The Russian Academy of Sciences consists of the national academy of Russia; a network of scientific research institutes from across the Russian Federation; and additional scientific and social units such as libraries, publishing units, and hospitals. Peter the Great established the academy in 1724 with guidance from Gottfried Leibniz.
- Country
- Russia, Russian Empire, Soviet Union
- Headquarters
- Moscow
- Inception
- February 8, 1724
- Website
- http://www.ras.ru/, https://new.ras.ru/