Digital Transformation of the Branch of Science and Higher Education and Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation: Problems and Main Directions

The article analyzes the Strategy of digital transformation of the branch of science and higher education in the context of the main directions of scientific and technological development in the Russian Federation. The author focuses on the main strategic planning documents adopted as part of the long-term goals of national development at the level of state nationwide policy. In general, the author identifies the important role of the development of digital technologies in scientific and educational activities. At the same time, there is an insufficient potential for technological development of education and science. This reduces the technological efficiency of other sectors of the state’s economy. It is necessary to search for management tools and mechanisms capable of harmonizing the basic directions of the Strategy of digital transformation in the field of science and higher education, science and technology development, as well as the spatial development of Russia in terms of digitalization of designated areas of state interests, creation of scenarios and conditions for the formation of an innovative economy.