Vladimir fort became a leader among pretententov for president of the RAS - Russian Newspaper

After the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences Yuri Osipov, withdrew his candidacy for President of the RAS, there were three candidates: the vice presidential Jaures Alferov, Alexander Nekipelov and Academician Vladimir Forts.

of them chose one of the RAS Presidium, whose name was put on the list and propose to the General Meeting of the RAS on May 29 to elect a president of the Academy of Sciences for the next term. This “leader” named Academician Vladimir fort. Of course, the right of the meeting participants did not agree to support another candidate, but it is clear that the recommendation of the Presidium is expensive.

Vladimir Forts one of the most famous in the world of Russian scientists. He has published more than 500 scientific papers in prestigious journals. His citation index 7745, and h-index 42. He has won numerous national and international awards, including the State Prize of the Russian Federation, bonuses Bridgman Planck Alphen Duval, Socrates, etc. Forts member of several international academies, in particular, Planck, the National Academy of Engineering (USA), Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences (Sweden), the Academy of Sciences and Arts of France.

Vladimir Fortov 67 years old, he graduated from the famous Moscow PTI. He headed the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and Technology (1996-1998 years), was vice-president of the Russian Academy of Sciences (1996-2001 yy). He is now director of the Institute of High Temperatures, Russian Academy of Sciences, Academician-Secretary of the Department of Energy, Engineering, Mechanics and Management Sciences.

Whom would prefer RAS General Meeting on May 29? Choices to be, quite frankly, is not easy. According to many scientists, there is no obvious candidate. But the situation around the academy complicated. Judging by the speeches of candidates at the debate, they go to the final and decisive battle. The problem, no more, no less – to save academia.

instance, Alexander Nekipelov said that today the situation is even more dangerous than in the most difficult times of crisis 90 years when it was a question of survival of the Academy. He was echoed by Alferov. He said that in 2001 he was asked to run for president of the RAS. He refused, because he thought that the academy are good prospects, have not seen her for a clear threat. However, the situation changed, the attacks on the academy only intensified.