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 (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. perechen specialnostej vak
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: As of April 2026, the current list follows