Academic scientifi schools of the Far East: sociological approach to the study of formation and development

Abstract

In 2022, the Far-Eastern branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences celebrated its 90th anniversary. The Far-Eastern academic science is a notableeducation on the world scientifi map. The world recognition of Far-Eastern academic science was brought by the works of the outstanding Far-Eastern scientists, creators and leaders of scientifi schools, many of whom have no analogues in the world. The birth of scientifi schools is associated with the names of outstanding scientists who have made a signifi contribution to the methodology for the development of promising, most relevant areas of science. In addition, the science school is a good communication channel for the teacher's personal communication with their students, continuers of scientifi traditions, research methodology and the main achievements of the founder of the school. At present, there is a need to prepare a reference book that will refl the main milestones in the history and activities of scientifi schools and scientifi areas of the Far-Eastern branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. When organizing the work on this topic, it is necessary to imagine not only what the phenomenon of scientifi school is and how it should be studied, but also to identify how many scientifi schools exist in the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who are their founders and leaders, to identify the most productive heads of scientifi schools who have trained a signifi number of students - candidates and doctors of sciences. This article is a kind of guideline for researchers in understanding the complex and multifaceted history of the Far-Eastern academic scientifi schools.