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Pharmaceutical Executive January 21, 2014 William Looney	Russia's Bet on Biopharma Can innovation trump ideology? Russia faces a stark choice in betting on the visible hand of government in promoting a "world class" biopharmaceutical sector
Pharmaceutical Executive January 21, 2014 William Looney	For Russia -- Tough Love Pharm Exec begins its 34th year with a feature on Russia's ambitious plans to build a homegrown biopharma business. Back in 1980, the biotech industry did not exist.
Chemistry World December 18, 2013 Eugene Gerden	Controversial academy reforms suspended Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, has suspended controversial reforms of the country's science academy for at least a year after an outcry by scientists.
Chemistry World December 9, 2013 Eugen Gerden	Russian universities benefit from private funding bonanza Russian big business has significantly ramped up the amount of money it is putting into national universities in recent years, according to the presidents of Russia's top universities.
Chemistry World September 20, 2013 Laura Howes	Reform of Russian Academy of Sciences passed Despite protests, the Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, has approved controversial reforms to the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Chemistry World September 19, 2013 Eugene Gerden	Duma to review Russian Academy of Sciences reform On Tuesday and Wednesday, scientists and students met outside the Duma to protest the proposed reforms of the Russian Academy of Sciences, which have been undergoing further readings this week.
Chemistry World July 25, 2013 Eugene Gerden	Russian scientists claim state reform will 'kill science' In a statement, the government claimed that the current system is plagued by a lack of coordination, particularly in managing their finances and buildings and infrastructure.
Chemistry World July 3, 2013 Eugene Gerden	Russia looks to attract EU students The Russian government is planning to up its quota for foreign students studying on state funded places at its universities by 50%. The new quota will be set at 15,000 overseas students.
Chemistry World May 20, 2013 Eugene Gerden	Petition calls for science minister to go A group of Russian scientists and members of the Russian Parliament has called on President Vladimir Putin to fire Dmitry Livanov, Minister of Education and Science, and to evaluate the rate of efficiency of reforms that are currently being conducted in the domestic science and higher education.
Chemistry World April 26, 2013 Eugene Gerden	PricewaterhouseCoopers to audit Russian science The Russian government has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct an audit of the country's scientific organizations and scientists.
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