Abstract: The article of a well known economist and statesman is devoted to an acute theme of innovation development of Russia which is occupying an unique position in the space of Eurasia. The author substantiates the ideas of reviving innovation potential of the country with account of internal factors and the experience of the most developed states. He emphasizes the necessity to utilize the advantages of international and regional integration (in particular, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Community, Shanghai Cooperation Organization); analyses existing problems and the ways of their solution. Key words: innovation potential, innovation thinking, innovation sector, innovation way of development of the country

Abstract: The article is devoted to the theme which has not been studied in the Russian literature. The author analyses the issues of interaction of law and scientific progress, substantiates the idea that law creates a normatively shaped model of scientific progress, reveals the peculiarities of legal regulation and legal practice in this sphere, formulates proposals for improvement and systematization of legislation on science, determines the tasks of the legal science. Key words: law, scientific progress, normatively shaped model of scientific progress, methods of legal regulation, legislation on science, tasks of the legal science

Abstract: The material describes the work of the Fourth International School of Young Lawyers which is annually organized by the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation. The authors provide short summary of the plenary session, problem seminars and master classes devoted to the legal issues of scientific progress. Key words: International School of Young Lawyers; Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation; legal issues of scientific progress