Science and technology development as a strategic national priority of Russia

Abstract

The article analyzes the importance of highlighting scientific and technological development as a strategic priority in the new National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation. In the condition of the transition of the world economy to a new technological basis, which is formed by the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution, the risks of further growth of the lag in scientific and technical development on Western countries increase for Russia. In this regard, the most important tasks in R&D fields are considered, which must be solved in order to turn science and innovation into a driver of economic development and transition to a new competitive growth model. Particular emphasis is placed on the study of problems of goal setting, financial support and improvement of the institutional environment in the scientific and technological sphere, as well as the development of basic science.