Statistical assessment of research potential in the Russian Federation

Identification of the main trends in the development of the scientific sphere, conducting research activities, introducing innovative technologies in organizations of various types of economic activity contribute to the acceleration of technological development and ultimately strengthening the technological sovereignty of the country. A high level of technological development guarantees national security, allows the state to achieve its goals in domestic and foreign policy. A state that is focused on dynamic and multidisciplinary development is interested in developing and implementing its own technological development program. This circumstance requires monitoring and analyzing the state of scientific research potential, trends in the development of science for effective planning and implementation of measures to promote the scientific research development of the country. The purpose of the study is to statistically assess the state of the scientific research potential of the Russian Federation. The information base of the study is data from the Federal State Statistics Service for 2014 – 2023. Over the analyzed period, there has been an increase in the innovative activity of organizations, more research, and the creation of new developments. According to 2023 data, the level of innovative activity of Russian organizations is 11.3%. The federal districts that are leaders in terms of innovation activity are the Volga, Central and Southern. The dynamics of the number of personnel engaged in scientific research and development in the Russian Federation does not have a clearly defined trend. A positive aspect is the increase in the number of personnel engaged in scientific research and development in the Russian Federation starting from 2022. Technical and natural sciences are more attractive for scientific research and development. The results of the study revealed a decrease in the number of researchers with a degree. The research materials can be used to develop regional policies aimed at improving the scientific sphere.