123182, Moscow, 1st Pekhotny Lane, 6, bldg. 2
Advancing Science,
Anticipating the Future
123182, Moscow, 1st Pekhotny Lane, 6, bldg. 2
Advancing Science,
Anticipating the Future
Developing the country, creating the future
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The Russian Association for the Advancement of Science (RAAS) is a public platform that creates an environment for synergy between science, education, business, and government. We act as a catalyst for systemic change, turning scientific achievements into the foundation for technological sovereignty and sustainable national development.
Our mission is to make science a key driver of national development, providing conditions for realizing Russia’s intellectual potential and strengthening its leading position in the global science and technology landscape.
Science
Education
Business
Culture
| Consolidation of the scientific community | Bringing together scientists, engineers, researchers, and educators to solve large‑scale interdisciplinary challenges |
| Popularization of science and education | Raising the prestige of scientific work, supporting creativity, and strengthening the system of training highly qualified personnel |
| Dissemination of expertise | Acting as an independent expert for government bodies on issues requiring scientific analysis |
| Support for innovation implementation | Creating mechanisms to introduce the results of scientific research into key sectors |
| Development of international scientific cooperation | Strengthening the position and reputation of Russian science worldwide by establishing strong ties with foreign organizations |
| Preservation and development of the scientific heritage | Continuing the traditions of the Russian scientific school, embodied in the work and principles of Academician E. P. Velikhov |
22 November 2011 — Foundation of RAAS
The Association was initiated and first led by the outstanding scientist and academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Evgeny Pavlovich Velikhov. His vision laid the core idea of RAAS: uniting citizens and public organizations to advance Russian science and shape national science and technology policy.
4 April 2025 — M. V. Kovalchuk elected Chairman of the Presidium
At a conference held at the National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, Mikhail Valentinovich Kovalchuk was elected Chairman of the Presidium of RAAS. In his speech, he emphasized: “We must use the opportunities offered by our Association as a complement to the major ongoing efforts to strengthen science in the country.”
Presidium Chairman of RAAS, President of the National Research Centre "Kurchatov Institute"
Deputy Chairman of the RAAS Presidium, CEO of the Medical Scientific and Educational Institute of Lomonosov Moscow State University
Deputy Chairman of the RAAS Presidium, Director of the RAAS
Member of RAAS Presidium, CEO of the Russian Science Foundation
Member of RAAS Presidium, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Russian Society "Znanie"
Member of RAAS Presidium, Director of the National Research Center Kurchatov Institute
Member of RAAS Presidium, Head of the RAAS Executive Committee, Advisor to the President of the National Research Center Kurchatov Institute
Member of RAAS Presidium, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Member of RAAS Presidium, President of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Member of RAAS Presidium, Professor, Head of the Cognitive Research Laboratory at St. Petersburg State University
Member of RAAS Presidium, Deputy Director for Research of the National Research Center Kurchatov Institute
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, Director of the Ivannikov Institute of System Programming
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, Rector of Tomsk State University
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, Director General of the National Medical Research Radiological Center of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, CEO of the Polytechnic Museum
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, Chief Physician of the Alekseev Psychiatric Clinical Hospital No. 1
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, Deputy Director of the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute"
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, Vice President of the National Research Centre "Kurchatov Institute"
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, Director of the A.S. Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, Director of the Kurchatov School
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, President of Novosibirsk State University
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, President of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, Dean of the International Relations Faculty at MGIMO MFA Russia
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, Director of the M.Yu. Lermontov Lyceum No. 280
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, President of North Caucasus Federal University
Member of RAAS Supervisory Board, President of Southern Federal University
The Russian Association for the Advancement of Science is open to those who share our goals and wish to actively contribute to the development of Russian science.
Write a formal application
letter in the prescribed form.
Prepare at least two written recommendations from current RAAS members.
Your candidacy will be reviewed by the RAAS
Presidium or a regional branch.
Membership in RAAS is voluntary. You may leave the organization at any time by submitting a written application. Ready to join?
Contact us to receive detailed information and application forms.
