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Social studies and monitoring
Boltaevskii A.A., Pryadko I.P. - "O stillness of my silent freedom, and ever-laughing crystal": civilization at an intersection pp. 1-25

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.2.17722

Abstract: The subject of this research is the global challenges facing civilization in the beginning of the third millennium. Numerous facts show the close relationship between history and the history of nature. Biochemical processes, according to some researchers, have a direct impact not only on the behavior of individuals, but in general the whole society. Gumilev calls this phenomenon the effect of drive. The need for an equal relationship with nature suggest such dissimilar currents, both domestic cosmists philosophers, anthropologists and environmentalists the XX century., Public figures XX - XXI centuries., Representatives of the modern green. Methods of research in the article is the complex sociological and cultural approach that address the problem of the crisis of modern civilization at an angle different points of view. The article uses the data content analysis of national media and internet sources. The ongoing processes of globalization and the development of scientific and technological progress in our eyes lead mankind to a dead end. Contrary to forecasts Daniel Bell was not a panacea for global problems of post-industrial society. A further phase of the development of society must be based on a completely new way of thinking, whose foundations laid by Vernadsky, and then extended his followers and disciples.
Monahov D.N., Pronchev G.B. - On monitoring results for teaching staff in Moscow region under the conditions of new professional standards pp. 1-9

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.10.2083

Abstract: The article deals with the results obtained in the monitoring of teaching staff in the Moscow region for compliance with modern requirements for subject teacher in terms of new educational and professional standards. The goal of this work is to identify the professional difficulties and methodological problems for teachers in such areas as general pedagogical, scientific-theoretical, methodological, information and communication. The main tasks of the research is to assess the teachers' knowledge of new methods and techniques of training, teachers ability to organize research, independent work of students, teachers knowledge of the achievements of modern science and practice. The studies are conducted among the teaching staff in the form of Web-questionnaires, computer-based testing, interviewing, collection of indirect data. The results of the studies define the needs of teachers. Solutions to identified problems and difficulties for the training, retraining and advanced training of teachers are supposed. Trained teachers, who are able to combine traditional teaching methods and modern information technologies, are necessary to implement new features. Teachers must be able to create their own educational resources, widely use them in their teaching activities.
Goltcova E. - Research of the socio-environmental determination of migration behavior of the youth in Irkutsk Oblast pp. 1-10

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.12.2125

Abstract: The object of this research is the migration behavior of youth, while the subject is the specificity of formation of migration behavior among the young people in Irkutsk Oblast. We can observe various manifestations of migration behavior among this age group, which can consist in a high motivation towards migration, or a complete rejection thereof. The author thoroughly examines the socio-environmental factors of determination of the migration behavior, as well as defines the level of their impact upon the establishment of migration trends. In the last decades, there is a large youth migration outflow from Irkutsk Oblast. The study aimed at revelation of the migration trends, demonstrated that the model of migration behavior among youth of Irkutsk Oblast forms under the direct influence of socio-environmental factors, as well as subjective characteristics of the respondents. The author analyzes the motivating and demotivating factors, and determines the correlations between external and internal factors of determination of the migration behavior.
Moskvich Y., Viktoruk E., Ardyukova O., Dovydenko L.V. - About dominant motivations of success of the students of humanitarian and technical disciplines pp. 1-18

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.11.23166

Abstract: This work examines the hierarchy of motivational orientations for achieving success among the students of humanitarian and technical faculties of Krasnoyarsk universities that are essential for the formation of educational policy aimed at improving the quality of education, as well as monitoring of development of the general cultural competences of the students of various academic disciplines, existing differences and deficits. Major attention is given to the establishment of dominant motivations and their relation to the overall value (optimistic or pessimistic) picture of the world, as well as the defining ethics of behavior and decision-making. The choice of two target audiences is made for verification of hypothesis about the presence of substantial distinction in the strategies for achieving success among the students of humanitarian and engineering disciplines. The article applies the psychological diagnostics of motivations of achieving success among the university students that was recently proposed by the S. A. Pakulina. It determines the nine key categories of success characteristic for the students of modern universities: success as financial realization; success as fortune; success as recognition; success as power; success as achievement; personal success; success as state of mind; success as overcoming; success as calling. The survey contains 36 questions that identify the students’ preferences in each of the nine methodological category of success; 591 students of the three leading universities of Krasnoyarsk (Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University named after V. P. Astafyev, Siberian State University of Science and Techlogies) took part in the research. Regardless of the gender and academic disciplines, the dominant motivations includes the successful achievement of the desired goal, self-realization, and personal content; among the less attractive motives have been determines the exterior success (necessity to rule, influence people, make decisions for others). The common dominant motivation for the majority of respondents (90.2%) is the internalized success, which includes the five types of success: achievement, personal success, state of mind, overcoming obstacles, recognition. The author establish the link between such orientation with the high level of optimism among the students of current generation and their successfulness in education. The acquired results can be valuable in formulation and implementation of the modern educational curriculums and practices, creation of efficient environments for the professional and personal activities, forecasting the types of social and public activities of the students.
Goltcova E. - Marriage behavior of youth in the city of Irkutsk and its determination pp. 1-14

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.1.25108

Abstract: The subject of this research is the marriage behavior of modern youth. The object is the youth residing in a large Siberian city. The article explores the matrimonial patterns of youth in the conditions of urban environment, as well as establishes the factors of its determination. The author traces certain regularities among the young residents of Irkutsk that are reflected in the tendency of decline in the rates of marriage and birth, which increases the relevance of this study. The author applies the methods of survey and analysis of statistical data. A conclusion is made that the reasons of demographic instability in multiple ways are associated with the value orientations and conditions of social environment of the youth. Methodology is based on the authorial concept of determination of demographic behavior from the perceptive of environmental approach. This work is the first to conduct the analysis of marriage behavior of the young residents of Irkutsk who enter into marriage. The scientific novelty consists in the fact that the factors of the youth marriage behavior are viewed within the framework of all components of the social environment – from ecological to economic, political, legal, and socio-cultural circumstances. A conclusion is made that the causes for decline on marriage rate are linked with the conditions of social environment and individual value orientations of the youth.
Kibenko V.A. - Modelling of the processes of regional identity establishment among the population of Arctic Region of the Russian Federation pp. 1-15

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.3.25471

Abstract: The author meticulously examines the processes of establishment of regional identity among the population of Arctic Region of the Russian Federation on the example of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug – territory that in many aspects reflects the specificity of Arctic Region. The indicated question is viewed in sociological-managerial discourse. The object of this research is the regional identity in social management of Arctic territories, while the subject is the processes of establishment of regional identity among the population on Arctic Region from sociological-managerial perspective. The goal of this work consist in development of the sociological-managerial model of regional identity establishment among the population of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. The study leans on the empirical sociological data of the two mass and expert surveys carried out by the author over the period of 2014-2016/ The article reveals the processes of establishment of the regional self-consciousness within the sociological-managerial aspects throughout the entire period of time, since the formation of the Autonomous Okrug until the present stage. The author determines from the portfolio of identities of the population of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and carefully describes the layered structure of regional identity, as well as defines its place within the hierarchy of territorial identity. The key socioeconomic and sociocultural factors of population’s activity of the Autonomous Okrug are determined. The sociological-managerial model of the establishment of regional self-consciousness of the population of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug is structured and described.
Vasenina I.V., Pronchev G.B. - Post-graduate student, the department of Source Studies, Moscow State University pp. 1-11

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.4.25972

Abstract: Virtual social environments as an instrument for motivating youth to sociopolitical activity. The development of information and communication technologies in the Internet encourages the emergence of new virtual environments that affect civic mobilization of the youth. The authors analyze the participation of youth in sociopolitical events, as well as identify the factors that may obstruct their desire for participation. The article determines the political parties that enjoy most popularity among youth alongside the favored sources for acquiring the sociopolitical information. The objectivity of the online coverage of events is assessed from the youth perspective. The empirical foundation of this study is the author’s sociological online survey, which involved 412 respondents ages 18 to 29. The results demonstrate the overall positive attitude to sociopolitical segment of our society. The basis of youth motivation towards sociopolitical activity lies in their interest in politics, as well as assurance in the ability to affect the political events. However, assessing the activeness of the youth, the authors underline the clear passive position, associated with the distrust in political segment. Young people actively use Internet as the source for receiving sociopolitical information; the majority notes the high degree of objectivity of the information acquired from Internet.
Demidova Y. - Models of social integration of the example of Anastasian ecovillages “Slavnoye” and “Kovcheg” pp. 1-7

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.5.26087

Abstract: The focus of this research is the uniting motives and their implementation in the aforementioned communities. The work is based on the hypothesis about the existence of the established collectivism in Anastasian communities. On one hand, it was formed by the common ideological field of Anastasianism, while on the other – the problem of spatial social remoteness of the material and social resources of a city, which served as motivation for integration of the former residents as the ideological congregations. The process of “unification” leans on the demarcation of common interests and practices of the collective mutualism. The key method is the in-depth interview. The author also applied the method on nonrandom sample, snowball sampling – the selection of respondents in accordance with the references of local residents. The material presents interest due to the abundance of field observation in fairly close communities of present time, as well as provides an idea about the actual relationship between its members. Ecovillages “Slavnoye” and “Kovcheg”, in essence, are the communities of collective type, uniting people with various religious preferences. Many of them are the adherers of the New Age movement, while others self-identify themselves outside the ideological context. They see their belonging in sharing the universal human values: neighborliness, ban of abusive language and alcohol, property insurance, healthy eating, obtainment of personal freedom from the imposed city stereotypes. In general, the integrative models are based on the practical mutual help of the community members, financial self-sufficiency (carrying out of holiday events, festivals, joint labor artels), as well as religious and leisure practices. However, even within the ideological commonwealth, exists and opinion about the lack of societality despite the common behavioral norms, as well as sharing of responsibilities and single cultural orientation.
Martynova A. - Impact of the country of origin of goods or services upon the consumer behavior pp. 1-8

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.6.26345

Abstract: This article is dedicated to examination of the country of origin of goods or services as an important criterion in consumer choice. The author considers the history of establishment of such vector of research, as well as main conclusions made over the time. The article determines the key directions of research on the topic “an effect of the country of origin”, and the importance of development of this aspect at the present time. Conclusions are made on the attitude of the Russians towards Russia as the country of origin of the goods. The author conducts an online survey, which contained the 14-element scale described in this article. It confirmed the results of the previous research on the “effect of the country of origin”. The author underlines that the Russians are willing to demonstrate patriotism by choosing the goods manufactured domestically in order to support the national producers. However, the consumers are not satisfied with the quality of manufactured products. The higher is the level of difficulty of manufacturing, the more consumers prefer to buy foreign products.
Zhalsanova V.G. - Private farming of rural residents: means of survival or advancement? (Based on the materials of sociological research in the Republic Buryatia) pp. 1-7

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.9.27201

Abstract: This article examines the role and functional importance of the private subsidiary farming in the life of Russian rural residents. Collectivization of agriculture conducted in 1930’s had significant in its scale consequences; first and foremost – the alienation of peasant population from land. Just a small private farmstead simply helped to survive and provide basic needs. The social and structural reforms of 1990’s in agricultural sector actualized private farming as the means of survival. The article leans on the analysis of sociological surveys carried out in the Republic of Buryatia, using the method of questionnaire. The results confirmed the theses of multiple Russian researchers on the occupation of rural population in private farming as a distinct adaptive strategy in the conditions of economic crisis and escalating unemployment. The article also verifies the conclusions on law marketability of such farmsteads due to the lack of necessary financial and material resources of their owners for achieving the new production capacities. The important sociocultural role of private farming aimed at support of agricultural communities and development of rural territories in modern Russia is underlined. 
Maykova E.Y., Simonova E. - Representations of the residents of Russian municipalities about the local self-governance as an indicator of self-governance potential of population (on the example of Tver Region) pp. 1-9

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.1.28562

Abstract: The subject of this research is the analysis of such indicator of the level of self-governance potential of population as the citizens’ representations on the nature of local self-governance, which imply the impact of the state and other social actors upon the local self-governance, as well as the citizens’ role in implementation of administrative activity at the local level. The examination of such representations allows determining the peculiarities of administrative and self-governance processes at the local level alongside the prospects for development of the municipal practices in Russia. The article provides the data of sociological monitoring conducted in Tver Region over the period from 2009 to 2018 (2009-2011 Tver; 2012-2019 Tver Region). The object of research are the residents of the cities, urban-type settlements and rural localities of Tver Region aged 18 and above. The method of formalized interview was applied in the course of the study. The author explores the representations of regional population about the optimal models of organization of administrative system by the modern Russian society, essential characteristics of the local self-governance, potential sources of influence upon the activity of the municipal authorities, as well as evaluation of the level of impact of ordinary citizens upon the work of government agencies. The author’s special contribution lies in tracing the dynamics of representations of the residents of Tver Region on the local self-governance throughout the recent decade, which allows determining the substantial growth of activist orientations of the Russian citizens, as well as the existence of barrier for realization of self-government potential of population. The acquired information can be valuable for the state and municipal authorities with regards to involvement of population into the self-governance practices.
Ossipova T., Maksimova S.G., Noyanzina O.E., Omel'chenko D.A. - Institutionalization of the system of public assistance for middle age and elderly population pp. 1-7

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.11.30882

Abstract: The key purpose of this article lies in consideration of the factors of institutionalization of the system of public assistance of elderly population in the modern regions of Russia. The authors examine such aspects as the impact of environmental, macrolevel factors upon the situation among middle age and elderly population; current state of the system of various forms of public support for the elderly people; and their social surrounding. Particular attention is given to the problems of formation of the system of socio-psychological, psychological and moral support, as well as protection of the rights of the middle age and elderly people in various spheres. Methodology is presented by the structural-functional analysis that allows determining institutional conditions forming comfortable environment that contribute to social inclusion of the elderly population into social life. The authors selected the method of structured questionnaire with an option for multiple answers, surveying the population aged 40 and over from the three regions of the Russian Federation: Altai Krai, Zabaykalsky Krai and Kemerovo Oblast. The scientific novelty is substantiated by the acquisition of new data characterizing the institutional conditions of the system of public assistance for the elderly people. The population believes that the government on the legislative level has created fairly comfortable conditions for the life of retirees, associated mostly with ensuring social guarantees, benefits, compensations, and so on. However, the establishment of the system of moral and psychological support of the elderly, as well as protection of their rights in various spheres is not well developed in the Russian society, and would manifest as a depriving factor associated with the exclusion of elderly population from the system of socio-communicative relations and depreciation of the social values of the status of elderly person.
Trinadtsatko A.A. - Performing art as an instrument of increasing social activity of the visually impaired people pp. 1-21

