Innovation Policy as a Response to Ideological Crisis at the turn of the 21st century
The article is concerned with the analysis of innovative development concept that replaced the traditional ideological patterns in the beginning of the XXIst century. It systematizes the basic approaches to innovations and analyzes the categorical and conceptual framework. The author pays particular attention to Russian innovative project, pointing out that it is not aimed at a "catch-up" development path, but is an attempt of a "staying ahead" tactic by maximizing Russian economic, social and technological potential. Moreover, the article discusses the idea that innovative thinking is mainly inherent to public officials, while the public and entrepreneurs are sceptical about such ideas.