The Academy of Sciences

Russian scientists are making a great contribution to the development of world science and technology in all the main fields. Today there is probably no area of human knowledge in which works of Russian scientists do not play an important part.

Russian scientists have reached great successes in mathematics, physics, chemistry, medicine, geology, engineering sciences and other fields of knowledge. They have constructed new modern automatic production lines, initiated laser technology, and produced new types of computers, microprocessors and microcomputers.

The Academy of Sciences is responsible for the general guidance of research in the main areas of the natural and social sciences. Founded in St. Petersburg in 1724, it was moved to Moscow in 1934. The Academy of Sciences has nearly 700 full members (Academicians) and Corresponding Members and more than 70 honorary members from other countries. The Academy's main tasks are to promote basic research directly connected with production development, to determine potential for the technical progress and contribute to the fullest use of scientific innovations in Russia.

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There is probably no area of human knowledge – вероятно, нет такой области человеческих знаний

to be responsible for – быть ответственным за