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.4.35415

Abstract: The object of this research is the process of sociocultural rehabilitation of the people with disabilities as an instrument for their social adaptation and integration. The subject of this research is performing art ad form of manifestation of social activity of the visually impaired people. The goal consists in compiling social portrait of a typical participant of inclusive theater for visually impaired people and establishing correlation between the theatrical activity of such people and their social activity in other spheres of life. Leaning on the analysis of scientific sources and own empirical research, the author attempts to compile an exemplary portrait of the visually impaired person participating in the inclusive theater for such invariant of persons with heath limitations. The author also drawn parallel between the social characteristics of the visually impaired people, their participation in theatrical activity and social activity in other spheres of life. The novelty of this work consists in compiling social portrait of the typical representative of inclusive theater for visually impaired people, which indicates that men with severe visual impairment in the age group 41-15, who have higher education, are employed,  attend cultural and sports events, have skills of artistic reflection of the surrounding world and creative potential, are more involved in such activities. Their theatrical activity is not so much an instrument of sociocultural rehabilitation, but rather a means of personal fulfillment and self-actualization through public participation in stage performances and receiving public recognition. The scientific value of the acquired results lies in the fact that based on formation of social portrait of an actor with visual impairment in the inclusive theater, the author proposes the vectors for conducting multidisciplinary studies of various invariants of the discredited stigma group of persons with health limitations in the context of reflection of their social characteristics and for improving the instrumental, artistic, and efficient components of art therapy.
Svinukhova Y.N. - Gender aspect of social differentiation of population in modern Russian society: trends of manifestation and leveling measures pp. 1-18

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.12.34528

Abstract: This article examines the gender form of division of labor as one of the vectors of analysis of social stratification of the Russian society. The goal consists in determination of the role and specificity of gender factor in the current level of differentiation, as well as in demonstration of its growing relevance in the current Russian conditions. The subject of this research is gender as a stereotype of perception and a stratification category. The study is based on the methods of systemic analysis, gender approach to the analysis of labor market, theoretical positions and methods accumulated in sectoral and cross-disciplinary field of sociology: sociology of labor, sociology of family, economic sociology, and economic anthropology. The empirical base contains the data of the Federal State Statistics Service. Secondary data analysis is applied. The quantitative and qualitative characteristics of gender asymmetry are described. The author highlights the main types and forms of discrimination against women in labor sphere. The article determines and systematizes the key factors of increase in social differentiation of population. The conducted comparative analysis of statistical data demonstrates that in modern world, gender does not lose its importance within the system of differentiating characteristics in the social structure; namely in the Russian Federation, it considerably affects the process of social stratification. The author describes relevant regulatory measures in this area.
Erokhina L.D., Fedorov A.A. - The influence of online social media on consumer preferences of young people aged 22-25 years pp. 1-9

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.9.38660

EDN: OKEHJQ

Abstract: The object of the study is youth. The purpose of the article is to study modern forms of influence of social institutions (social media and advertising) on consumer preferences of young people. The subject of the study is the peculiarities of consumer decision–making under the influence of the Internet media. Research methods: analysis of scientific literature, content analysis and classroom studies of social media, sociological survey. The results of the study allow us to find out the manageability of youth as a social group, to determine the role of social media in the formation of consumer behavior of young people. The most interesting, from the point of view of young people, social media have been identified. The possibilities of influencing consumer behavior through the contents of images and symbols are indicated.     The dependence of the consumer behavior of young people on the opinion of famous personalities advertising goods and services has been established. Not only the general consumer preferences of this youth group are analyzed, but also differences in preferences based on gender. The novelty of the work performed lies in the study of consumer behavior of the selected age group from 22 to 25 years. Conclusion: consumption is aimed not so much at maximizing individual utility as at creating a certain socially approved level and model of consumption. The results of the study can be used in the formation of a youth image and lifestyle, the orientation of consumer behavior.
Popov E.A., Zamyatina O.N., Akhmedova A.R., Koda E.A., Zamyatin I.D. - Factors of professional socialization of students (on the example of Altai State University) pp. 1-21

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.12.68737

EDN: UULQLQ

Abstract: Currently, Russian society is faced with a number of political, social and economic challenges and difficulties, which in one way or another has changed all spheres of people's life. Students, student socialization and self-determination ŕre no exception. The formation of new vectors of the development of modern education and the exit from the Bologna process changed the habitual life of the student, shifted their professional socialization. As a result, a new image of student is formed, which has a qualitatively different way of developing both general cultural and professional competencies. One of the clearest examples of such changes is the mass secondary employment of students literally from the 1st year of study at the university. Moreover, studying at a university is directly related to the further self-determination of an individual, the search for his own life path, but the crisis realities complicate such a search, as a result, the old motivational components of studying at a university turn out to be ineffective. A graduate of a modern university will have to face contradictions between the demands of the labor market and the market of educational services. It is quite possible that a person cannot get a job in his specialty, but this state of affairs is not considered something new and surprising, therefore, modern professional socialization of a student should work on this aspect. Thus, the young specialist is ready for almost any challenges of the labor market, social reality in general.
Pankovskii P.A., Ryabova T.M. - Dynamics of the development of the digital economy of small businesses in single-industry towns in the Orenburg region. Prospects and risks. pp. 1-17

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.9.44044

EDN: YLXEUE

Abstract: The article presents an overview of the dynamics of the development of the digital economy of small enterprises in single-industry towns, presenting an analysis of the impact of digital technologies on this area. For the purpose of the study, Gai and Mednogorsk were selected from seven single-industry settlements in the Orenburg region, since these cities have a similar specialization (non-ferrous metallurgy). The article provides a comparative analysis of digital dynamics in the selected single-industry towns against the background of all-Russian and regional statistics. The features of the number, employment of small and medium-sized enterprises, income, and other aspects of development are investigated, as well as the strengths and problems of each single-industry town are identified. The article presents an overview of the dynamics of the development of the digital economy at small enterprises in such single-industry towns of the Orenburg region as Guy and Mednogorsk with a focus on the analysis of the impact of digital technologies. The study showed that digital technologies have a significant impact on small businesses, contributing to their growth and development. It is important to note that, despite some differences, both in the quality of the Internet and the scale, in general, there is no significant difference between the single-industry towns of Guy and Mednogorsk - the number of enterprises is stable, the number of employees is decreasing, and turnover is growing at a rate similar to inflation. This analysis also revealed several nationwide and regional trends that can become the basis for developing strategies to support small businesses in single-industry towns and other regions. These trends include an increase in the number and employment in the SME sector, an increase in income and profits, while the growth rates of indicators in the Orenburg region exceed similar indicators for the country as a whole, thus, there is no clear link between the development of the digital economy of small businesses in single-industry towns and in the region as a whole.
Ovchinnikov D. - Modern problems of socialization of teenagers at school pp. 1-8

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.10.44219

EDN: ZUSZIU

Abstract: The subject of the study is the concept of socialization applicable to school education and adolescence. Based on the analysis of various sources, the characteristic features of this process are noted. With the help of the data obtained in the course of an independently conducted sociological study based on the methods of questionnaire survey, observation, study of documentation, in the schools of the Tula region (with a time gap of 5 years), a whole set of definite conclusions is formulated about certain aspects of the practice of modern school education, its role in the socialization of adolescents, as well as typical problematic aspects of this process are identified in order to take into account and adjust in further work. In particular, there is a tendency to reduce the lack of knowledge of schoolchildren in various academic subjects; modern Tula youth is mainly focused on such areas of activity as economics, management, medicine and healthcare; the main conditions for success in modern society, young people are increasingly inclined to see their own efforts and hard work; that school in our time is not such an agent of socialization, which contributes to the development of teenagers' ideas about the family as the main unit of society; the school in which they study did not have a significant impact on such positions as "plans for the future", "formation of moral qualities of personality", "formation of an active life position", "choice of profession"; the influence of the school on health is negative; in the ranking of institutions responsible for fostering a sense of tolerance in society, the school ranks third after the family with a significant lag and the state; a creative approach in teaching schoolchildren will also help solve the problem of raising the status of a literature teacher in the eyes of students. The main conclusion is that socialization is primarily designed to ensure the constant personal growth of adolescents.
Popov E.A., Sterlyadeva N.A., Akhmedova A.R., Koda E.A., Kozlova V.A. - Satisfaction of rural and urban high school students with the functioning of the general secondary education system pp. 1-19

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.11.48480

EDN: YKIIGP

Abstract: The modern system of Russian general education is in a state of permanent crisis. The thing is that during the transition from the Soviet educational system to modern educational standards, all the fundamental foundations of the educational process were changed, while the new standards did not receive due verification. As a result, modern educational standards and programs are regularly adjusted, shifting the vector of study from one direction of school subjects to another. In this case, the most vulnerable element in the educational system is the subject of the educational process – schoolchildren, especially high school students – persons studying from 9th to 11th grade. The existence of a crisis in the education system is confirmed by a wide range of educational services on the market, ranging from private tutors to online schools for preparing for the Unified State Exam. At first glance, there is nothing surprising in the fact that a high school student goes to classes with a tutor or studies at an online school – this will allow him to successfully pass the main state or unified state exam and enroll in a particular educational institution on a budget. But at the same time, this means the fact that the knowledge that is given to the student at school does not satisfy the educational needs of the student, namely the key request regarding the successful passing of the state exam.
Akhmedova A.R., Vakker P.A., Zheldakova A.V., Medvedeva M.V., Gomonov D.I. - Leisure practices as a factor of family conflicts (based on the materials of a sociological study in Barnaul) pp. 1-16

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2024.1.69013

EDN: CRBVEK

Abstract: The subject of this study is leisure practices as a factor of family conflicts. The relevance of studying the problem of leisure practices as a factor of family conflicts lies in the fact that family leisure has a significant impact on the relationships of family members, can improve relationships if properly organized, or aggravate conflict situations. The practical significance of the study is to increase the awareness of the adult generation about the importance of organizing family leisure, which will reduce the level of conflict in families. To study the influence of leisure practices on the occurrence of conflicts in the family, a methodology was developed and a sociological study was conducted among residents of the city of Barnaul. The study was implemented through a quantitative method of collecting information – a survey in the form of a questionnaire. In the process of scientific research, the following methods were used: descriptive method; categorization method; analysis method, as well as a survey. To study the influence of leisure practices on the occurrence of conflicts in the family, a methodology was developed and a sociological study was conducted among residents of the city of Barnaul. According to the results of the study on leisure practices as a factor of family conflicts, the following conclusions were made: Firstly, respondents prefer the consumption of different types of content as a form of family leisure. Secondly, respondents spend quite a lot of time organizing family leisure, it is logical that they are often interested in it. Thirdly, respondents believe that the main role of leisure is to strengthen and unite family members. They rarely argue about leisure, and when they argue, it is mainly because of its forms and content. Fourth, the level of conflict in the respondents' families is low. Respondents are more likely to encounter short-term and superficial conflicts, which indicates their desire to maintain close relationships.
Akhmedova A.R., Chukanova T.V., Vakker P.A., Zheldakova A.V., Medvedeva M.V., Makamov D.K. - Students' participation in social networks' conflicts (based on the materials of a sociological study of Barnaul universities) pp. 1-15

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2024.2.69128

EDN: NKQMCW

Abstract: In the modern world, there is a significant number of collisions in the Internet space, which occur not only in interpersonal communication online, but also on various social networks with a large number of participants. Almost any social network that supports the function of discussion, commenting on the information provided, allows you to observe a number of pre-conflict and conflict situations. Despite the fact that the space in which communication takes place is virtual, the consequences of conflicts in it can be more than real, both for an individual and for a number of participants. Conflict situations can have an impact on the daily life of opponents and collectively affect social processes in society. In his work, the author studies in depth the nature of conflicts in social networks. The study was implemented through a quantitative method of collecting information – a survey in the form of a questionnaire. The general totality of the study was made up of students from Barnaul who are users of social networks. The study was conducted using a selective method. The sample totals 367 respondents. The sample size was determined by the capabilities of the researcher. A single-stage sampling was used, the selection unit was specific students. According to the results of the study, the following conclusions were made. Firstly, the vast majority of students use social networks every day, but only half of them have participated or are involved in conflicts. Secondly, students most often conflict on social networks with strangers and in community comments. Thirdly, trolling is still one of the important problems of social networks. A significant part of the (interviewed) students became victims of trolls. Fourth, most of the conflicts in social networks in which students participate are short-lived and occur through verbal debates. Fifth, most students choose a more "peaceful" behavior strategy. Sixth, many students determine the beginning of a conflict in a social network by negative emotions from interaction and consider the presence of physical distance to be the main feature of the described conflicts.
Akhmedova A.R., Vakker P.A., Zheldakova A.V., Medvedeva M.V., Gomonov D.I., Gerakina V.O. - Tolerance in the student environment of the University (based on the materials of a sociological study in Barnaul) pp. 1-14

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2024.3.69214

EDN: TXRIZS

Abstract: The relevance of studying the problem of tolerance among university students lies in the fact that by now there has been a panoramic vision of the problem of tolerance. It should be noted that it is the youth who is the main subject of tolerance. Since it is during this period of human socialization that the norms of the worldview with which he will lead his future life in society are laid down for him through social institutions. In this regard, it is necessary to clarify the subjective attitude of students to tolerance as a social phenomenon, to consider the factors of tolerance formation among students, to identify the ideas of students about tolerance, to determine the awareness of students about the term "tolerance". This article presents an analysis of the ideas of the student youth of the city of Barnaul about the phenomenon of tolerance. The study was implemented through a quantitative method of collecting information – a survey in the form of a questionnaire. The general body of the study was made up of students from Barnaul. The sample size was 348 people. The type of sampling is targeted. The study used a selection method such as the method of spontaneous selection. The vast majority of students consider the topic of tolerance to be relevant, and also note the need for tolerance in Russian society. The prevailing part of the student youth believes that significant attention should be paid to the education of tolerance. For students of the city of Barnaul, such types of tolerance as political, interethnic, gender, interfaith and sexual orientation turned out to be the most difficult to manifest. In modern Russian society, the most necessary types of tolerance, according to students, are sexual orientation tolerance, interethnic tolerance, tolerance to various forms of self-expression. Physiological, religious and gender issues received a lower percentage of respondents' responses, from which it can be concluded that students do not consider these types of tolerance necessary. Most often, according to students, the topic of tolerance is raised on social networks. The majority of Barnaul students believe that tolerance is highlighted in a positive way.
Rogach O.V. - Consolidation of resources of the local communities as a strategic landmark for sustainable development of tourist attractiveness of the Russian territories pp. 7-14

