On September 9, 2016 the results of a large-scale intellectual marathon were announced – in Rostov-on-Don on the ground of the Southern Federal University the final of the II All-Russian “Young analyst” contest was held. The competition was conducted in the period from May 1 to September 9, 2016 in order to identify, support and consolidate young professionals and researchers under 35 years with high potential for implementing analytical activities in the area of public and corporate governance.

The article deals with scientific staff’s emigration and immigration, including the practice of engaging leading foreign scientists. The authors propose concrete arrangements to form points of growth in the Russian system of science and education.