Methodological Approaches to the Assessment of Scientific Activity of Russian Regions

Currently, one of the tasks state socio-economic policy in Russia is to increase role regional authorities scientific and technological development regions. One tools for solving this problem should be a national rating subjects Russian Federation. The Academy Sciences initiated index activity This article suggests methodological approaches such an index, main innovations which emphasis on regions (as opposed indices innovative development), separate assessment current level science its potential, authorities, expanded range indicators training personnel scie n c e, starting from additional education children. possibilities improving traditionally used assess are discussed, including terms more correct accounting activities universities. It proposed develop standard policy.