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.8.27052

Abstract: The decline in domestic tourism, destruction of tourist attractions, as well as deficit of local budgets projects the need for shifting the focus of government efforts from the economic aspects of tourism development towards the search for new sources of tourist attractiveness of the municipal formations. The object of this research is the resources of the local communities, possibilities and confinements of their consolidation on the task for development of tourist attractiveness of the Russian territories. The subject of this research is the orientations of population towards participation in the processes of enhancing tourist attractiveness of the territories of municipal formations and promotion of the local tourism services. Special attention is given to the examination of sustainable development of Russian territories in the context of conversion of resources of the local communities to the sphere of domestic tourism. A conclusion is made on the priority of population participation in promoting tourism services through using the media content, attraction of volunteers, nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations to establishment and distribution of tourist attractions. It is noted that the government does not consider the capabilities and initiatives of local communities as a resource for sustainable development of tourist attractiveness of the territories, thus the fragmentary attempts of engagement of the local population into development of domestic tourism are limited by the organizational and legislative dysfunctions.
Raitina M.Y., Pokrovskaya E.M. - Categorical explication of ethnic identity as a morphogenic principle of the formation of ethno-social educational space of a university pp. 8-15

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.5.26128

Abstract: This article is dedicated to the examination of correlation between the types of ethnic identity and the stages of cross-cultural adaptation, presented in the work models of behavioral vectors within the educational space. The object of this research is the ethnic identity; the subjects is the peculiarities of ethnic identity of the student youth. The goal lies in determination of correlation in terms of the formation of ethno-social educational space of a university through emphasizing the dualistic construct of ethnic inclusion – ethnic exclusion, which is suggested by the authors for the first time. Considering the realities of educational ethnic environment, the results of conducted analysis allow creating a new comfort barrier-free interethnic space that at the confluence of interdisciplinary synthesis. Based on the two sociological survey conducted in 2014 and 2017, the author examined the peculiarities of ethnic identity of the student youth (on the example of Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics). The scientific significance consists in the fact that the performed set of scientific-applied sociological studies (2014 and 2017) aimed at determination of the types of ethnic identity of the student youth of Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, among which can be presented the groups of ethnic identity of ethno-centric type prone to the influence of the ideology of extremism, allows speaking about the currently emerging negative sociocultural transformations. The author develops the system of quality indicators (suggesting the barrier-free comfort interaction) of the formation of ethno-social educational environment.  
Gallyamov R.R., Kuznetsova Y.A. - Evolution of leading trends in the quality of higher education as indicator of socialization of economy in the Russian region pp. 9-24

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.10.24235

Abstract: This article reviews the evolution of key quality parameters of higher education as an indicator of socialization of economy in the Russian region. The authors propose the original definition to the notions of “quality of higher education” and its functional components. At the same time, the quality of higher education is analyzed as a social category that changes its functional content depending on which professional competences of the students of higher schools are most relevant from the perspective of federal standards and practice requirements, and therefore, realization of public interests. The authors examine the evolution of representations on the quality of higher education of such actors as the students and expert educators. Presence of the results of sociological surveys carried out within a decade (2006-2016), allowed the author to conduct a panel analysis, reveal the leading trends in the quality of higher education in one of the Russian regions, as well as trace their evolution. The empirical base of the research became the results of the four sociological surveys (2006, 2007, 2011, and 2016) performed over 10 years in several leading universities of Ufa.
Rudenkin D. - Heuristic potential of Marc Prensky’s theory of “digital natives” in studying the modern Russian youth pp. 9-19

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.9.30365

Abstract: The pivotal question of this work is the prospects of application of the “digital natives” theory developed by the American sociologist Marc Prensky in studying the modern Russian youth. In the course of the analysis of relevant statistical and sociological data, the author comes to a conclusion that potentially the theory of “digital natives” can quite accurately describe the specificities of mentality and behavior inherent to the Russian youth. A majority of the representatives of the modern Russian youth was growing up in the conditions of rapid digitalization of the society, and became accustomed to using the Internet very actively. Leaning on the data of the personally conducted sociological survey among the youth of Yekaterinburg (N = 1766; 18-24 years of age), the author aims to verify if this peculiar context of moving into adulthood affects their mentality and behavior, as well as to the representatives of modern youth show the evidence of “digital natives” described by M. Prensky. The key conclusion lies in the statement that the mentality and behavior of young people trace the qualities that accordant to M. Prensky’s theory should be characteristic to the “digital natives”. The research demonstrates the high intensity of Internet usage, versatility of Internet activity, and clear tendency to hedonistic practices. All of the aforementioned facts testify to the typical qualities of “digital natives”. The author not only revises M. Prensky’s theory of “digital natives”, but also describes a particular instance of its application for explaining the social processes. The research results may be valuable for the scholars interested in studying the impact of Internet upon social processes and behavioral practices of modern youth.
Ossipova T. - Peculiarities of social institutionalization in the modern Kazakh society pp. 9-20

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.10.30811

Abstract: The subject of this research is the institutionalization factors of the system of social service for persons with special needs. The analysis is based on the materials of sociological studies in the region of Eastern Kazakhstan. The author examines the key factors of institutionalization of the system of social service for persons with special needs in the Eastern Kazakhstan: legislative, demographic, healthcare, social, economic, etc.; as well as describes the peculiarities of the basic processes of social integration, daily activities, and development of the dependants’ potential. The analysis of sociological surveys along with the conducted field research defined the core factors of institutionalization of the system of social service of persons with special needs in the region of Eastern Kazakhstan. The scientific novelty consists in the analysis of the social institutionalization of persons with special needs in the Eastern Kazakhstan region on the basis of integrative approach that allowed analyzing the factors of the institutionalization of social service of persons with special needs. The author defines the main approach incorporating all factors within the framework of the system.
Fenvesh T.A., Zabelina E.Y., Kostyaeva E. - Study of Stigmatization of People with Mental Illnesses among Young People pp. 9-21

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.3.39751

EDN: NFZXIL

Abstract: The subject of the study is the problem of stigmatization of people with mental illnesses. Currently, the problem of stigmatization of people with mental illnesses reaches a fairly high level. First of all, this tendency is expressed in a dismissive, and sometimes even contemptuous attitude towards neurodifferent individuals associated with fears, fears and prejudices regarding the behavior of persons with an established mental diagnosis. We are talking about attributing to mentally ill people the ability and willingness to commit various crimes, including serious ones, and vice versa, society often assigns to mentally healthy criminals the presence of a mental disorder that they did not have. The novelty of the study lies in a two-way process that aggravates the process of stigmatization: on the one hand, modern medicine allows more accurately diagnosing various mental disorders and selecting adequate treatment so that the life of an individual does not differ or almost does not differ from a person who does not suffer from similar disorders. On the other hand, the same modern world, the pace of life and the level of stress provokes the appearance and development of mental disorders, as evidenced by both twenty-year-old and modern studies. The main conclusions based on the results of the study in this paper: there is a fairly high level of interest in the student society to the topic of mental health in general, a relatively loyal attitude towards neurodifferent individuals. For people who treat mentally ill people less loyally, the main motive for stigmatization is fear, fear due to the "unpredictability" of the behavior of people with severe mental disorders. It is also important to note that a significant part of the respondents claim that in Russia the level of mental education, the quality of medical care and the level of support for people with mental illnesses, measures aimed at integrating such people into society are not of sufficient quality.
Popov E.A., Antonovich I.V., Akhmedova A.R., Koda E.A., Kozlova V.A. - Secondary employment of modern students (on the example of AltSU students) pp. 9-22

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.10.48477

EDN: YZPVCQ

Abstract: Currently, a student who simultaneously receives a higher education and works somewhere is becoming quite commonplace. Moreover, the tendency to combine study and work is characteristic of the whole world. Secondary employment allows students not only to improve their financial situation, become financially independent from their parents, but also to acquire a number of communicative and professional competencies that can be successfully applied in the future. Moreover, the practice of secondary employment allows you to form a certain work experience, which can be an advantage in employment after graduation. The phenomenon of secondary employment of a student is difficult to assess unambiguously, on the one hand, there is an accelerated professional socialization of an individual, his rapid inclusion in a new social reality, into which a young person will have to move fully after graduation. The student becomes more responsible, manages his time more competently. On the other hand, secondary employment is realized precisely in their free time from study, negatively affecting the amount of time allocated to prepare for classes, sessions, etc. The key problem of secondary employment of a student is that often the specialty of study is in no way connected with the place of work. This fact increases the likelihood that an individual after graduating from university will go to work not in his specialty, which makes it more difficult for the demands of the labor market and the education system to produce necessary quantity of specialists a certain domain. Also, not all students are able to correctly prioritize work and academic activities, as a result of which there are distortions that negatively affect educational activities.
Kabanov P.A. - Victimological characteristics of corruption crime in the Respublic of Belarus: analysis of statistical data for 2007-2012. pp. 10-21

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2014.2.10950

Abstract: The object of studies includes official quantitative statistical data characterizing the situation with the corruption crime in the Republic of Belarus for the period from 2007 to 2012; official statistical data characterizing victims of corruption crime in the Republic of Belarus for the period between 2007 and 2012.; official statistical data reflecting social and demographic characteristics of victims of corruption crimes in the Republic of Belarus for the period of 2007 and 2012; tendencies characterizing the victimological element of corruption crime in the Republic of Belarus; social consequences, characterizing the situation in the sphere of corruption crime in the Republic of Belarus. The author used the issues of victimologic characteristics of the corruption crime in the Republic of Belarus for the period of 2007 to 2012 based upon  the data provided by the official statistics of the Information Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. As a result of the study it was found out that in the Republic of Belarus they organized reporting, which characterizes quantity characteristics of registered crimes and data on the persons who have committed these crime, and the amount of damage from their acts, and also data on their victims is being reported, which allows to provide statistical analysis of corruption crime, its negative social consequences and the victimologic characteristics of the victims.  The statistical analysis showed that the most of victims of corruption crimes concerns corruption theft, abuse of public position, a large number of natural persons suffer from abuse of competence and bribery, while there is a small number of victims of failure of the officials to take necessary actions. Mostly the victims of the corruption crimes are citizens of Belarus, and a number of foreigners among the victims is insignificant.  The typical "portrait" of a victim of corruption crime in Belarus is as follows: it is a citizen of the Republic of Belarus, male, age 18 to 49, worker or a person with no permanent source of income.
Boronoev P.G. - Social ill-being as a factor of suicidal behavior of minors in the Republic of Buryatia pp. 10-16

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.12.28148

Abstract: This article examines the social ill-being as a factor of suicidal behavior of the minors. The author analyzes the factors of social ill-being of population in the Republic of Buryatia, as well as its impact upon suicidal behavior of the minors. Over the recent years, there have been recorded 39.6 cases of suicide per 100,000 people, which is double the nationwide average. It ranks 4th among the 85 subjects of the Russian Federation by the frequency of suicides. It is determined that one of the factors of social ill-being is the low level of personal income in the republic, income inequality, and presence of categories of people with income below subsistence level. The survey data among the school students demonstrates the correlational link not only of the unlawful behavior, asocial lifestyle, but also the consistent depressive emotional state with the socioeconomic factors. The acquired important applied and theoretical positions on the social nature of suicidal behavior are of particular interest from the perspective of psychology, sociology and social work.
Batyrshina E.N. - Correlation of atheistic and religious outlook among the groups of student youth (on the example of the Republic of Bashkortostan) pp. 13-19

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.12.24900

Abstract: This article analyzes the student youth of the Republic of Bashkortostan from the standpoint of religious and atheistic perceptions. In the course of this work, the author introduces the unpublished empirical materials of ethno-sociological survey conducted in 2017 among the four large universities, involving 462 students: Bashkir State Pedagogical University named after M. Akmulla, Bashkir State Medical University, Bashkir State University, and Neftekamsk Branch of Bashkir State University. An attempt was made to analyze the correlation of religious and atheistic outlook with regards to ethnic aspect of the modern student youth, using the example of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The survey consisted of 40 closed questions; the sample frame included several faculties of various disciplines. The draft of respondents was carried out using the cluster sampling method; the survey was based on face-to-face technology; the polling forms were given at the spot. The acquired material was integrated and analyzed using the program SPSS Statistics 0.17. Bashkortostan is one of the most mosaic regions of multinational Russia in the ethnic and religious regard; currently it counts over 160 nationalities that carry the centuries-long religious traditions, such as Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Paganism, etc. All of this makes relevant the question of the modern religious identity of student youth, because in the nearest future, the religious climate in the region and countrywide depends of this population group.
Sedykh O.G., Zimina E.V., Osipova N.I. - Cultural and leisure activities as a tool for improving the system of social work with elderly citizens: successful regional practices pp. 13-25

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.2.37608

Abstract: The subject of the study is the organization of social work with elderly citizens through cultural and leisure activities. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that in society at present, the problem of socio-cultural development of older citizens plays a huge role in their adaptation after retirement. The solution to this problem in the social context should be sought in the cultural and leisure sphere. The successful experience of a non-profit organization in the implementation of projects for elderly citizens is considered on the example of the G. Shelekhov Charitable Foundation. The purpose of the study is to study successful practices in organizing social work with senior citizens in the direction of improving leisure activities, the introduction of these practices into the activities of a charitable organization. In the study of the research problem, general scientific methods were used, such as: analysis, synthesis, comparison. As a research method, the questionnaire survey method was taken as a basis. The comparative analysis made it possible to consider successful practices of organizing cultural and leisure activities for senior citizens of different regions of the Russian Federation. The results of the study represented the existing experience accumulated by the G. Shelekhov Charitable Foundation in the implementation of socially significant projects through the development of innovative types of socio-cultural activities on the example of a specific municipality. The practical significance of the work consists in generalizing the experience of organizing leisure activities of elderly citizens. The results of the study can be implemented in the work of social institutions, non-profit organizations in order to improve the organization of cultural and leisure activities of the elderly.
Gabaraeva M.R. -
The dynamics of coverage of Beslan terrorist attack in regional and federal media
pp. 14-25

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.8.33087

Abstract: The coverage of terrorist attacks by mass media forms a certain outlook upon the course of events among the audience. Studying the texts of news sources allows tracing the transformation of perception of terrorist attacks over time. The goal of this article consists in the analysis of coverage of Beslan terrorist attack in September of 2004 in regional and federal Russian mass media. The author conducted a content analysis and comparative analysis of information posted on the information portal “15th Region” as regional media of North Ossetia and RBK ad federal mass media representatives. The following conclusions were made: regional media give major attention to the problems of victims, their personal stories and future life, while federal media rater focus on the global problem of terrorism in the country and worldwide. One of the trends in covering terrorist attacks is the admission of ineffectiveness of the actions of government and aw enforcement structures which manifests in the regional media to a greater extent. It is also worth noting that the interest to the topic fades quicker in federal media, rather than in regional.
Demetradze M.R. - Social and cultural basis for the interdisciplinary domestic state policy and modern international relations. pp. 15-35

