The Board of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation is a coordinating body established in accordance with the Statute of the Ministry.

At the meetings of the Board of the MES of Russia the most important issues regarding the work of the Ministry are considered in cooperation with the Federal Services and Agencies subordinate to the Ministry.

The Board meetings are conducted in accordance with the Plan of meetings of the Board but at least once a month.

The Board meetings are conducted by the Minister or a person who replaces him. The Board meeting is valid if it is attended by at least a half of the Members of the Board. As a result of the meeting, decisions relating to the issues discussed are made.