About experimental discovery of type II superconductivity

The date and authorship of the experimental discovery of the phenomenon of type II superconductivity is specified. “It is a fascinating testament to Shubnikov's great originality and to the terrible times that deprived him of his life and we all of the fruits of the science for so long. Even now, many do not really understand the breakthrough made in Kharkov”. From the letter of 31 December, 2008, written by Shubnikov Professor D. Larbalistier, Director of Applied Superconductivity Center, USA, on reprinting in English the article.Уточнюється дата і авторство експериментального відкриття явища надпровідності II роду.Уточняется дата и авторство экспериментального открытия явления сверхпроводимости II рода

СURRENT STATE OF THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY AS A SOURCE OF DEMAND OF INNOVATIONS

Current state of innovative development in the oil and gas industry has been considered. The importance of the oil and gas industry for the economic development of the Russian Federation has been noted. Comparison of the results of research and development funding levels among domestic and foreign companies has been performed. A system of private indicators to assess the level of development of innovative activity of companies, taking into account the financial, production and technological indicators of companies, has been proposed. The results of testing this system of indicators have been adduced. The main approaches to the formation of Innovative Development Programs of companies with state participation have been considered. The main tasks of technological development for the domestic oil and gas complex have been highlighted