What Does Russian Science and Technology Policy Lack?

In recent years, hundreds of research reports and publications have said much that is fair about what contemporary Russian science and technology policy (STP) lacks in order to become mature and effective. It is noted that the scientific and technical progress is short of thoroughness and solidity, consistency and coherence, a strict focus on national interests, resource security and much more. The progress in Russian science and technology, even after 2022, still remains focused on achieving discrete reporting indicators and meeting formal standards, rather than solving the country’s vital problems and achieving concrete results in scientific and technological development. For years, some brave citizens and responsible researchers, including prominent Russian scientists and science facilitators, have been arguing for the need to focus the scientific and technical progress on solving the country’s real problems and setting practically significant goals, rather than on slogans and insignificant indicators.