The goals and objectives of the Federal Customs Service and the role of Russian customs academy in the achievement of these goals
The article describes the role of Russian customs academy in elaboration of efficiency and quality raising methods of realization of customs function under the conditions of globalization and coming WTO entry. Perspective directions of scientific research and development for the academy as well as the system of bench mark for scientific research is determined by the authors. The organizational structure of scientific activity of the academy is presented.