National Human Development Report in the Russian Federation 2010. Millennium Development Goals in Russia. Looking into the Future

Using the MDG concept, the authors determine targets and priorities, which are specific to the present stage of Russia’s development, and propose scenarios and indicators for achieving the MDGs in Russia by 2015 and 2020. The report analyzes current issues and trends in reforms related to human development in Russia and to the country’s recovery from the recent global crisis. Chapter cover: Seeking a Long-term Strategy for Russia; Poverty, Economic Growth and the Crisis in Russia in the First Decade of the 21 st Century; Russian Education in the Context of the UN MDGs; Current Situation, Problems, and Perspectives ; Promoting Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women; Reduction of Child Mortality and Better Maternal Care; Evaluating Health Priorities for Russia; Combat HIV/AIDS and other Infectious Diseases; Promoting Environmental Sustainability; Developing a Global Partnership for Development ; Millennium Development Goals and Russian Regions.