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2014.1.10758

Abstract: The modernization character of the modern global processes demands new knowledge, high qualification of state administration. It is a necessary condition for the institutionalization of the modernization processes in all of the sphere of life of the society, participation in the global economic system at the modern basis, implementation of domestic and foreign policy in the interests of society and people.  It is the modernization markers, and not territorial, military or natural resources, that currently define authority, status, prestige and level of development of states.  That is why domestic and foreign policy get more and more closely intertwined, and that is why these problems are directly related to the spread of the modern standards in the various spheres of social life. Without such a domestic policy inclusion of the state into the global modernization processes loses its meaning and gets distorted, and the states themselves lose the status of fully competent participants of international relations.  The social and cultural methodology of the interdisciplinarity introduces the methods of situation analysis, problem diagnostics and forecasting in the sphere of making the model of social and cultural sphere for the future, and participation of society and the state in the modern modernization processes.  The key role is given to the idea - the modernization goal, which  shall form the content-matrix for the course of development of the state and allows to find responses to the questions: what needs changing, how and why it needs changing, what should be achieved, and what the use for the society and necessary period for changes are.  The social and cultural methods of interdisciplinarity serve as instruments for the influence on specific objects, defining the trajectory of their transfer from one status to another and the parameters of their motion towards the goal.
Odintsov A.V. - The experience of databases integration of the public opinion survey pp. 15-20

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.1.25131

Abstract:   The object of this research is the databases collected in the course of studying the public opinion, the specificity of which lies in the presence of different variables, application of wide range of scales, as well as diverse levels of representativity. The subject of this research is the relational integration of databases of heterogeneous qualitative sociological surveys and possibility of such type of unification. The article provides the gradual procedures of relational integration, results of a specific experiment aimed at verification of data of the procedures, as well as reveals the peculiarities and capabilities of databases integration of mass surveys. The following methods were used: relational integration of database, statistical grouping, correlational analysis, separate elements of intellectual analysis of the data. The author describes the experience of full-scale integration of the data acquired from the diverse sociological research into the single base file with partial properties of ‘BigData’. The article provides the results of the firs-ever within the national practice of experiment aimed at integration of databases of the qualitative sociological surveys, conducted on the basis of various techniques, with application of different measuring procedures.  
Evseenko E.A., Kirko V.I., Malakhova E.V., Shadrin A.I. - Subjective assessment of quality of life by the indigenous population of the north of Krasnoyarsk Krai on the example of Khatanga rural locality pp. 15-32

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.8.27074

Abstract: The subject of this research is the quality of life of the indigenous minorities of the North Siberia – Dolgans and Nganasans residing in rural localities of Khatanga District of Krasnoyarsk Krai. The goal of this work is the analysis of differentiation of the subjective perception of quality of life by various segments of population residing in remote localities of the North Arctic zone of Krasnoyarsk Krai. The authors apply the developed methodology for comparative analysis of quality of life of residents of remote districts of the central taiga zone of Siberia. Methodological foundation contains a set of theoretical scientific methods, analysis of empirical data, results of surveys, observation and interviewing of the indigenous minorities in places of their residence. The scientific novelty consists in implementation of the effective method of assessment of quality of life of the communities living in harsh north environment and relating to the category of indigenous minorities of Siberia. In determination of differentiation of the various population groups in accordance with objective and subjective assessment of quality of life, the authors reveal the level of content with the quality of education, level of safety, activity of the local government, material wellbeing, quality of services in cultural sphere, environmental situation in the district, and quality of medical care.
Boronoev P.G. - Manifestations of suicidal behavior among minors in the context of urban environment (based on the materials of Ulan-Ude) pp. 16-26

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.2.34433

Abstract: The subject of this research is the social factors of suicidal behavior among minors in the urban environment. The author sets the goal to reveal the regional specificity of social factors that define the manifestation of suicidal behavior of minors in Ulan-Ude; and for this purpose, develops and tests the sociological methodology for the studying suicidal behavior among school students aged 12-17 in Ulan-Ude. The research results are based on the sociological survey of school students, expert survey of the personnel of public educational institutions, analysis of Rosstat official statistical information, as well as analysis of the documents of public educational institutions. The article demonstrates the clear correlations between the low standard of living of the population of the region, financial situation and the well-being of the family and the suicide risk among minors. The methodology of systemic analysis allowed determining most significant social factors of suicidal behavior and revealing the regional specificity of manifestations of suicidal behavior of minors. The novelty of this work consists in the comprehensive analysis and processing of empirical data of the sociological survey conducted by the author. The acquired results have social and applied value, and can be used by educational institutions and state authorities in assessing the risks of suicidal behavior among minors, as well as in developing the programs aimed at prevention of escalation of suicidal behavior. It is established that the manifestations of suicidal behavior among minors in the urban environment are substantiated by socioeconomic problems, low material wealth of the population, unemployment of parents, living in low-income and single-parent families, migration of the population of rural areas to the city, overall social ill-being.
Turkulets S.E., Turkuletc A.V., Listopadova E.V. - The impact of representations on social threats and risks upon creation of Russia’s image of the future pp. 16-31

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.1.34843

Abstract: The object of this research is the social threats and risks as the factors that impact the formation of Russia’s image of the future. The subject of this research is the public opinion of residents of the Far East – representatives of generations X, Y and Z on the current state and prospects of the Russian society. The goal consists in identification of peculiarities of the opinion among the representatives of different generations of residents of the Far East in determination of social risks caused by new external and internal threats in the context of creation of Russia’s image of the future. Leaning on the analysis of scientific theoretical sources and data of the own empirical research, the authors attempted to construct a universal image of the future of Russia, typical to the representatives of different generations of Russians. The novelty of this work lies in the analysis of public opinion of expressed by the representatives of different generations of residents of the Far East on the future of Russia, taking into account the risks and threats (in their perception), as well as in extrapolation of the results of empirical study upon the process of formation of Russia’s image of the future. The scientific value of the acquired results is defined by fact that determination of peculiarities of the worldview of different generations regarding Russia’s image of the future allows creating a generalized image that may become an integrating factor in the process of implementation of social activity of the Russian citizens. The practical importance is that the obtained result would help social scientists in their further theoretical research, forecasts and envisioning scenarios on the future of Russian society, and modern politicians – in elaboration of the projects of social reforms.
Demetradze M.R. - Social and cultural basis for the interdisciplinary methodology of the social sciences and humanities. pp. 17-40

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2013.12.1072

Abstract: The object of studies includes sociological, economic, political, legal and culturological theories and disciplines, methodology of their connections, the social and cultural basis for the interdisciplinarity, its inner and outer structure and specificities of its application in domestic and foreign policy. The issues of security, modernization, socialization, social partnership, social justice, social equality and social well-being of societies and states form an inalienable part of the modern system of international relations. It includes the new rules for the participation of states and their interaction, competition principles, correlation between domestic and foreign policy, modern living standards, mechanisms for establishing the supremacy of the norms of international law, systems of state control, etc. After the 2nd World War international organizations (first of all, the UN) controlled the states based on international law, the specific feature of current situation is that starting from the late XX century this control system was strengthened by the social control mechanisms. Their introduction was due to a number of issues, such as: growing gap between the developed states and the ones falling behind, domination of the interests of the strong states at the international arena, politization of the state policy in the traditional societies, slowing down of the modernization process, weakness of attention towards the modernization challenges, closed character of traditional societies, etc. Therefore, the goal of formation of the mechanisms of international social control is neutralization of the threats to international security and alienation of traditional societies from liberal democratic values, the primary value of human factor and principles of social state. Underestimation at the global level of the specific features of modern image, status and prestige of the state, which are based on social and economic well-being of the people served as prerequisites for the formation of special UN mechanisms in late 1990s, these mechanisms were called indicators and indexes for the evaluation of various spheres of social life - social, economic, political, legal and cultural. These markers define the level of development or underdevelopment of the states, rather than size of their territory or their military potential. This change of paradigms shows the stronger ties between domestic and foreign policies of the state, institutionalization of the processes within the administration system, requiring special attention in the spheres of science and education. The role of connection between science and education is growing, and so does the value of multifeatured studies of the situation, the methods for acquiring rational and constructive information, etc. All of the above is possible only with the use of interdisciplinary approach, which requires the development of methodology, and special education of students as future professionals in the sphere of law, management, economics and international relations. The interdisciplinarity provides fundamental character to the modern science, which is necessary to guarantee the training of the highly qualified professionals, who would be capable of competing with the graduates of the Western higher education institutions. Application of the methods of interdisciplinarity of social theories and humanities allows to meet the demands of the modern science and education system, to provide a multi-dimensional approach towards the situation. Understanding of the growing value of the interdisciplinarity in the modern situation allows to gain rational and constructive information on various spheres  of life in the society: social, economic, political, legal, cultural. Revealing specific features of the modernization processes allows to uncover challenges and threats to modernization for any society and state within the framework of globalization. Studying the interdisciplinarity principles and expert methods based on these principles allows for finding social and cultural markers for specific objects and processes. Learning the skills of social and cultural interdisciplinarity is aimed at overcoming and termination of problems in various spheres of life in our society, for the correlation of these processes with the modern social living standards. It also allows for the formation of social and cultural model of state development, allowing to improve its image and status in the modern international processes, leading to the change of paradigms of its participation in the international relations, etc. 
Khrebtov M. - Sociological Analysis of the Concepts of 'War' and 'Peace' in a Modern Society (the Study of the Focus Group) pp. 17-34

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2015.7.15930

Abstract: The subject of the research is the reconstruction of the concepts of war and peace among modern youth. The author of the article applies the interdisciplinary approach and study war and peace not as individual phenomena but part of the images and attitudes that exist in the collective unconscious of the young people in today's Russia. The research like this one allows to perform some kind of a monitoring of the Russian socio-cultural environment and to reconstruct the contents thereof at certain intersection points. The concepts of 'war' and 'peace' are very important for the Russian socio-cultural environment and therefore the research of these concepts in terms of the interdisciplinary approach is currently important. The main research method used by the author is the focus group. The researcher thoroughly describes the study materials, goals and purposes of the research and provides the questionnaire based on which the focus group was created and conducted. The concepts of "war" and "peace" has changed substantially over the past 30-50 years. The term "war" is now an evolutionary leap. "War" took such information spaces as TV news, newspapers, blogs, websites while the concept of "peace" begins to fade and become more unreachable. In the XXIst century the war has the shade of peace. "War" and "peace" are now becoming identical concepts. These phenomena begin to exist within each other, complete each other and become an essential part of the whole.
Krasilshchikov V.V. - On some aspects of sociocultural preferences of the students of Russian universities pp. 17-31

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.7.26385

Abstract: This work is dedicated to determination of the certain dominant positions of the Russian student youth in description of the preferable sociocultural image of Russia. The object of this research is the Russian university students in the age group between 17 and 35 (2,701 respondents altogether) engaged in the thematic university groups created within the social network “VKontakte”. Average age of the respondents composed 20.17 years old in Moscow and 20.06 years old in the regions. Due to divergence in the distribution of youth ideals and their contrariety in the Russian polycultural society, the description of the preferable sociocultural image of Russian gains particular relevance. The collection of information was conducted over the period from March to May of 2017 by means of the developed by the author electronic survey (SN-survey) among the participants of thematic groups of Russian universities from 20 different regions within the framework of the social network “VKontakte”. The suggested method allowed establishing that the sociocultural preferences of the Russian student youth are oriented towards the market relations and democracy. However, there is a serious counterbalance to such position, and thus a high level of sociopolitical risks in realization of the market and democratic reforms in the country. The author points at significant differences between the allocations of female and male respondents residing in the Russian regions.
Karpikova I.S. - Typology of the practices of social dependency in modern Russia pp. 17-25

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.12.28224

Abstract: This article is dedicated to the analysis of practices of social dependency and parasitism conducted based on the results of empirical study. Social dependency, being the product of situation of the socioeconomic dependency from the society, can emerge  as a result of the objective factors (senior age, illness, disability), as well as in form of the conscious desire of an individual to consume public resources not giving anything in return. At the same time, regardless of the circumstances and factors of its origination, dependency is economically burdensome for the society and destructive for its moral principles, and thus requires initiating practical measures aimed at reducing its proliferation. The analysis of the content of practices of social dependency and parasitism was carried out in 2017-2018 through the sociological survey in one of the subjects of the Russian Federation – Irkutsk Oblast. The strategy was based on the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods of collecting information, expert evaluations of the social protection specialists, and opinion of the common respondents. One of the goals lies in classification of the practices of social dependency and parasitism for the purpose of systematization of the newly accumulated knowledge and creation of the information base for development of practical measures on reducing the expansion of such phenomenon. The author introduces the following typological attributes: affiliation of the subjects of dependency practices to certain population categories; factors of emergence and maintenance of dependency practices; legal consequences of implementation of dependency practices. Grouping of the determined practices of social dependency and parasitism in accordance with the highlighted typological attributed represents the foundation for identifying the main vectors of work with separate population categories aimed at minimization of practices of social dependency and parasitism.
Boldysheva N.O. - The teacher of the future and the teacher’s future in a changing profession. pp. 17-27

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2024.1.68962

EDN: LPDFBA

Abstract: This article presents the results of a sociological study, the subject of which is the process of young teachers starting their professional activity in the context of changing conditions. The purpose of the research is to study how young teachers evaluate the teachers' profession and see their future in the context of ongoing changes. The results obtained during the study include: the impact assessment of the education on the process of entering the profession and the choice of secondary employment; identifying the characteristics of the social interaction of a young teacher with students and their parents, in the context of changes occurring in the profession; proposals for the development of a professional group of teachers; identifying gaps between the professional expectations of young teachers and actual professional activities. The method of this study is interviewing young teachers working in schools in the Moscow region. A total of 64 in-depth telephone interviews were conducted. The novelty of the research lies in the study of the complex social phenomenon of entry and retention of young teachers in schools in the context of the profession’s changes, as well as an acute shortage of teaching staff. Scope of application of the results: the results of the study can become an information base for updating educational programs of universities, creating mechanisms for solving problems of shortage of teaching staff at the regional level, developing the professional community and preserving the teaching profession. The main conclusion of the study is that preserving the teaching profession and teachers in the profession involves abandoning a narrow understanding of rationality based on an economic approach and focusing on the value of teaching work as such.
Biltrikova A.V., Breslavskii A.S., Zhalsanova V.G. - The factor of interethnic relations: some results of expert survey in the Republic of Buryatia pp. 18-26

