Science, Geological Survey, Industry

Abstract

The article considers the problems related to the current scientific activity in the Russian Academy of Sciences, different options of RAS reorganization which unfortunately gave negative impact as evident from the first results of the reform following the Federal Law # 253-FZ On Russian Academy of Sciences. and ideas of reformers to create different scientific centers. The success of scientists in the difficult 1990-ies is shown on the example of Irkutsk Science Center, SB RAS. The proposals to improve the scientific studies are submitted. One of the most important among them is to strengthen the ties between the Presidiums of Regional Branches of RAS with Regional Scientific Centers, to create the commission under the Presidium of RAS to advertize the achievements of RAS scientists, close cooperation of RAS governing body with Federal Agency of Scientific Organizations, as well as expediency to create the Ministry of Science which jointly with the Presidium of RAS can offer the directions of fundamental and applied studies of the scientific organizations.