The review of changes in the Russian science and technology legislation from October to December 2019

This article reviews Russian legislation in science and innovation field adopted between October and December 2019. It is divided into the following topics: science, technology and innovation policies, integration of science and education, intellectual property rights in science and innovation. One of the noteworthy elements in the implementation of the country’s innovation policy is the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 490 dated 10.10.2019 “On the Development of Artificial Intelligence in the Russian Federation” and the National Strategy for the Development of Artificial Intelligence adopted for the period up to 2030, which are aimed at ensuring the accelerated development of artificial intelligence in Russian Federation, conducting research in the field of artificial intelligence, and increasing the availability of information and computing resources for users. It is also planned to create two research and technology centers: Sirius and Mendeleev Valley in accordance with the Decree No. 1805 of 24.12.2019 and the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1428 of 08.11.2019. Their adoption is aimed at realizing the priorities of scientific and technological development of Russia, increasing is the attractiveness of research field, expanding the access of citizens and legal entities to participate in promising scientific and engineering projects. Another important event is the ratification of the agreement between the Government of Russia and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on scientific and technological cooperation by Federal Law No. 366 of 12.11.2019. The agreement should contribute to the development of scientific and technological cooperation between the parties in areas of mutual strategic interest. Cooperation is conducted in the form of provision of human resources, information, know-how, equipment, materials, services, funds or any combination thereof. The documents were adopted in the forms of federal laws and subordinate acts, particularly, in the form of presidential decrees, government resolutions and ministerial decrees.