Spending on science and higher education is reduced State Duma Deputy Oleg Smulin shared the data on spending on science and higher education in 2027. Formally, they are increased, but less than the inflation rate: by 2.7% and 3.7%, respectively. And the level of inflation, Smolin points out, can be judged by the central bank's interest rate: 14%. This policy is completely incompatible with the authorities' statements about achieving technological sovereignty, and more importantly, leadership. What kind of world will we build for our children? depends on us