Thermonuclear power—A major international innovative project.

Current status review of a tokamak reactor-based research is intended for the average readers. Using the project of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) as an example, physical and engineering issues are discussed. Socio-economic aspects of a future fusion power plant (FPP) are considered. Draft of Russian Roadmap to FPP is presented. In conclusion possibilities of nuclear fuel production in a fusion reactor are outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]