Many foreign scientists express deep concern over the present state of mathematical education in Russia. The Russian mathematical education was and still remains a vivid example for the whole world and its destruction can initiate degradation of mathematical education in all civilized nations. The importance of mathematics and mathematical education in the modern world is difficult to overestimate. The sovereignty of a state, its security system, economics, science and technology depend on a knowledge of mathematics by its citizens. It is necessary to emphasize the significance of mass mathematical literacy rather than a small elitist approach.
Fundamental mathematics is a corner-stone of modern science and engineering.
Mathematical methods of inquiry constitute essential part of and contribute to practically all the sciences nowadays. The history of mankind is reflected in the history of mathematics. Mathematics is a phenomenon of world culture and is the key to modern culture. The destruction of mathematical education may cause damage to the history and culture of all human race. Poor mathematical education violates the basic human rights, in particular, freedom of choosing one's profession.