Expert Naumov: sanctions against Russian scientists will slow down world science
The Head of the Troitsky Separate Unit of the Lebedev Physical Institute noted that the restrictions include stopping cooperation with Russians within the framework of international projects, including at the Large Hadron Collider.
The restrictions imposed on Russian scientists will slow down the development of science in the world as a whole for years, said TASS on the sidelines of the IV Congress of Young Scientists, Head of the Troitsky Separate Unit of the Lebedev Physical Institute, Head of the Department of Moscow State Pedagogical University (MSPU), Vice President of the International Commission on Optics (ICO) Andrei Naumov.
He pointed out that the restrictions introduced in recent years include stopping cooperation with Russians within the framework of international projects, including at the Large Hadron Collider, as well as a ban on the publication of research results by representatives of the Russian Federation in some foreign journals. The exchange of scientific data, contributing to the development of new solutions and technologies around the world, is also difficult, the scientist believes.
"In my opinion, these decisions are frankly stupid. I am sure that the restrictions introduced will slow down the pace of development of fundamental and applied science for many years, and not only and not so much in our country as in the world as a whole. On the other hand, any crisis opens up new opportunities for development, even in difficult conditions. We need to rely more on our strength, think about the localization of scientific projects and technologies, the development of the real sector of the economy with the involvement of leading scientific schools," Naumov said in a conversation with a TASS correspondent.
The researcher pointed to the NASHA LABA project as an example of how the capabilities of domestic manufacturers can be implemented in scientific instrument making, as well as new software and products of materials science. At the same time, he noted that against the background of sanctions pressure on Russia, "constructive forces are also represented in the world", it confirms the presence of the Russian Federation in the leadership of the International Commission on Optics, a non-governmental organization that acts as an important platform for interaction between scientists specializing in research in optics and photonics. The ICO Congress was held in October in South Africa with the participation of Russians.
ABOUT CONGRESS
The IV Congress of Young Scientists (CYS) is held on November 27-29 in the Federal Territory of Sirius. The organizers define it as the largest platform for dialogue between advanced and fundamental science, state authorities and the real sector of the economy. In 2024 over 7,000 people from 40 countries will take part in the Congress. Round tables, expert sessions and panel discussions are planned in the CYS program, exhibition areas of the largest Russian companies, leading universities, scientific and educational centers and other organizations are organized at the Congress site. The Forum of BRICS Young Scientists and the Competition of BRICS young innovators are also held here.
The organizers of the Congress, a part of the program for the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia, are the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Coordinating Council for Youth Affairs in the Scientific and Educational Spheres of the Presidential Council for Science and Education, ANO "National Priorities" and the Roscongress Foundation. TASS is an information partner of the Congress.