The political activity of Zh.I. Alferov in the context of the program installations of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation: retrospective analysis

Importance. The study of prominent scientists’ political activities, such as Zh.I. Alferov, in the context of the program guidelines of the the Communist Party of the Russian Federation is important for understanding the relationship between science and politics in post-Soviet Russia, as well as the role of the scientific elite in shaping opposition discourse. The purpose of the study is to analyze the political activity of Zh.I. Alferov in the context of the program guidelines and ideology of the the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, to identify the key motives and directions of his partypolitical work.

Materials and methods. The research is based on the analysis of scientific and journalistic works by Alferov, his memoirs, interviews in the media, as well as official documents of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. Systemic and structural-functional approaches are applied, which made it possible to consider Alferov’s political activity as a complex multidimensional phenomenon.

Results and Discussion. The main stages of Alferov’s political career from 1989 to 2019 are revealed. The key areas of his activity in the State Duma have been identified: protecting the interests of the scientific community, criticizing liberal reforms, and fighting for increased funding for science and education. The study analyzes Alferov’s views on the role of the socialist system in the science and technology development, his criticism of the reforms of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the government’s policy in the scientific and educational sphere.

Conclusion. The political activity of Zh.I. Alferov in the the Communist Party of the Russian Federation was dictated by a deep conviction in the advantages of the socialist system for the science and technology development, the liberal reforms rejection the 1990s and the desire to revive the industrial and scientific and technological potential of Russia. His participation in the the Communist Party of the Russian Federation was based on a well-thought-out ideological, socioeconomic and geopolitical platform, reflecting an organic combination of outstanding scientific achievements with an active socio-political position.

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