Not to Fall Behind in Development: Russia and Mathematical Education in the Information Society

Abstract

In the modern world, any nation that wants to keep pace with development of its neighbors must have an adequate education system to prepare specialists for a new digital economy. Nowadays, the most popular is STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, which is based on mathematics. The article analyzes the level of mathematical education and science in Russia. Main problems of STEM education in Russia and government support for it are considered. The conclusion is made on the necessity to coordinate government support to STEM education and actions on creation of comfortable conditions for doing business, new jobs for young professionals and increase the prestige of the profession of a scientist in Russia.