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.9.27309

Abstract: The object of this research is the interethnic relations in the Republic of Buryatia. The subject is such factors of interethnic relations as the social distance between ethnoses of the republic, impact of ethnicity upon social progression, and ethnic inequality. Attention is turned to the fact that the level of tension in ethnic relations depends on the scale of social distance. An attempt is made to determine to what extent social inequality relates to ethnicity; does the ethnic affiliation affect the social status, progression, and access to power. The research was conducted by the group of sociologists from the Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in 2017 requested by the Committee on Nationality Affairs and Youth Initiatives under the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, and was aimed at creation of the expert board on assessment of the interethnic and Interconfessional relations in the Republic of Buryatia. The expert community of the republic demonstrates the high level of mutual transparency, which speaks of a small social distance between the major ethnic groups of Buryatia. Noting that nationality affects the social progression, the expert overall do not think that social inequality in the republic has ethnic dimension.
Ivanova E.V., Maiakova E.V., Barsukova E.M., Ter-Grigoryan A.E. - City Communities: Needs and Requests for Interaction with the City University pp. 18-32

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.9.38804

EDN: CENUJF

Abstract: Informal urban communities as self-organizing voluntary associations of residents based on common interests and pressing problems are a natural part of the social life of the city. The classification of communities distinguishes many subspecies: by interests, by management technologies, by place of residence or location, created around a specific goal or problem, etc. Each of these associations has its own deficits and requests, to which the Moscow City University (hereinafter – MCU, University) can give an answer and offer mutually beneficial collaborations. The purpose of the study was to identify the potential needs and existing deficits of urban communities, as well as prospects for cooperation between Moscow City University and them. The novelty of the work lies in the development of strategies for cooperation between urban communities and MCU campuses through the study of their deficits and requests. The study involved more than 200 respondents from neighborly communities, urban associations of amateur athletes, new settlers and parents. As a result of the study, the needs and deficits of urban communities were identified, factors hindering the full-fledged cooperation of University campuses with informal urban groups were identified, conclusions were drawn about strategies for mutually beneficial interaction of the University with urban communities, namely: 1) provision of services such as the development of special educational programs for the interests of the community, psychological, pedagogical and legal advice, assistance of volunteers in organizing events, access to the territory and existing infrastructure; 2) provision of specific services arising from the interests and related to the topic of communities, for example - functional examination of the health of runners, consultations for parents special children or a place to store flowers of good neighbors; 3) the demand for both gratuitous and paid services; 4) the development of new safety regulations when visiting the University by citizens; 5) a turn towards working for the city and the openness of the University.
Karpikova I.S., Kanunnikova A.A. - The development of social technologies for senior citizens: problems of implementation and assessment (on the example of in-patient replacement technology “foster family for seniors”) pp. 19-32

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.6.33174

Abstract: This article is dedicated to certain aspects in development of social services for senior citizens. Demographic trend of aging of the population actualizes solution of the questions related to livelihood of senior people, among which is the development and implementation of new types of social services and technologies meeting the essential need of senior population. On the example of in-patient replacement technology “foster family for seniors”, the article explores the relevant issues of implementation of such social technologies. High demand for such life order of the senior citizens, and obvious advantages of economic and sociocultural characteristics in relation to the traditional forms of in-patient facilities, substantiate the need to expanding the scale of its utilization and carrying out research on the problems and results of its implementation. Analysis is conducted on the example of Irkutsk Region, using the methods of qualitative semi-structured interview with the participants of foster families and expert assessments, ensuring implementation of the technology. The a special role of assessment of the quality and results of implementation of social technology in the aspect of its development is determined. The author highlights the vectors of control and assessment of results of implementation of the technology and function of their subjects, which include: senior citizens living in foster families; members of foster families; personnel accompanying foster families; experts and heads of the structures of social service and social protection involved in the process of implementation of foster family technology for senior population.
Baimov A.G. - Military clergy: social obstacles on the path of establishment pp. 20-26

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.12.24933

Abstract: The subject of this research is the military clergy, which implies the ministers of traditional religious confessions of the Russian Federation who hold the rank of the assistant commander working with the religious servicemen in the structure of the General Office in coordination with personnel of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The author examines the professional qualities of military chaplain: level of education, relation to military service, experience of ministering in religious organization, and age – for determining the constraining factors in formation of the corps of military clergy in the modern Russian army. In order to achieve the set goal, the author comprised the social portrait based on the acquired in the course of interviewing and the publically available data. For comparing the results, the author applied the secondary analysis of the materials from earlier published works of other researchers. This article is first to consider the social problems that slow the process of restoration of the institution of military clergy, as well as publish the statistical data that can be valuable in subsequent works on history, sociology, and other disciplines.
Popov E.A. - Urban environment as an object of sociological study pp. 20-24

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.9.30465

Abstract: The subject of this research is assessment of the potential of sociological science with regards to urban studies. Emphasis is made on determination of the advantages of sociological approach towards grasping the topic, as well as the importance of sociology in conducting interdisciplinary research. The key advantage of sociology lies in the use of the empirical methods of research, which allows pursuing correlation between the individual and collective human activity in the conditions of developing urban environment. Methodology is structured on the systemic approach in assessing significance of the role of sociology in urban studies. The following conclusions are made: 1) city and urban environment are essential objects of research within the framework of sociological science; 2) sociological approach couples with interdisciplinary allow viewing urban development at the various levels of theoretical and methodological reflection – anthropocentric, sociocultural, etc.
Prokofeva A.M., Kroshkina M.S. - Value orientations of a modern Muscovite in representations of Russian migrants pp. 21-28

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.5.26209

Abstract: This article is dedicated to problematic of the values of Muscovites in representations of residents of the Russian regions. Moscow provides a broad range of opportunities, thus leading to high level of migration. Under the circumstances, the representations on the value orientations of Moscow citizens form with consideration of the opinions of migrants. The author analyzes the dominant value orientations of the Muscovites from the perspective of migrants, examines the representations of migrants about the Muscovites before and after moving to the capital, and determines the values of Muscovites in accordance with the residents of other regions. As an empirical base, the author used a sociological survey, which included two stages: implementation of the strategy of qualitative research, conducting 20 in-depth interviews with the migrants from 10 Russian regions; quantitative, surveying 250 local migrants. The results demonstrate that the key value orientations of Muscovites from the perspective of migrants are the following: financial security, career success, and active lifestyle. Among the instrumental values, one of the leading position was “joy of life”. Family as a value of Muscovites has taken a much lower place, while “love” held much higher positions. The scientific novelty consists in consideration of value orientation of the capital citizens through the prism of migrants’ perception. In the course of research was also applied the Rokeach Value Survey, which allowed developing the classification of value orientations of the Muscovites from the perspective of migrants. The materials of the article carry practical relevance for the experts dealing with the problems of migration and value orientations.
Moskvich Y., Galbadrakh S. - Dominant motivations for achieving success among students of the School of Technology of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (city of Darkhan) pp. 21-34

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.6.26628

Abstract: This article examines the motivations for achieving success among the students of Mongolian University of Science and Technology, located in the city of Darkhan, which are significant in monitoring the development of soft skills competencies of the students and improvement in the quality of education. Primary attention is given to the establishment of dominant motivations and their correlation with the overall value worldview. The author analyzes the existing gender differences among the male and female students, hierarchy of motivations for achieving success in the diverse categories of success, as well as the dominant value orientations for achieving success. The article applies the psychological diagnostics of motivations for achieving success among the university students, which was recently proposed by S. A. Pakulina. It determines the nine key categories of success: material success; success as luck; success as recognition; success as power; success as result; personal success; success as mental state; success as overcoming; success as calling. The survey consists of 36 questions that determine the preferences towards each of the category of success, with participation of 225 students. It is established that important for the great majority of students of the School of Technology is the inner personal success: success as a result of personal activity, personal success, success as a mental state, success as overcoming of obstacles, and success as calling. Realization of personal potential and serving the supreme goal also considered important by the respondents. The least attractive motive for successful activity for the majority of student is the external success: control and influence other people, make decisions for them. The acquired results can be used in development and implementation of the modern educational curricula and practice in terms of creation of the effective environments for the career and personal activities.
Borisenkov A.A. - Concerning the New Paradigm of Political Science pp. 22-54
Abstract: The article describes the new paradigm constituting an innovative approach to studying political environment. The author considers special features of formation of paradigm knowledge in  modern political science. It is noted that the new paradigm depends on the development of the political phenomenon as well as the views on political entirety and political structure. The author shows how important the new paradigm is for further development of political theory. 
Biltrikova A.V. - Statistical data on poverty: regional indexes pp. 22-27

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.11.2121

Abstract: This article reviews the general picture of poverty in the Republic of Buryatia and regions of the Siberian Federal Okrug. The author provides analysis, systematization and generalization of the data of federal and regional statistical services for substantiation of the existing level of poverty. The methods of determination of living standards and level of poverty among the population of Russia, including the regions, are examined. It is demonstrated that the Republic of Buryatia is referred to as a group of regions with a low density of population and low level of socioeconomic development if correlated with the nationwide indexes. According to the statistical data based on the absolute measurement of poverty, its level in the Republic of Buryatia can be compared with the more upscale regions of the Siberian Federal Okrug, such as Krasnoyarsk Krai. A more realistic picture of poverty is presented from the perspective of median approach, which underlines the imperfection of the absolute measurement of poverty.
Sidorov A. - Public inquiry in the periods of social turbulence (based on the materials of sociological research in Tomsk) pp. 22-42

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.11.36950

Abstract: This article discusses the questions associated with the impact of social turbulence and exacerbation regimes upon the society. The topic is viewed in the context of the effect of behavioral deviations upon public administration from the perspective of the need for changing its content in the conditions of escalation of crisis situation. The author verifies the hypotheses on the shift of value orientations of the population from the rational plane to the irrational, as well as the formation of public inquiry for the “strong” state. The article aims to identify the attitude of Tomsk population towards the global and local agenda of rapid processes through assessing their own behavior and appeals to the government institutions on the examples of situations caused by outbreak of coronavirus pandemic and transformation of real estate market in the city. Research methodology employs documentary analysis, formalized interview, statistical data processing, and logical inductive-deductive inference. The article obtains new empirical data related to the behavioral assessment of the population in the conditions of social turbulence and its effect upon the formation of public inquiry. The main result consists in indicating the need for transformation of the system of public administration in the periods with nonlinear dynamics and high speeds in implementation of the policy of strengthening the regulatory impact upon maintaining the spheres most affected by the crisis. The presented materials are valuable for the employees of government and administrative branches, as well as researchers dealing with the problematic of social turbulence.
Koblyakova I. - Comparative Analysis of the Audience of the Medical Organization's Communities in Social Networks and its Patients pp. 22-35

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.3.39904

EDN: NEOJIT

Abstract: Interaction with patients, the quality of communication with them by medical professionals affect the results of treatment. In the digital era, new formats and channels of interaction are emerging, which are successfully used by medical organizations in the process of communication with consumers of medical services – patients. Among a wide range of online tools, social networks have become a phenomenon. The subject of the study is the communication of a medical organization with patients in social networks. The purpose of this article is to analyze the audience of medical organization communities in social networks using the example of a specialized federal medical center in St. Petersburg to determine how the characteristics of the audience of social networks correspond to real patients of a medical institution. This study is based on the analysis of cancer incidence statistics in Russia, content analysis of the communities of a medical organization specializing in Oncology in social networks. Author studies the role of social networks and online interaction in the era of digitalization. Using methods of analysis and synthesis, content analysis, systematization, generalization, a judgment is formulated on the compliance of the audience of medical organization communities in social networks with the real characteristics of patients. It was revealed that the audience of thematic communities of a specialized medical center in social networks corresponds to the characteristics of real patients of the institution, as well as morbidity statistics in the country. The results of the study can be applied by medical organizations in the process of building a communication process with patients. The novelty, uniqueness of the work and the contribution of the author to the consideration of the question posed consists in conducting a comparative analysis of the demographic and geographical characteristics of real oncopatients and subscribers of thematic communities in social networks.
Maximova S.G., Atyasova N.Y. - Features of adaptation of the population in difficult climate and natural environment conditions (on the example of research in the Altai Republic) pp. 22-42

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.12.69149

EDN: UWUGVE

Abstract: The authors discuss approaches to the definition of the concept of "adaptation", the interdisciplinary nature of this term is noted. Biological, sociological and psychological approaches to understanding the essence of the phenomenon of "adaptation" are distinguished. At the biological level, a violation of personality adaptation due to difficult climatic conditions can lead to the emergence of physiological diseases, exacerbation of existing chronic diseases; at the psychological level of adaptation – to depressive states, apathy, anxiety, mental disorders; at the social level – to disruption of professional activity, difficulties in communicating with other people, the formation of negative ways of organizing leisure. It is noted that observations of local residents are a valuable source of information about climate change, especially at the local level. The article presents the data of an empirical qualitative study, the purpose of which is to identify and analyze trends in climate change and the natural environment in the Altai Republic in the perception of the local population. A number of in-depth interviews were conducted with experts, local residents living in permafrost areas of the Altai Republic: in the villages of Kosh-Agach and Ulagan districts. The obtained results of a qualitative study indicate problematic aspects of adaptation of residents of the Altai Republic at the biological level: in the presence of chronic diseases (especially high blood pressure is common), the population rarely seeks medical help. Risks are also noted at the social level of adaptation: the life activity of the population of the Republic takes place in difficult working and everyday conditions, due to difficult climatic conditions, residents have to abandon animal husbandry, a traditional source of personal food and income, there is difficult access to the social infrastructure of settlements, including for constructive leisure. The psychological component of adaptation, on the contrary, works quite effectively: despite the difficult living conditions, respondents assess their life as good and for the most part do not want to change their place of residence. It is noted that successful human adaptation is an integrated approach that includes biological, psychological and social components of adaptation.
Gorbunova A.A., Borisova O.V., Maksimova S.G. - National and ethnic identities of the citizens of the Altai Krai as they see it pp. 23-33

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2015.12.1700

Abstract: The study of the peculiarities of manifestation of ethnic and national identities in the modern socio-economic conditions becomes more important for the development of multinational Russian society. The subject of this research is the analysis of the citizens’ of their ethnic and national identities, as well as the circumstances of their formation on the regional level. A special attention, within the polyethnic environment of the region, is given to the determination of peculiarities of manifestation of national and civil identities in perception of people of different nationalities. In the course of this work, the author defines the principal parameters of civic consciousness, as well as gives characteristics to the national and ethnic identities. As the main method of the research, the author uses survey conducted among the population of Altai Krai in 2015. The sociological research, conducted by the scholars of the Altai State University, substantiates the fact that the problem differentiation by the ethnic groups in the conditions of polyethnicity of the territory is of great importance for the residents of the region. The researches, in this regard, allow the modern socio-humanitarian science to acquire certain practical experience for further study.
Schabykov V.I. - Interethnic and Interconfessional marriages in perception of a modern resident of Mari El Republic pp. 23-29

