National Research and Education Network of Russia: Directions of Development in the Context of Expanding of International Cooperation

Abstract

The paper is devoted to certain aspects of the current functioning and development of NationalResearch Computer Network (NIKS) in the status of National Research and Education Network(NREN) of Russia. The main emphasis is made on the discussion of foreign network connectivity ofNIKS, the planned technological modernization and expansion of international cooperation withNRENs of the EAEU countries, the intensification of network and service interaction with leadingEuropean research and education consortia GÉANT and NORDUnet.