here and now 11/28/2000 (2000)

The program is dedicated to the results of the past RF State Council, 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 to such a problem as the departure of specialists trained in Russian universities abroad, speaks about the measures being taken and the government's further plans to do everything possible to remedy the situation.

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

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

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