Support for the scientific sphere, development of new research areas, training of practical scientists are urgent tasks for most Russian regions. Research institutes have also traditionally become the basis for training highly qualified specialists and centers for the development of science in large cities. And not, as many are accustomed to, only universities. These parameters are fully consistent with the institutions of the Far East.
Brief historical background
The first steps towards the creation of stationary scientific institutions in the Far East region were made in the 30s of the last century. It was decided to open here the complex divisions of the Soviet Academy of Sciences. The tasks of the Far Eastern Branch included assistance to the economic and social development of the region. This gave impetus to the creation of research institutes. We consider one of these in the article.
The history of the Institute of the Far East of the Academy of Sciences began in 1966. The main focus of the work was a comprehensive study of the problems of interactionwith Asian border states.
In 1970, the Institute of History and Archeology was established in Vladivostok on the basis of the department of the Academy of Sciences.
The forerunner of the institution dealing with the problems of veterinary medicine, opened in 1974, was a research station in Novosibirsk.
Institutions of Siberia and the Far East: main staff
Today, the system of the Far Eastern and Siberian divisions of the Academy of Sciences of the Russian Federation includes more than 30 research institutions, the thematic range of areas of work of which is extremely wide. Among them: the Amur Institute for Complex Research, the Institute of Marine Biology, the Institute of Nature Management and Geology, the Institute of History and Ethnography, the Institute of Marine Geophysics. You can't list them all!
A special position in the system of scientific institutions is occupied by the Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine of Siberia and the Far East, which is an autonomous research practice-oriented organization.
In addition to the above, the complex of research institutions also includes research centers and laboratories, design offices, botanical gardens, nature reserves and stations.
Speci alties and directions
The problems of the research institutes of the Far East are extensive and affect a number of priority areas for the development of applied and theoretical science. In the complex of natural science research, the following categories can be distinguished:
- geology,
- marinebiology,
- hydrometeorology,
- aquatic ecology,
- seismology,
- bioorganic chemistry,
- cosmophysics,
- permafrost,
- geophysics.
Special attention is paid to the development of the humanities and social disciplines, the popularization of the social sciences. Among them:
- history,
- ethnography,
- problems of small peoples,
- foreign relations,
- archaeology.
Among the priority areas are applied research in the field of mining, oil production, marine technology, veterinary medicine, epidemiology.
Science and practice
Scientific institutions of the Far East, including academic ones, are large educational, research and production clusters in the region.
Departments of postgraduate education (doctoral studies and postgraduate studies) are actively operating on their basis. Dissertation councils and scientific commissions also work. In many ways, it is precisely at the expense of institutions that the ranks of practicing scientists and professional researchers of the highest qualification are replenished. There are a number of grant support programs for young professionals.
Institutes are actively cooperating with universities in the region, sending their employees to them and forming basic departments, training centers, laboratories.
A number of units have a research fleet at their disposal, allowing scientific marine expeditions to be carried out in various areas.
Institute of the Far East of the Russian Academysciences
This is one of the largest centers of domestic oriental studies, which has many positive reviews from foreign researchers. Institute staff, including more than thirty doctors of science, are studying the problems:
- economic and cultural integration of Asia and Russia;
- development and security of Central and Northeast Asia;
- interaction between Russia and Asian countries;
- activities of international organizations and structures (BRICS, SCO and others).
The institute has ten research centers, postgraduate studies, a dissertation council, and a scientific council for the study of contemporary China.
The division regularly organizes international scientific conferences, forums, maintains contacts with more than twenty universities and research centers in Europe, Asia, and the USA. Branches of the institute operate in several major universities of the Russian Federation.
The results of scientific research are reflected in the Institute's regular publications (more than 10).
International cooperation
The Institute of the Far East of the Russian Academy of Sciences has an extensive system of international relations. The lion's share of contacts falls on the countries of Asia and the Pacific region (China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, USA).
In the structure of the institute there is an international scientific council on the problems of development and security of East Asia. As part of its work, several large-scale conferences and forums are held annually, joint expeditions and projects are carried out.
Poinitiative of a number of scientific institutes and universities of China organized:
- Russian-Chinese cross-border cooperation research center;
- comparative study of Russian and Chinese civilizations;
- Centre for Research on Strategic Issues in Northeast Asia.
The staff of the Institute are members of many international scientific associations and commonwe alths.
Humanitarian
This division of the Academy of Sciences combines several key areas of humanitarian research. We are talking about the Institute of History and Ethnography of the Peoples of the Far East. The basis of the institution's activities is research, educational, publishing, and organizational work.
The staff of the Institute carries out fundamental and applied research on the problems of interaction with Asian countries, history, archeology, cultural studies, ethnography. Field expeditions and excavations are regularly organized, including within the framework of international cooperation. There are exchange and internship programs for employees.
During the year, at least 15 scientific events of various levels are held, the results of which are published in several publications. Conducting thematic and methodological lectures for graduate students has become a traditional practice.
The Institute is located in Vladivostok, at the address: Pushkinskaya street, house 89.
Veterinary medicine
The specifics of the work of the Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Siberia and the Far East is of an applied nature, the results of ongoing research are actively introduced into the production process. In addition to experimental studies, employees of the laboratories of the institution are engaged in the development of specialized drugs, test systems and equipment. Everything that is used in veterinary medicine.
Over the years of practice, about 250 manuals and recommendations have been published, more than 30 unique drugs and test systems for diagnostics have been created. The institute has more than 130 scientific patents.
Main research topics:
- studying the problems of veterinary services for agricultural enterprises;
- development of drugs for the treatment and prevention of various diseases of cattle and small cattle;
- effective methods for diagnosing diseases among farm animals;
- carrying out activities to increase the fertility of animals;
- biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Centers and subdivisions
The structural feature of all the above research institutes of the Far East is the presence of several key divisions in their composition. These can be centers, departments, sectors, laboratories, departments responsible for the development of the relevant thematic scientific direction.
Issues of international cooperation with the countries of the Pacificten research centers are engaged in the region and Asia, specializing in the study of: strategic problems of Northeast Asia; the socio-economic situation and culture of China and the specifics of Russian-Chinese relations; geopolitical and technological development strategies of Japan, Vietnam, Korea.
As part of the Institute of Veterinary Medicine, there are several laboratories engaged in practical research and development in the field:
- virology;
- farm animal leukemia;
- biotechnology;
- animal tuberculosis;
- genetic engineering;
- bird diseases;
- veterinary parasitology;
- adaptation and reproduction of animals in agriculture.
The Institute of Ethnography, Archeology and History includes departments, centers, departments and museums. Among them: the department of social and political research; situational analysis laboratory; department dealing with the problems of Japan and Korea, China; laboratory for the study of public opinion; department of anthropology, ethnology and ethnography; archaeological department (primitive, early medieval and medieval sectors); center for intercultural communication and more.
