Resisting Corruption in the Sphere of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Abstract

The paper in question deals with social and legal aspects of corruption in the modern Russian society. The author describes the main causes that have contributed to the growth of corruption in the system of social relations. The author has elucidated provisions of the Russian legal regulatory rules on resisting corruption, as well as legislation on educational, scientific and research activities. The paper enumerates certain provisions of the draft Strategy of the scientific and technological development of the Russian Federation in the long term in the context of resisting corruption in educational and scientific activities. The author describes instances of corruption in higher educational and research institutions of the Russian Federation. The article presents the concept and main varieties of corruption risks in scientific and educational activities. The author consistently analyses the most topical issues of corruption prevention in the field of higher education and science. Based on researched sources the author makes conclusions and proposals aimed at minimizing corruption risks in the field of higher education and science.