Supreme Soviets. Current management of the national economy end S and T progress Is performed by the USSR Council of mlnlsterJ and the Councils of Ministers of the U.nlon republics. Planning of S and T progress Is carried out by the USSR State Planning Committee (the USSR Gosplan) and by the gosptenJ of the Union republ lcs. They carry ·out long-term, medium-term and current (annual) planning. The USSR state commltttee for science and technology Imple­ ments the single All-Union state policy In the field of SandT progress and uti I lzatlon of Its achievements In the national economy. Its functions Include: determination of strategic directions of S and T development; organization and approval of order of elaboration of S and T forecasts for major problems of the national economy; organization and management of elaboration of Important lntersectoral complex programmes; further Improve­ ment of efficiency of scientific research and utilization of Its resulsts In the national economy; maintenance of relations with foreign countries In the field of SandT cooperation; considera­ tion of problems of organization of scientific and technological activities In the country; planning and monitoring together with other state departments and ministries of training and Improve­ ment of personnel. The · USSR Academy of ScIences and the Academies of ScIences of the Union republics combine the efforts of outstanding scien­tists and scientific groups and organizations In solving the major problems determining the development of S and T progress. undertake and develop fundamental research, ensure the develop­ ment ofapplled research directly connecte~ with production, meet personnel, Information and scientific requirements of research activities Included In the state plans, ensure high level of R&D activities In the country. Besides this quite a number of state agencies play a consi­ derable role In the process of managing Sand t~pr~gress In the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the organization and management of science and technology (S&T) progress in the Soviet Union, highlighting the roles of various government agencies, institutions, and organizations in planning, implementing, and monitoring S&T activities. While the text does not explicitly mention specific economic or industrial sectors, it emphasizes the importance of S&T in the national economy and its impact on the country's development.

**Category**
Science and technology, Economic development