RUSSIAN STATE POLICY ON IT SPECIALISTS: STRATEGIES, MEASURES AND CHALLENGES

The article analyzes the state policy of the Russian Federation in the field of support and development of IT specialists. Key areas are considered, including the reform of the educational system, tax incentives, social support measures, import substitution programs and the development of digital infrastructure. Particular attention is paid to initiatives for personnel training (the projects «Code of the Future», «Digital Professions»), the fight against the outflow of specialists abroad, as well as strengthening cybersecurity. The author highlights the main challenges, such as dependence on for-eign technologies, bureaucratic barriers and a shortage of qualified personnel, and suggests promising ways to overcome them. The article is relevant for understanding Russia's strategies for achieving technological sovereignty in the context of global sanctions and digital transformation