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The Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS; Russian: Росси́йская акаде́мия нау́к (РАН) Rossíyskaya akadémiya naúk) consists of the national academy of Russia; a network of scientific research institutes from across the Russian Federation; and additional scientific and social units such as libraries, publishing units ...
- Russia
- 1973 Russian + 460 foreign, See also § Institutions
- 8 February 1724; 299 years ago, Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Gennady Krasnikov, (since September 20, 2022)
Russian academy of sciences - RAS
Academy of Sciences, highest scientific society and principal coordinating body for research in natural and social sciences, technology, and production in Russia. The organization was established in St. Petersburg, Russia, on February 8 (January 28, Old Style), 1724.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 29, 2017 · MOSCOW— After months of uncertainty, the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) here finally has a new leader. On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved physicist Alexander Sergeyev as the academy's president for the next 5 years.
Oct 1, 2022 · The Moscow Times opinion piece traces the history and challenges of the Russian Academy of Sciences, founded by Peter the Great and once a leader in scientific research. It also examines the role and prospects of the new president, Gennady Krasnikov, amid the Ukraine war and mobilization.
Based on the results of the latest elections held with an unprecedented openness in November 2019, the ranks of the Russian Academy of Sciences include 2042 fellows, including 898 academicians and 1144 associated fellows.
