As of April 2026, the current list follows the major reform initiated by Order No. 118 of February 24, 2021 , which significantly consolidated and modernized the fields of study. Major Groups of Scientific Specialties
The nomenclature is organized into broad scientific fields, each represented by a specific code (e.g., 1.x.x for Natural Sciences). Key groups include: perechen specialnostej vak
The (List of VAK Specialties), officially known as the Nomenclature of Scientific Specialties , is the primary document defining the fields in which scientific degrees (Candidate and Doctor of Science) are awarded in Russia. As of April 2026, the current list follows