On December 15, 2009, President Medvedev met with academicians of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences S.M. Aldoshin, speaking about this meeting, in particular, said: “Our young colleagues spoke at the meeting. They expressed the desire of young people to go to the Russian Academy of Sciences, but asked the President to consider the issue of housing and logistical support for scientific activities. Salaries today have become higher. There are no problems here."