Rough Times in Russia

Working conditions for scientists in Russia have deteriorated into crisis proportions. Since 1991, the number of working scientists in Russia has declined by 40% due to diminishing funds. About 90% of Russian scientists survive by holding other jobs.

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Published in:Science news (Washington) 1997-05, Vol.151 (19), p.294-295
Main Author: Vergano, Dan
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Archaeological sites
Archaeology
Brain drain
Collaboration
Excavations
Funding
Future
Grants
Laboratories
Museums
Nuclear weapons
Peer review
Personnel policies
Personnel Policy
Presidential elections
Researchers
Russia
Science
Science & technology policy
Scientists
Weapons
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Summary:Working conditions for scientists in Russia have deteriorated into crisis proportions. Since 1991, the number of working scientists in Russia has declined by 40% due to diminishing funds. About 90% of Russian scientists survive by holding other jobs.
ISSN:0036-8423
1943-0930