Scientific journals in the Russian innovation system

Revolutionary technological change in the publishing business and expansion of information technology have given an impetus for scientific journals institution to evolve with development bibliographic databases that create new products, indicators, indices. The Russian institution, which plays a significant role innovation system, is developing line this trend. article analyses system actors’ narratives regarding functioning system. methodological basis study includes theories approaches narrative economics original institutionalism allow focusing on use qualitative research methods. Narratives reflect ideas publication activity indicators getting increasingly used management practices field education science. These received special significance within framework managerialism doctrine, or public management, were associated effectiveness research. indices considered from two points view: at individual level actors talk about personal success articles top-rated journals; however, science described using negative connotations; refer situations as problematic. Further should contribute formation foundations organizational structures taking into account intensifying grassroots initiatives scientists innovators.