here and now №1 28.11.2000 (2000)

The program release is dedicated to the results of the recent State Council of the Russian Federation, where the topic of Russian welfare was discussed.

Gennady Igumnov sums up the results of the State Council, talks about the next stage - work on pension reform.

German Gref points out such a problem as the departure of specialists trained in Russian universities abroad, talks about the measures taken and the government's further plans to do everything possible to correct the current situation.

The regional governor talks about the programs in effect in the region to support science and education, which provide for the financing of Perm universities, the placement of state orders in regional research institutes.

He talks about increasing jobs in the region and reducing unemployment.

The minister informs about the increase in funds allocated for education in the budget for next year, emphasizes the importance of initiatives by regional authorities to conduct incentive activities in the field of development of science and education.