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.2.23018

Abstract: The subject of this research is the reflection of modern urban population of the Mari El Republic towards the interethnic and Interconfessional marriages. This problem is a part of the circle of relevant questions of monitoring of the current state of interethnic relations in polyethnic regions of the Russian Federation, as well as actualized within the framework of studying the questions regarding the ethnocultural integration in the society. Empirical material is provided by the data acquired in the course of sociological survey among the residents of Mari El Republic, conducted in 2015 by the department of Sociology of the Mari El Scientific Research Institute of Language, Literature, and History named after V. M. Vasilyev on the topic of “Interethnic and Interconfessional Relations in the Mari El Republic”. The applies in the article sociological data is introduced into the scientific discourse in form of the selected target context for the first time. The attitude of the modern residents of the republic towards the interethnic marriages is analyzed with consideration of their gender and age specificity, level of education, and national affiliation; their reflection regarding the Interconfessional marriages is viewed taking into account the nature and level of their religiosity. The article demonstrates that on one hand, the modern urban environment of the Mari El Republic, in general, is a vivid manifestation of the interethnic and Interconfessional tolerance and readiness to ethnic integration and intercultural interaction; while on the other hand, in the context of separate groups of the urban population, there is a high level of concern for the fate of the ethnic identity and national culture. The author substantiates the fact that the majority of residents have neutral attitude towards the Interconfessional marriages, and believes that nationality does not matter in the marriage.
Shtukarev N.A., Strelets Y.S. - Axiological contradictions of the modern Russian Society and their impact upon professional culture of the future lawyer pp. 23-33

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.7.33956

Abstract: Modern Russian society is currently on the verge of shifting from the traditional (pre-modern) and new (modern) value system, and is characterized by intermediateness and transitivity. In this context, the identity becomes unstable, marginal, without a solid foundation of values. This actualizes the problem of determination of axiological contradictions of the modern Russian society and the degree of their impact upon the cultural institutions formed in accordance with the professional criteria, namely professional culture of the future lawyer. The goal of this article is to establish  axiological contradictions of the modern Russian society and determine the degree of their impact upon professional culture of the future lawyer. Methodological framework is comprised of culturological and axiological approaches. Analysis is conducted on the key development trends of the modern Russian society, which explicates the value contradictions of the Russian society at the present stage. The author provides the original definition of professional culture of the lawyer, reveals the conceptual components of professional culture, as well as the depth and degree of impact of the existing axiological contradictions upon the value core of professional culture of the future lawyer. It is noted that the revealed axiological contradictions of the modern Russian society aggravate the ethical issues of professional culture of the future lawyer. In this regard, the author offers the measures of social support for the future lawyers aimed at minimization of ethical contradictions in professional activity.
Trinadtsatko A.A. - Employment situation of persons with disabilities in Russia during the the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods pp. 23-47

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.3.35095

Abstract: The object of this research is the transformation of the institution for employment opportunities of the persons with disabilities in the context of modernization of the state social policy aimed at increasing the level of their social integration. The subject of this research is the employment situation of persons with disabilities as a result of the transformation of the institution for their employment opportunities. The goal consists is to determine how the changes in the mechanism of functionality of the institution for employment opportunities of persons with disabilities affected their employment situation during the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods. The author notes that as a social phenomenon, disability is the consequence of physical and social barriers formed by the society towards its citizens, which do not correspond to the accepted standards of a normal person. The assistance to employment inclusion of the persons with disabilities, as a condition for their successful social adaptation and integration, is one of the priority vectors in social policy of the state. The main results consist in the following: determination of the towards an increase in the share of persons with disabilities of working age on the background of the continuing decline in their overall number; emergence of positive changes in functionality of the mechanism of the institution for employment opportunities of persons with disabilities, namely the growing number of disabled people employed by the job center; no effect of these changes upon the employment situation of the persons with disabilities of discredited stigmatization. The author believes that the transformation of the institution of employment of the persons with disabilities affected only thee category, which does not have external manifestations of disability. The persons with visible disabilities still do not feel the positive impact of changes in the institution of employment. The novelty of this research consists in establishing correlation between the increase of the share of employed persons with disabilities and changes in the institution for employment opportunities and proving the fact that these changes have no effect upon the employment situation of persons with disabilities of discredited stigmatization. The scientific value of the acquired results lies in broadening the range of research fields towards the problem of employment of persons with disabilities of discredited stigmatization.
Roslyakova M.V. - Citizens’ content with the quality of public and municipal services rendered in multifunctional centers based on the online reviews pp. 23-41

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.8.36286

Abstract: Citizens’ content with the quality and availability of the rendered public services is the key criterion for the efficiency of the service state. Satisfaction assessment is conducted through monitoring services using sociological surveys and “Your Control” platform. For revealing the customer’s experience, the article offers to use opinions posted by the citizens on the independent websites for customer reviews. The subjective opinions of the customers about the conditions and nature of rendering services gives additional information on the problems faced by citizens in the process of receiving services in multifunctional centers would broaden the knowledge on the appropriate service from the perspective of customer expectations, as well as use the acquired information for quality control in the public sphere. Research methodology employs analytical and comparative methods, summary of customer reviews posted on the websites. This article is first to introduce the new type of source for assessing citizens’ content with the quality of rendered public services. The problematic areas in rendering public services in multifunctional centers are determined. The need is substantiated for further search of the methods to increase citizens’ satisfaction and efficiency of rendering public and municipal services. The acquired results of can be used in the activity of executive branches, local administrations, and multifunctional centers that provide public and municipal services.
Popov E.A., Akhmedova A.R., Koda E.A., Podyapolsky A.D., Kozlova V.A. - Social practices of parents' participation in the life of the school (based on the materials of a sociological study in Barnaul) pp. 23-40

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.5.40593

EDN: BIWJZL

Abstract: Education is currently one of the most popular services provided by both the state and private individuals. Moreover, school education is directly related both to the student himself and to the student's family as a whole. The family becomes a kind of controller of the quality of educational services, but gradually the education system is commercialized, which is why it is changing. The problem of social practices of parents' participation in school life finally identified itself after 2012, since the adoption of the new law on education, when parents became full-fledged subjects of school management at the legislative level along with the school administration, moreover, the powers of each component became clearly spelled out. It turned out that the schools of Barnaul are open enough for communication, parents evaluate the interaction with the school in a positive way and believe that all the issues and problems they address to the school are solved immediately or almost immediately. As for intra-family interaction, parents devote two or more hours to their children on weekdays. The time that parents can devote to their children directly depends on the work schedule. Parents help elementary school students with homework to a greater extent, participation in high school is minimal. Based on the above questions, it can be concluded that parents are sufficiently involved in the child's life and constantly keep in touch with them, so they can respond to difficulties that arise in the child at school. The most popular ways for parents to interact with the school are parent meetings and online communication.
Matraeva A. - Development of creativity among students: management aspect pp. 25-36

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.10.24304

Abstract: The object of this research is the creativity, which due to the complexity of its definition is presented as a cross-disciplinary phenomenon studied in the economic, social, and cultural context. The subject of this research is the peculiarities of managing the development of creativity among students. Relevance of this work is substantiated by the growing role of human during the period of transition towards the society of information and knowledge. Such characteristics of human as an ability to generate new, unconventional ideas and concepts, synthesize and analyze knowledge for the solving the problems – become of higher demand by the job market, as well as economy that constantly increases the value of innovations. Based on the materials of sociological research, the goal of which is the management of development of creativity among students, the author determines the specificities, conditions, factors, and levels of managing this process. In turn, each of the indicated levels contains a number of structural components. The main result of this research lies in identification of the three levels of managing the development of creativity among students in the course of receiving education in the higher school: personal, procedural, and environmental. It is substantiated that the development of such phenomenon requires a systemic and comprehensive approach.
Danilova Z.A., Batotsyrenov E.A. - Environmental risks in the Baikal Region pp. 26-33

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.1.29592

Abstract: The subject of this research is the value judgment of environmental risks in the Baikal Region. The article reflects the respondents’ assessment of environmental situation in the region; examines the degree of risk of ecological threats, the ecological behavior of people, the level of responsibility with regards to nature protection activity; comprises the ratings of ecological threats and describes measures for their reduction. It is established that unlike the country overall, the regional population are more sensitive to ecological problems; the majority of people blame government structures in worsening of environmental situation. At the same time, the regional society is characterized with environmental pessimism, and somewhat alienation from nature. The information base for this work serve the results of public opinion poll conducted by the authors in 2017 in Baikal Region, as well as the materials of the Russian Public Opinion Research Center on ecological situation. The scientific novelty consists in articulation of the problem and introduction of new materials into the scientific discourse. The environmental risks of Baikal Region have not been previously become the subject of expert research. The pendulum of social moods due to worsening of ecological situation on the shore of Lake Baikal reaches peak values. In the conditions of environmental threats, there is no efficient government control over the rational natural resource management and preservation of such unique natural object as the Lake Baikal.
Schabykov V.I., Kudryavtseva R.A. - Factors of ethnic self-identification of modern youth of the Republic of Mari El pp. 26-43

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.8.33740

Abstract: The subject of this research is the ethnic identity in public consciousness of the population of the Republic of Mari El. Based on the latest sociological data (acquired in 2018) the author reviews the factors and level of ethnic self-identification of modern youth of the region. The key ethno-identification factors are depending on civil-identification problems, ethnic affiliation, place of residence, and level of education of young respondents are examined. For creating a diachronic context for studying the ethno-identification mentality of young people in the XXI century, the author employs the data from sociological surveys carried out in 2001 and 2011. The article also analyzes the youth’s assessment of their own level ethnic identification and criteria for determination of nationality of a person. The scientific novelty consists in the empirical material introduced into scientific discourse for the first time  in the context of the selected topic, as well as the in its problematic (the specificity of manifestation ethno-identification factors in different youth groups, diachronic context of research, youth’s assessment of own ethno-identification level, representation on the criteria for determination of nationality of a person), which is also examined for the first time within the regional ethno-sociological science. The article proves that the system of key factors of ethnic identification, recorded in the course of 2018 study, was relevant throughout the entire XXI century: the language and folk traditions remain of major importance, but the quantitative indicators have changed; a significant role is also assigned to such factors as culture, place of residence, origin, which were not considered primary in the sociological surveys;  personal characteristics (character traits and psychology, appearance traits) become less meaningful from the perspective of ethnic identity. The highest self-identification level is observed among youth with showing most affection towards their “small motherland” and place of origin of the ethnos, as well as those with a broader life and cultural outlook.
Akhmedova A.R., Sterlyadeva N.A., Koda E.A., Oleinikova E.P., Lapteva D.N. - The Quality of Life of the Population as an Indicator of Social Development (on the Example of a Sociological Study in the Kulundinsky district of the Altai Territory) pp. 26-37

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.8.38780

EDN: KJPXBD

Abstract: The article discusses the main approaches to the interpretation of the concepts of quality and standard of living of the population. The characteristic of the quality of life of the population is given on the example of one of the districts of the Altai Territory. The problem is considered through a number of objective and subjective features. The subject of the work is the quality of life as an indicator of the social development of the Kulundinsky district of the Altai Territory. Within the framework of this article, the quality of life is understood as a phenomenon of a socio-economic nature that incorporates elements of the surrounding world, as well as subjective satisfaction with a number of systems of functioning of society, which can be qualitatively and quantitatively sociologically expressed and investigated. The authors identified the main components of the quality of life of the population: the economic condition of the district, social indicators and the infrastructure of the district. Such methods of sociological research as in-depth interviews and questionnaires were used in the work, which make it possible to obtain the greatest amount of information, identify certain patterns and features. The main conclusions of the study are that according to objective indicators, the quality of life of the population is at an average level, and according to subjective indicators, at a high level, which gives reason to form an overall assessment of the quality of life of the population of Kulunda district above average. The hypothesis of determining the assessment of the quality of life is largely confirmed by subjective indicators, because despite a number of difficulties, the population as a whole assesses their own quality of life as good and very good in most cases, moreover, over the past year, a significant part of the population began to live objectively worse. Special attention should be paid to the self-assessment of the quality of life by the population of the Kulunda district, which requires further study.
Zamyatina O.N., Kolesnikova O.N., Sterlyadeva N.A., Chukanova T.V. - Legal culture of students as quality parameter of higher education pp. 27-32

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.3.29370

Abstract: This article examines the problem relevant from the perspective of methodology of scientific analysis, as well as social life practice. Acceleration of social processes, transformation of social structure, qualitative changes in the role of information and knowledge within modern society and human life lead to the need for scientific analysis of education as a system-forming factor of sustainable development of the society. Legal culture of students manifests as an integrating element for assessing the quality of education. Culturological component of personality, indeed, is the core of reproduction of separate stages of education, social institution of education overall, as well as spiritual sphere of the society. Structuring the concept of legal culture, the author determines the information legal culture, culture of legal behavior, culture of social-legal activeness, culture of value legal orientations. Based on the parameters of the types of legal culture, the authors conducted a questionnaire-based survey among the students of the city of Barnaul for collecting necessary information. An overall objective assessment of the quality of all components of the system of higher education accordance is possible in accordance with the parameters of such types of legal culture of future specialists, is possible: education as social activity, social institution, and social value. As a result of sociological survey, the authors acquire data on the level of legal culture among the students of Barnaul.
Shakirova A.F. - Assessment of the level of public content with the variety and quality of services rendered by the organization of social protection of the Republic of Tatarstan pp. 28-34

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.10.29947

Abstract: This article is dedicated to assessment of the level of public content with the variety and quality of social services, as well as effectiveness of the work of social protection organizations of the Republic of Tatarstan.  The object of this research is the consumers of social protection organizations of the Republic of Tatarstan. The subject of this research is the effectiveness of the work of such establishments. The relevant problems faced by the consumers of social services are revealed. The author interviewed the residents of the Republic of Tatarstan (n = 600) aged 18 and over, who used the services rendered by the organizations of social protection for six to twelve month in 2018. The study is conducted with support of the Center for Economic and Social Research under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan. The author develops the model for assessing performance of the social protection authorities. Based on the sociological research data, the author analyzes public content with the various quality and quantity parameters of the work of social protection organizations in the Republic of Tatarstan. The performance index of the management of social protection in the Republic of Tatarstan is calculated in accordance with the author’s model.
Deriugin P.P., Cimtikov Z.K., Malinina T.B., Glukhikh V.A. - The health of the population of the region as a systemic object of sociological analysis (results of the pilot study) pp. 28-40

