The article covers international scientific and technical cooperation as one of the modern diplomacy tools, with considerable emphasis on the French and Russian approach thereto. It is emphasized that both Moscow and Paris regard this issue as one of the directions of its foreign policy. Particular attention is paid to the review of key national regulatory acts of both states in the designated sphere, as well as international treaties concluded by the Russian Federation or France with third States on international scientific and technical cooperation. Specific examples of such joint scientific and technical projects and activities are revealed, with a focus on the features and needs of the regions or parties to the agreements. The conclusion is made on the efficiency of measures and decisions taken by the Russian Federation and France, as well as on the possibility and practicability of borrowing the French experience for the Russian foreign policy and vice versa. The article will be relevant to practicing lawyers, researchers, students and everyone who is interested in international scientific and technical cooperation.

本文将国际科学和技术合作作为现代外交工具之一，其中相当侧重于法国和俄罗斯的方法。需要强调的是，莫斯科和巴黎都将这一问题视为其外交政策的方向之一。特别注意审查两国在指定领域内的主要国家管制行为，以及俄罗斯联邦或法国与第三国就国际科学技术合作缔结的国际条约。揭示了此类联合科学技术项目和活动的具体示例，重点放在了协定的区域或缔约方的特点和需求上。结论是俄罗斯联邦和法国采取的措施和决定的效率，以及借鉴法国对俄罗斯外交政策的经验的可能性和实用性，反之亦然。本文将与执业律师，研究人员，学生以及对国际科学技术合作感兴趣的每个人有关。