33.7%
of ninth grade students whose parents do not have a higher education perform at the A-level or B-level in school.
11%
of Russians who hold doctoral and candidate degrees conduct research in the same academic field as their parents.
41%
of Russians aged 25-64 years who are receiving continuing education are doing so for general development or to follow their passions.
31%
of Russians believe that science is too complicated for people who are untrained. They also believe that reading news on the world of science is pointless, as people will not understand regardless.
50%
of Russians believe that academics have less exciting lives than other people do.
59%
of people holding doctoral and candidate of science degrees are theoretically willing to change jobs if offered the opportunity to take part in a large-scale project that is important for the country.
28%
of Russians would be delighted at their daughters’ desire to become software developers. 40% would be happy if their sons pursued a similar career.
37.5%
of Russian research organizations that transferred the results of their work to companies for implementation helped to create entirely new products, manufacturing processes and services for the global market.
Deadline for applications to present academic reports - January 20, 2025