Russia's World-Class Research Centres: Key Results for 2020

Introduction. Russia's transition to a new quality of economic growth and level of competitiveness depends crucially on the level of scientific and technological development of our country. The national Science Project has a special role to play in accelerating scientific and technological growth. One of the main instruments in achieving Russia's leadership position in the world is the creation of a network of world-class research centres. Monitoring Tools. In conducting this research, methods of analysis, synthesis, and a systematic approach were applied. The main sources of information for analysis and assessment are the annual reporting data of world-class research centres, analytical data from the Russian Research Institute for Economics, Policy and Law in Science and Technology (RIEPL), as well as statistical information from open sources and official websites. Results. The performance of world-class research centres, comprising a network of international mathematical centres and centres carrying out research and development on S&T development priorities for 2020, were analysed. A comparison of the planned and actual results of the implementation of scientific activities, the achievement of targets, the formation of the staffing structure of world-class mathematics centres and world-class research centres is presented. Conclusion. The formation of world-class science centres will create attractive working conditions for Russian and foreign scientists and ensure Russia's presence among the world's top 10 countries in terms of research and development. The contribution of this scientific article can aid the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia in the development of proposals for the implementation of National Project "Science" activities.