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2024.1.69260

EDN: LPXSTE

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to identify and study the systemic links between the basic factors of health and mortality in Russian regions based on correlation analysis methods, i.e., to study the relationship between health, morbidity and mortality. The object of the study was the regions of the Central Federal District (16 regions). The choice of this district as an object of study is due, firstly, to the significant population of Russians living in them. Secondly, in the regions of this district, a significant number of social relations significant for the health of the entire Russian society are collectively represented. Thirdly, numerous statistical and scientific research data have been accumulated on the state of health, diseases and mortality in these regions. The subject of the study is to identify the degree of influence of both objective and subjective factors of health, morbidity and mortality in the regions. The article shows that the understanding of the category of health in sociology has gone through several stages of understanding the category: as a combination of intrapersonal physiological and mental phenomena; as a complex of bodily, social and natural living conditions; as a systemic object of research, understood as a result of the interaction of individual and social factors. The results of studies in which health is analyzed as a systemic object of study, as well as the principles of an approach to the study of health as a systemic education, are summarized. The obtained data of the theoretical part of the study were tested in a pilot study, during which, based on correlation analysis, a significant relationship between social factors of health formation, disease prevention and mortality was confirmed. The conclusions of the pilot study showed the expediency of a systematic approach to the analysis and diagnosis of regional health, both in theoretical developments of the problem and in management activities to promote health. The use of the results of the pilot study is relevant for the development of regional health research problems, as well as for the organization of health diagnostics in the activities of administrative and managerial health management organizations.
Gapeenkova M.Y., Pesin M.V. - The specifics of digital media and the communication role of media content consumers in assessing the student audience (based on the materials of a sociological study) pp. 28-44

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2024.3.70159

EDN: HLOJMW

Abstract: The article highlights the results of a study, the subject of which was the student audience's ideas about the specific characteristics of digital media, the role and place of authors and consumers of media content in the communication process. The authors consider such aspects of the topic as awareness of the reasons that encourage the audience to turn to digital media content; the grounds and directions for evaluating relevant media phenomena; reflection on the activity or passivity of the role that the audience assumes. Particular attention is paid to the respondents' perception of social norms and rules that determine the forms and types of communicative behavior in the digital media space, since the dynamism of their development disposes not only to search for options for adaptation to innovative technologies for working with information, but also to search for a reliable value basis both in the field of media communications and in broader areas of social life. During the research, the questionnaire method, descriptive method and analysis method were used. The respondents included students majoring in Advertising and Public Relations. In analyzing digital media, the target audience relies on both their own individual experience and the experience gained from studying theories and practices relevant to specialists in the field of communication studies. In the process of reflection on the specific characteristics of digital media, students demonstrate primarily a value-based approach, choosing traditional moral values and norms as the basis for evaluating the studied phenomena. The main attention is paid to the problem of responsibility to society of both authors and consumers of media content, who must be guided by such requirements as honesty, conscientiousness and willingness to act in the interests of the majority of people. Analyzing the role of communicators, students, in addition to being involved in ethical issues, also demonstrate a desire to develop critical thinking and personal development. The activity of this role, however, is assessed in two ways: respondents record both the opportunity for digital media audiences to act as active figures implementing the function of co-authors of media content, and their exposure to media influence, in which the active role of co-authors is replaced by the passive role of addressees who act within the dominant code.
Korablin Y.A. - “Brain drain”: empirical analysis (based on the materials of initiative sociological research of February-March, 2017) pp. 29-42

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.4.23494

Abstract: The goal of this work is the empirical proof of the author’s sociological hypothesis on the potential desire of over 2/3 of the modern university graduates to receive employment abroad. The author determined more than twenty motives of the potential graduates of Moscow higher educational facilities that reflects the problem at hand using the package of application software IBM SPSS Statistics Version 20; as well as reveals the key empirical regularities that display the objective reality with accuracy to a maximum of 5%. The article suggests the directions for future sociological surveys on the problem of “brain drain”. The author applies interdisciplinary approach; the key positions are analyzed based on the empirical material on the topic; the data is acquired through face-to-face sociological inquiry. The alternative based on using the factor analysis on the topic is also proposed. The potential outflow of the trained specialists carries certain socioeconomic risks. Therefore, the results of the conducted research must be used in the sphere of higher education management, as well as government control over the social sphere in Russia.  
Miliutin V.S. - The impact of value content of a trailer upon the arousal of interest towards the film pp. 29-35

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.5.26297

Abstract: The object of this research is the trailers to narrative films, while the subject is their axiological content. The article raises a question on the impact of value content of trailers to the modern theatrical films upon popularity of the pictures presented within. The author examines the difference between the value content of the national and foreign trailers. Moreover, the author analyzes the literature on similar theme, particularly the theories from the related discipline – the behavioral economics. For better comprehension of the question was applied the foreign research experience on the value component of cinema. A content analysis was conducted on the trailers of the most commercially successful fifteen Russian and fifteen foreign films that were theatrically released in Russia during 2017. As the units of analysis were selected the values demonstrated in trailers, as well as their genre component. The scientific novelty lies examination of the currently existing correlation between the popularity of cinema among the Russian audience and the content of its advertisement. As a result, the author was able to determine the most influential value categories used in film trailers, as well as find the differences between the modern Russian film advertisements and their foreign counterparts. Based on the acquired data, a conclusion was made on the cultural demands of Russian society.
Semilet T.A., Manskov S., Kulyapin A., Kolesov I.Y., Mansurova V.D., Lukashevich E.V., Shelkova S.V., Fotieva I.V., Deminova M.A. - The dynamics of language in realities of modernity: interdisciplinary inter-university round table of the scholars pp. 30-45

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.9.20353

Abstract: The inter-university interdisciplinary round table of the scholars “The Dynamics of Language in Realities of Modernity” united the representative of various higher education facilities of Altai Krai: language experts, literary historians, journalists, and philosophers to explicate and detect the processes taking place in language under the influence of the modern sociocultural situation. During the course of the discussion, the following most significant issues according to the opinion of the participants were determined: the “pressure points” of the dynamics of language in the modern sociocultural reality; postmodernist trends in the language picture of the world; mentality as the inherent property of language; foreign language borrowings and language mixes, and their cultural meaning; dynamics of the conceptual structure of the world in the consciousness of native-speakers; reduction in the informative semantic sphere of texts within the modern mass communication; positive trends in discourse of the modern mass communication, and others. Analyzing the dynamics of language in the current sociocultural realities, the authors determined the factors that explain its changeability and sustainability, positive and negative trends in the development of language as a whole alongside the language of mass communication, changes in the language picture of the world, cultural effects of the foreign language borrowings and unsubstantiated attempts to reform the language, possibilities for overcoming the “clipping” of the modern media text and its understanding, and positive trends in modernization of the media discourse.
Pavenkov O., Shmelev I., Rubtcova M. - Correlation analysis of the social and “coping” behavior of religious individuals: problems of social and psychological diagnostics pp. 30-40

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.6.20531

Abstract: Examination of the ways for overcoming by a person of difficult life situations lead to the emergence of a new direction in psychological research, which currently actively develops in foreign countries and Russia – the study of coping behavior. Thus, within the framework of studying the mechanism of stress, R. Lazarus and S. Folkman, have formulated a cognitive theory of coping. The supporters of psychoanalytical approach, particularly K. Menninger, T. Krooberg, R. Mouz, N. Haan, and others, developed an ego-oriented concept of copings, which views the process of coping with hardships in form of the defense psychological mechanisms. They suggested a thought, according to which, coping manifests as a relatively stable personal prerequisite that predetermines human reaction upon one or another stress factor. The psychodiagnostic testing at all stages was conducted exceptionally during the daylight hours (morning and afternoon), in the specific educational facilities, with complete and voluntary agreement of the respondents. In this research took part  284 young Orthodox in the age of 20-32. The acquired results underline the existence of “active non-adaptivity” among the truly religious people, which is a self-state and self-positing of personality in the world. Externally, it manifests in form of defense behavior (r = 0.43, while p = 0.01). At the same time, its essence is to display meekness in any situation. Religious students strive to resolve the problems through positive rethought, as well as ability to consider them as an incentive to personality development. However, it is worth noting that the mildly religious students usually search the way out from a difficult life situation through the conflict interaction with the surrounding social environment.   
Kozlovskii V.V., Tkachuk D.V. - Tastes in music and art in the context of self-determination of youth pp. 31-45

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.10.34036

Abstract: The subject of this research is analysis of the impact of tastes in music and art upon self-determination of youth. The key problem is to identify the specificity of formation of personal preferences of youth in the process of music consumption in the context of modern cultural industries. The scale and mechanisms of the impact of music as a sociocultural factor of socialization, identification, cultural demarcation and, most importantly, social differentiation and cultural diversity are insufficiently studied. The problem of studying sociocultural capacity of tastes in music and art consists in poor perception for the sociological research on cultural determination of the practices of within and outside the intergenerational semantic (symbolic) distinction and unity within the youth environment. The goal is to search the methods for formation and representation of tastes in culture, and namely, in music and art as the elements comprising semantic and value structure of identity of a young person.  The core of the strategies for creating semantic and value structure in the course of sociocultural socialization of a person are music and art patterns that manifest in Russian youth born between 1987 and 1997 in relation to various musical genres, practices, performers and those with different tastes in music and art. Music alongside tastes in music in the context of self-determination of youth fulfill a function of worldview, behavioral and ideological reference points, an instrument for postulating new values, as well as reconsideration and of the established preferences, attitudes and patterns.
Fatkullina G.R., Karimov A.G. - Peculiarities, factors and trends of financial behavior of youth (on the example of the Republic of Bashkortostan) pp. 31-41

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.6.35980

Abstract: The object of this research is the youth of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The subject of this research is the financial behavior of youth. Based on the results of online pilot study carried out in the Republic of Bashkortostan via Google Form, the authors analyze the relevant questions pf financial behavior of youth. The survey included the questions that allowed determining the process of formation of financial literacy, degree and level of participation of the key social institutions in teaching the younger generation the fundamentals of financial literacy, as well as financial behavior practices that exist in the families of respondents. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of financial literacy of youth, as it is largely determined by the financial literacy of the population, which includes knowledge, practical skills and skills, and attitudes of citizens in the field of personal finance. The research interest is also focused on the differences in financial behavior of Z generation (zoomers) and Y generation (millennials). The author determines insufficient level of teaching financial literacy at all stages of education, which entails irrational (risky) financial behavior among youth. Half of the respondents can be regarded as poor people; however, they do not seek for solution to change the situation, such as getting themselves a job. As a positive trend, the author notes noted that in a certain way modern youth is concerned about the future and tries to develop the strategies of financial behavior (mostly medium-term and short-term).
Akhmedova A.R., Koda E.A., Dylkina T.V., Fomenko A.P. - Social Employment Practices of People with Hearing Impairment (Based on the Materials of a Sociological Study in Barnaul) pp. 31-45

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.10.39118

EDN: BWNXOS

Abstract: The author examines in detail the topic of social practices of employment of people with hearing impairment. Special attention is paid to the following aspects: objective components of social employment practices of the hearing-impaired, features of the subjective side of social employment practices of hearing-impaired people. When considering these aspects, two vectors were chosen, firstly, the assessment of respondents' opinions on issues aimed at clarifying the main difficulties and actions taken by a disabled person when looking for a job. Secondly, the identification of the respondents' attitude to the actions of the state, public organizations, and the inner circle in relation to employment assistance for the hearing impaired, as well as the prevalence of acceptance of this assistance among this category of people. According to the results of the study, the following conclusions were made. It was not easy for all hearing impaired people to force themselves to solve the issue of employment, that is, internal motivation, personal organization make a huge contribution to the positive success of employment practice. Nevertheless, the practice of job search itself had a positive effect on the emotional state of the hearing impaired. Public organizations that help disabled people, in particular the All-Russian Society of the Deaf (VOG), play a role in successful employment practices: assistance in the selection of vacancies, psychological assistance, legal advice, all this determines in a certain way the success of the social practice of employment of the hearing impaired.
Kulagina N.V. - Stance on abortion of the modern teenagers ages 15-17 pp. 32-40

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.1.22536

Abstract: This article examines a relevant social problem – problem of abortion among teenagers. An overview of the modern scientific data that explicit the level of acuteness of the indicated issue is presented. The author describes the results of sociological survey aimed at studying of the age and gender differences in representations of youth on the right to abortion, the motives and possible consequences. The subject of this research is the stance on abortion among the teenagers ages 15-17; 120 respondents participated in the survey. Methodological foundation contains the theoretical positions of the role of social attitude and value orientations of personality, sociocultural factors and social risks in establishment of a certain model of reproductive behavior of a person. Analysis of the scientific works in the area of reproductive behavior of teenagers are fragmentary, while the empirical data on the attitude of the indicated age group towards abortion are practically absent. Due to this fact, the scientific novelty of this study lies in acquisition of the empirical data on the age and gender peculiarities of teenagers’ stance on abortion. It is demonstrated that the representations of young respondents on the consequences of abortion are characterized by the social immaturity.
Schabykov V.I., Kudryavtseva R.A., Orlova O.V. - Nationality and national pride within the value structure of ethnic identity in the Mari El Republic (sociological study) pp. 33-42

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.8.27094

Abstract: The subject of this research is the national affiliation and national pride within the structure of ethnic identity of population of the Mari El Republic. The topic is reviewed considering the ethnic factor opposition characteristic to the region (Russians, Mari, and other ethnic groups), as well as such indexes as gender, age, financial situation, place of residence, etc. The relevance is substantiated by the need for examination of the current ethnopolitical situation in polyethnic subjects of the Russian Federation, and the role of ethnic identification factors within. This article is a generalization of the results of sociological surveys of the first two decades of the XXI century, conducted by the department of Sociology of the Mari Scientific Research Institute of Language, Literature and History named after V. M. Vasiliev. The scientific novelty consists in the empirical material that is introduced to the scientific circulation in such context for the first time, as well as its problematic (nationality and national pride within the structure of ethnic identity of the population in Mari El Republic). The research proves that population of the Republic attends to ethnopolitical values; the highest level of ethnic self-identification is marked among male of other (except Mari and Russians ) ethnic groups (including Tatars), youth between 15 and 19 years of age and senior citizens above 60 years of age, students of humanitarian specialties, and wealthy people.
Koval'chuk V.K. - Socio-demographic problems as a development factor of a modern Russian rural community pp. 33-39

