The Academy of Sciences and the Development of Mathematics.

This year, the Soviet people and scientists throughout the entire world are observing a notable date in the life of science: the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union. The organization of the Academy was a natural and necessary element in the series of national reforms carried out by Peter I [Peter the Great]. In a quarter of a millennium, the Academy has traveled a long and glorious road marked by astonishing discoveries in all areas of knowledge and by great contributions to the development of the country and education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]