On Implementing the Strategy of Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian North and the Arctic

In the work problems of development and successful implementation of the medium and long-term strategy of scientific and technological development are considered. It is shown that there is a need for assessing activities that take into account the specific features of the northern macroregion. Methodological principles and recommendations are suggested to be developed as the tools for such actions. Theoretical and methodological basis for assessing scientific, technical, and technological as well as innovative potential developed by international and domestic organizations and individual specialists is analysed. The scientific and technological potential of seven regions completely related to the North and the Arctic according to the chosen method, which mainly takes into account the specific features of the northern territories was investigated. The maximum values of indicators of resources provision are typical for the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). It is shown that the best indicators of the resulting component of scientific and technical potential among the northern regions are typical for the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District. The study showed that in the medium and long term it is only possible for the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District to be recommended the scenario of achieving leadership in innovation and technological development. With the potential available taken into account for the other regions it is advisable to implement the scenario of inertial development with acquiring innovative technologies. The necessity of continuing basic research for scientific substantiation of scenarios as well as the development and implementation of strategic directions of scientific and technological development is substantiated.