Enhanced functions of the modern STI system in Russia in the context of its improvement and of the development of the innovative orientation

The need for functional changes within the Russian STI system in order to correct and to increase its functions in the innovation economy is considered. The main directions of functional changes are revealed and analyzed. The importance of expanding the functional interaction of the STI system elements among themselves and with consumers of scientific and technological information is substantiated. The need to develop problem-oriented information services, as well as to expand coverage of the different categories of users is noted. Much attention is paid to the analytical component in the STI system. The prospects of the consulting component and of knowledge management are emphasized. The roles of information and consulting centers and of information and scientific clusters in the implementation of functional changes in the national STI system are presented.