In Moscow, diplomas were presented to graduates of the talent pool development program in the scientific sphere, as reported by the office of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.
The diploma presentation ceremony and project defense for participants of the executive talent pool in science, technology, and higher education took place at the Russian Government`s Coordination Center. Among those who congratulated the graduates and presented their diplomas were Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, Head of the Sirius Federal Territory Council Elena Shmeleva, and Rector of the Presidential Academy Alexey Komissarov.
The program`s alumni include six rectors and ten vice-rectors of universities, as well as representatives of regional authorities, including deputy heads of regional governments and governors, and ministers. The graduates also comprise 24 Doctors of Science, 46 Candidates of Science, and four corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Chernyshenko expressed satisfaction that the country has gained “more prepared and effective managers.” He emphasized that these specialists “will help domestic science, which, like a vast ship, continues to move forward and possesses significant potential, become even more productive. We sincerely count on this,” his words were quoted.
As clarified by the Deputy Prime Minister`s office, this initiative to develop a management talent pool for the scientific, technological, and educational sectors has been implemented since 2022 following President Vladimir Putin`s directive. The program is carried out at the Higher School of Public Administration of the Presidential Academy and Sirius University of Science and Technology, in partnership with leading Russian educational centers.
The primary goal of the program is to foster a community of young leaders in science, technology, and higher education who share a common understanding of the challenges facing the country and possess the vision, knowledge, skills, and motivation for effective management of scientific organizations, universities, and for work in federal and regional executive bodies and high-tech companies.
