approach to innovation in such a period
is a subject of hot discussion. Opinions differ from "raw material"
supply model to model of most sophisticated "information-technology-
based high tech".
2. In development and implication of innovation special role is
being played by Institutes of Russian Academy of Science (RAS).
RAS for a long period was main scientific network of the country.
It includes now about 700 institutes located in different parts
of Russia and working in all direction of modern science. Role of
RAS lately become more important due to the fact that many research
and design organizations previously associated with industrial ministries
and enterprises were destroyed during "perestroika-reconstruction"
period of 90s.
3. A good example of involvement of RAS in innovation process is
"strategy of development of Siberia" document prepared
by Siberian Branch (SB) of RAS. Contrary to develop Siberia as "raw
material province" the strategy is oriented on innovation route.
Recently Russian Government with strong support of President V.
Putin has accepted the proposal of SB RAS.
4. The strategy calls for complex development of hydrocarbon resources
of Siberia with production of value added products, development
of educational system, high tech industry, communications, culture,
and medical service.
5. Significant contribution to implementation of strategy is expected
from chemical science and chemical industry. Examples will be given
related to development and production of new materials, energy saving
technologies, recycling of used items and industrial wastes.
