Science in the New Russia
Author | : Loren R. Graham |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2008-05-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780253219886 |
ISBN-13 | : 0253219884 |
Rating | : 4/5 (884 Downloads) |
Download or read book Science in the New Russia written by Loren R. Graham and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2008-05-28 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This analysis of Russian science shows how the Russian science establishment was one of the largest in the world boasting a world-leading space programme and Nobel prizes. However, when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 the financial supports for the community were eliminated resulting in a 'brain drain'.