Russia to spend $14bn on science developmentMay 16, 2013 - 16:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is to spend some 440 billion rubles (around $14 billion) on federal programs to develop Russia’s scientific and technological complex in 2014-2020, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told a government meeting Thursday, May 16, according to RIA Novosti. Most of that funding - 335 billion rubles - will be provided from the federal budget, he added. The cash should help Russia create a competitive base for pursuit of applied research projects and development of priority scientific fields, he said. The program should also stimulate an inflow of young specialists into various research areas, Medvedev said. Medvedev has championed a move toward reorientation of the Russian economy toward high-tech products ever since he was President (2008-2012). He has been a major proponent of the Skolkovo project, a high-tech hub including research institutes and a supporting foundation in the Moscow Region. Russia has also set up a scientific project support fund known as the Future Research Fund, touted as an analog to the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), to assist promising scientific projects with military potential. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |