Innovation and Modernisation in Contemporary Russia - Science Towns, Technology Parks and Very Limited Success

This book examines how technological modernisation and innovation policies have been implemented in Russia from the Soviet era to the present day.

List of contents

1. Introduction: Political economy of technological modernisation in the Russian Federation 2. Three-stage model and conceptual background 3. Science, technology and innovation in the Soviet Union and Russia: an overview of key characteristics and performance 4. Forever enclaves? Science towns in contemporary Russia 5. Science and technology parks in post-Soviet Russia 6. Russia's Skolkovo as a new kind of innovation centre: between science town and technology park 7. Conclusions

Summary

This book examines how technological modernisation and innovation policies have been implemented in Russia from the Soviet era to the present day.

Product details

• Authors: Imogen Sophie Kristin Wade
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.01.2024
• EAN: 9781032187808
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3218780-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, macroeconomics, Economic Geography, Economics of specific sectors