Holidays in Russia, as a rule, are not randomly selected, but are confined to a historical event. This also applies to the Day of Science, which is celebrated in Russia on February 8. On this day in 1724, by order of Peter I , the Academy of Sciences was founded by decree of the Senate. Later, in 1925, it changed its name to the USSR Academy of Sciences, and after more than 50 years it was renamed the current Academy of Sciences of the Russian Federation.
For Russia, this holiday is of particular importance. Over the years, our country has given the world many famous names that have made an incomparable contribution to world science. Thanks to such scientists as, for example, Pavlov I.P., Korolev S.P., Mendeleev D.I., Lomonosov M.V. science for Russia has become a powerful resource by which economic transformations in the state were realized. The work of scientists has become an important component of the wealth of the whole nation and a force that drives progress. That is why the Day of Russian Science is so important for all of us. The work of brilliant scientists is comparable to a feat, because many of them conducted experiments and sometimes achieved results at the cost of their life or health. As a result, the country's potential was formed, which ensures the prosperity of the nation.
Under Soviet rule, the Day of Russian Science was not limited to one day, but was celebrated from April 18 to April 25. For some scientific teams this holiday is still associated with warm spring days. Only in 1999, a presidential decree approved a new date - February 8, which became a holiday called Day of Russian Science. Among scientists, and not only this was an excellent occasion to once again recall that Russia gave the world a lot of famous names and great discoveries. Such scientists as Kapitsa, Kurchatov, Alexandrov, Korolev and many others carried out incredible research in the biosphere, created artificial satellites and nuclear power plants.
Russian Science Day is an excellent occasion to attract public attention, the interest of business circles, students and all those who can contribute to the realization of the tremendous opportunities and discoveries that we are on the threshold of.
Today, the Russian Academy of Sciences plays a huge role. It includes 9 regional branches in scientific areas, three branches of regional and more than ten regional scientific centers. More than a hundred thousand people conduct their work and research within its walls, for which holidays in Russia (in particular, February 8) are not a reason to relax, namely those days when you can summarize the work, draw conclusions, discuss further plans and recruit young forces.
Numerous exhibitions, awards, concerts and other events and congratulations on the Day of Science give this holiday the necessary publicity. This helps to attract many young talents in the field of scientific research.
The state conducts annual allocation of funds not only for science holidays, but also for the creation of a high-quality and modern platform for productive work. Thus, the state allocates more than 250 billion rubles for the implementation and development of all scientific programs, of which most of the account for the implementation of RAS programs. Such a state approach to science means that it is always a top priority for Russia.
Throughout history, dozens of Soviet and Russian scientists have been honored with Nobel Prizes. The last scientists who have been awarded this prize are Alexey Abrikosov and Vitaliy Ginzburg. The winners in physics in 2010 were also Konstantin Novoselov and Andrei Game, who currently live abroad but have Russian citizenship. Congratulations on the Day of Science are especially expensive for such scientists, since they connect them with their homeland.