The article highlights the issue of forming the information economy of Russia as a new evolutionary stage of development of economy and society. Formation of the information economy and society occurs through the information development on the basis of best international practices and includes the economic development of our country, as well as the widespread use of information and communication technologies. The author formulates the problems going with this process in today´s post-crisis development, associated with the revolutionary establishment of the information economy in Russia. Seamless exchange of information acts as the basis for the active introduction of innovations in the economy of modern countries and for the information economy formation. The author notes that the information economy development in our country is mainly due to the informatization of society. At the same time it is strategic goal, as strong economic growth is not possible without further introduction and development of information and communication technologies. The development of the information society and economy is characterized by the comprehensive focus and dynamism, because the collection, processing, storage and use of information act as the primary type of activity carried out through using a variety of tools and systems for information exchange. Therefore, the economy of the information society, is not only global in nature, but is a "virtual", based on the active use of a virtual environment for its development. The author analyzes the data on the deepening of the information process and progress of the Russian Federation in the field of information and communication technologies, as well as raises the problems caused by the uneven development of the information environment of the country and the world. In this connection it is necessary to develop and implement information development programs and policies of certain types of activity and society as a whole. The process of forming the information economy in Russia is very slow, but it is one of the most important conditions for sustainable development and further integration of our country into the global economy.
information economy, information society, informatization, information, information and communication technology, information infrastructure, information environment, innovation, information exchange system
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