The Federal Law specifies the goals for the activities of the Russian Academy of Sciences, its main tasks, functions and powers.
The law also details the functions of the Russian Academy of Sciences in international cooperation in scientific and scientific-technical activities.
The Federal Law also consolidates the right of the Russian Academy of Sciences to submit proposals on developing legislation in the areas of its activities and also on other issues concerning the activities of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and to conduct public hearings on such issues.