MOSCOW, March 23 The government of the Russian Federation is seriously discussing a new sectoral system of remuneration of scientific workers, said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
In the course of his report on the work of the government of the Russian Federation for 2022 in the State Duma, he recalled that, according to the May presidential decree, it is necessary to ensure that the salaries of scientists are doubled compared to the average in the region.
«Since the 13th year, from 41,000, it has grown to 120,000… And in the first half of 2022, salaries have now increased by 8.3% more. These are not bad results today,» Mishustin said.
According to him, the system of material incentives is a complicated thing. “Now there is a serious discussion of a new sectoral system of remuneration of scientific workers. You are right, there a penny is an additional payment for a degree. Something needs to be done about this, taking into account, of course, the state’s existing capabilities, we will make these decisions,” he said. head of government.