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.3.29331

Abstract: This research is dedicated to the topic of socio-demographic problems as a development factor of modern rural territories in Russia. The goal of this work is the assessment of reasons and prospects of the current development of destructive socio-demographic processes in the Russian rural community. Methodology is structured on combination of the secondary processing of sociological data, descriptive analysis and case study. The empirical foundation contains the results of nationwide mass surveys, verified by the major Russian sociological agencies. The author believes that the key socio-demographic problems of the Russian rural territories are substantiated by not only the influence of macroeconomic factor, but also the “revolution of expectations” that took place in people’s consciousness. The latter represents a byproduct of the promoted by modern society model of conspicuous consumption. The impact of this factor, supposedly, noticeably enhances the development of communication technologies. The development of crisis trends forms certain concerns regarding the prospect of settlement, determined by outflow of population. Thus, the migration from the rural areas that “die away” attains the signs of self-supporting process. The potential for recovery of rural settlements, affected by the destructive processes, is inversely proportional to the length of depressive period.  With a course of time, the destructive occurrences only worsen; therefore, it is reasonable to curtail them namely at the early stages of development. In order to stabilize the situation, the government needs to drastically change the model of spatial and regional development, including the refusal from focusing on the further development of large agglomerations. The programs of deindustrialization of the economy and moderate protectionism with regards to agricultural producers (as well as any projects aimed at creation of added value in the agricultural sector) should contribute to the revival of rural territories.  
Ryabova T.M., Amerslanova E.K. - The main directions in the field of solid municipal waste disposal in the Moscow region: problems and prospects pp. 33-44

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.3.36849

Abstract: The subject of the study is the activity of public authorities of the Moscow region in the field of solid municipal waste management. The study was conducted in order to assess the existing problems and prospects for their solution in the field of solid municipal waste management. The research methods were: a questionnaire method (an online survey of residents of the Moscow region, N=80), an analysis of Internet sources and scientific works of domestic authors: to consider the features of the negative impact of closed landfills on the environment, to assess the impact of functioning incinerators on the environment, to assess the volume of annual waste growth on the territory of Moscow areas. According to the results of the study, a high level of dissatisfaction of the population with the activities of public authorities to improve the sphere of solid municipal waste management was revealed. The low level of awareness of the population on the issues of solid municipal waste management (more than 40% of respondents are not aware of the principles of garbage sorting) and the negative attitude of residents to the construction of incinerators in the region (more than 70% of respondents have a negative attitude to the construction of incinerators) were revealed. Conclusions have been formed about the need for the greatest development of the processing industry and the expansion of the range of measures in the field of public education on the management of solid municipal waste. Scope of application: the conducted research can be used by state authorities and local self-government bodies in the process of improving activities in the field of solid municipal waste management.
Artyukhina V.A., Shraiber A.N., Akhmedova A.R., Zheldakova A.V., Medvedeva M.V. - Sources of Protest Moods among Students (Based on the Materials of a Sociological Study in the Altai Territory) pp. 33-48

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.9.38810

EDN: CEJDGQ

Abstract: The subject of the study is the sources of protest moods of modern student youth. The research interest in protest moods is due to the fact that they are a latent stage of open protest actions, and their study provides an opportunity to regulate open protest: reducing its negative effects and increasing the positive ones. This article pays special attention to such a social group as youth. This is due to the fact that it is young people who are most often the main participants in protest actions due to their more acute perception of the imperfections of society and inflated expectations from themselves and others. The novelty of the study was to understand protest moods as one of the stages of the development of social protest. A methodology was developed and a sociological study was conducted among students of the Altai Territory, the purpose of which was to characterize the main sources of protest moods in the student environment. The research was implemented through a combination of quantitative (mass survey) and qualitative (in-depth interview and focus group) methods of collecting, processing and analyzing sociological information. The main conclusions of the study were the understanding of the sources of protest moods in the student environment as a combination of a number of factors: the conditions of the learning environment, relationships with the external environment, as well as the socio-economic and political situation in the state
Varaksina N.V., Varaksin S.V., Zamyatina O.N., Koda E.A., Zamyatin I.D. - Assessment of the dynamics of the quality of life of the population of the Kulundinsky district of the Altai Territory pp. 33-46

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.8.44100

EDN: XXOEER

Abstract: The article deals with the topical issue of the quality of life of the rural population on the example of the Kulundinsky district of the Altai Territory. The methodology of quality of life research is based on structural functionalism and symbolic interactionism. The study of the quality of life was carried out by both qualitative and quantitative methods, and the components of the quality of life themselves were based on both objective and subjective levels. Methods such as a questionnaire survey of the population, an expert survey in the form of an in-depth interview, a focus group, and document analysis were used in the work. This article presents the results of a sociological study in the period from 2022 to 2023, which allows you to track the small dynamics of the quality of life of the rural population, to detect real changes associated with objective and subjective parameters. The novelty of the study lies in a comprehensive assessment of the dynamics of the quality of life of the rural population of a particular municipality, which allows us to study the issues of the quality of life of the population at a deep level, both at the empirical level and at the level of theoretical generalizations. The results of the sociological research showed that a number of objective components of the quality of life have noticeably increased compared to the previous year, as for the subjective component, we can also state some improvement, since the population feels real care about itself in the person of the district administration, village councils and the government of the region. Special attention should be paid to the need to extrapolate the methodology of this sociological study to other areas of the Altai Territory, which allows the relevant competent authority to track point-defined problems and promptly resolve them.
Samburov E.A. - The connection between methodology and prognostics pp. 34-38

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.5.18166

Abstract:   The subject of this research is the influence of the systemic-dialectical methodology of scientific cognition upon prognostics. The author analyses the correlation between the methodological principles of cognition and main positions of forecasting the events of the future as a specific type of cognition. The possible and the actual are one. Possibility should be viewed as a prerequisite for the new in development of reality, as a tendency of its development. Thus from our point of view, possibility is the future in the present. The principle of unity between possible and actual is considered the initial for the modern prognostics. This work analyses the structure of the present, as well as the ways of detecting the informational component of the future in the present. The author determines the priority points of the scientific forecast today: firstly, an essential need to involve into forecasting a larger circle of researchers and professionals-practitioners; and secondly, strive to increase the efficiency of forecasting.    
Gareeva I.A., Turkulets S.E., Sokolskaya M.V., Obruchnikova S.R., Turkulets A.V. - Determinants of social stigmatization in student environment (on the example of university students of Far East) pp. 34-42

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.1.30409

Abstract: The subject of this research is the examination of social stigmatization and identification of the determinants of stigmatization of modern student youth. The goal of this work lies in revelation of the determinants of stigmatization in student environment on the examples of university students of Far East. The questionnaire-based survey was conducted on 388 persons for studying the problems of stigmatization and its substantiation among students in the cities of Khabarovsk and Vladivostok. The first stage of research is based on the method of overt observation, which allows acquiring primary information of the existences of stigmas in student environment. Statistical methods was used for collecting and processing of the material. Social stigmatization in student environment negatively affects the process of socialization of student youth and is due discrimination of the various forms of social interaction. It is revealed that the possibility of overcoming stigmatization in realization by the students of their life strategies is not quite high and substantiated by uncertainty about the future and absence of long-term life plans. The obtained conclusions may be used in the course of educational process in higher educational institutions, as well as by branches of government and local self-governance in solving the questions of youth policy in the Far Eastern Federal District.
Isaeva K.V., Vantyaeva A.S. - Lifelong education as one of the digital decade trends pp. 34-43

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.10.68853

EDN: JMFDJW

Abstract: The article is devoted to the topical issues of lifelong education as a new and increasingly relevant form of education. The article examines the impact of digital transformation on the transformation of the education system. The authors emphasize the relationship between the growth in the volume and coverage of digital technologies and the increase in the number of educational services in various forms (the system of additional education, courses, webinars, programs for studying cutting edge academic disciplines in a short time). The research focuses on the theoretical understanding of the trend of the last decade – lifelong education. An important conclusion, confirmed by the already available in modern sociology research, was the judgment that the increased relevance of lifelong education is directly related to digitalization and the technical, technological and organizational preferences that it provides to the educational system. Thus, distance educational technologies (zoom, skype, teleconference from Yandex, Vebinar and others) demonstrate the ability to be involved in the educational process regardless of location, gender, age, employment, occupation and interests. In addition, in modern conditions of transition to a new digital reality under the influence of the rapid development of advanced technologies, there is a question of the need for constant professional reorientation and obtaining new knowledge and skills in the fields of computer programming, the use of digital technologies, including interacting with artificial intelligence. The article identifies new popular areas of study, the principles of lifelong education, and also highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the object of study. It is also revealed that today an ambiguous attitude of teachers and students to online education has been formed.
Ivanova O. - Assessment of strategic thinking of a human of new generation pp. 35-48

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.6.29987

Abstract: The subject of this research is the strategies of critical thinking. The goal of this research lies in analytical assessments of the strategies of critical thinking and determination of the potential for application of disposition, The author attempt to substantiate the relevance of referring to self-assessment of the strategies of critical thinking, reveals the essence and correlation of the strategies of critical thinking, analyze self-assessment of the level of affective strategies, cognitive macro abilities and cognitive micro skills, estimate and interpret the results of the study. The article thoroughly examines the importance of improvement of the strategies of critical thinking as an instrument for analytical solution of the issues that ensures a long-term independent, purposeful, justified, reflexive, controlled human thinking process. Special attention is given to the problem of the competency of skills of critical thinking among the representatives of the new (digital) generation in the conditions of information excessiveness. Methodology is founded on the transdisciplinary concept of critical thinking. The scientific novelty consists in analytical assessment of the affective and cognitive strategies of critical thinking based on self-assessment of the representatives of digital generation. The concept of integration of strategies of critical thinking that would expand the field of their application is substantiated. The author determines the growth points of the critical thinking skills, as well as the strategically advanced vectors for its improvement: Socratic discussion and critical reading. The author’s special contribution is the conclusion on the analytical instrumentality and the need for targeted systematic improvement of the strategies of critical thinking in dialogical communication in both, the educational and professional spheres.
Svinukhova Y.N. - Youth unemployment as the aspect of analysis of labor resources and social differentiation of the Russian population pp. 35-43

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.10.30652

Abstract: This article reviews youth unemployment as an economic factor of intensification of social differentiation of the Russian population, as well as the factor of quantitative and qualitative dynamics of labor resources, the current state of which allows referring them as the main challenges and threats to the national interests of the Russian Federation. The subject of this research is the quantitative and qualitative dynamics of labor resources and social differentiation of population by the income level in modern Russia. The goal of this work lies in designation of youth unemployment as the crucial factor affecting the quantitative and qualitative parameters of labor resources and intensification of social differentiation of the Russian population. The author reveals the main reasons of the emergence of youth unemployment on the current job market. The author provides a set of measures that would contribute to achievement of such significant social effects as the improvement of employment situation with regards to youth, which in turn, can initiate the decrease in proliferation of the negative forms of social practices among the young generation.
Antonova N.L. - Master’s degree program as institutionalized education: sociological education in Russia and India pp. 35-42

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.4.31106

Abstract: The goal of this article is to analyze and understand the institutional peculiarities of functionality of the master’s program in sociology in Russian and Indian universities. In the conditions of rapid development of global educational space, master’s programs become an attractive means of exercising academic mobility by students. For this case study, Ural Federal University and Mumbai University were selected, both of which offer master’s programs in sociology and are not part of the QS World University Rankings. The author analyzes the websites of both university, and conducts surveys of sociology students in India (n=65) and Russia (n=66). The results of this research demonstrate that master’s program in the Russian university is practically oriented and is aimed at filling the demands of the regional job market. The program offered by the Indian university is accompanied by national specificity, reflecting peculiarities of the current state of Indian society. For Indian students, getting an education in a Russian university master’s program serves as an important instrument for securing strong status positions. Russian sociology students do not demonstrate interest towards education in Indian universities, opting instead for education in BRICS countries and China.
Rudenkin D. - The level of development of digital hygiene skills of modern Russian youth: the results sociological research pp. 36-55

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.1.37487

Abstract: This article is dedicated to the results of sociological research conducted by the author to reveal the actual degree of development of the skills for the safe use of information technologies characteristic to modern Russian youth. The rapid development of information technologies and their progressive infiltration into social reality contribute escalate new risks and dangers. High activity of the representatives of Russian youth in using such technologies turns the into a risk group vulnerable to the threats of information society. Thus, the question of compliance with the rules of safe use of information technologies is extremely relevant among Russian youth. Over the recent years, this topic gained popularity within the Russian social science and humanities, but mainly on the theoretical level. The author introduces the data of the original research conducted among the youth of Yekaterinburg (N = 504) for empirical diagnostics of the development of their digital hygiene. This study indicated the controversy and development disparity of digital hygiene skills of the representatives of Russian youth. It was established that many of them perceive high Internet activity as a source of potential risks and declare a desire to comply with the rules to reduce such risks. However, the analysis demonstrates that their actual propensity to comply with the rules of safe use of information technologies is limited: some rules are observed by many, but other are often neglected. It implies that the process of development of digital hygiene skills among the representatives of Russian youth is yet not complete: despite the desire to reduce the risks associated with the use of information technologies, many of them are willing to observe only certain rules.
Akhmedova A.R., Koda E.A., Sterlyadeva N.A., Lapteva D.N., Oleinikova E.P. - Student Squads as Agents of Socialization of Student Youth (Based on Research in the Altai Territory) pp. 36-53

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.3.40112

EDN: NERMPZ

Abstract: Student groups in sociological science are studied from the point of view of interaction with youth policy management bodies, the formation of specialists in the labor market, and socialization tools. It seems heuristic to consider student groups as agents of socialization, carrying out their activities through social practices. Within the framework of this work, we will focus on the movement of student detachments as an important agent of the socialization of student youth, since student detachments provide labor training and inclusion in the work of students, form patriotism and love for the Motherland, and also ensure the development of the potential of young people in various aspects of modern life. Student groups as agents of socialization of students perform a number of dysfunctions, including emotional and economic aspects, additional workload, negative interaction with other people. Despite this, the fighters of student squads highly appreciate the level of adaptability to professional activity and the level of leadership qualities acquired or developed in the student squad, this is confirmed by experts. Each student named a number of qualities that he acquired or developed thanks to student teams, including: responsiveness, openness, confidence, perseverance, patience, stress tolerance, diligence, determination, punctuality, sociability, responsibility for himself and others, the ability to solve conflict and problem situations, the ability to delegate, as well as make quick decisions.
Polyushkevich O.A., Ivanov R.V., Borisova Y.V. - Perception of social success pp. 37-44

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.10.1992

Abstract: The subject of this research is the public perceptions. The authors give particular attention to the public perceptions of social success, because they allow assessing the values and norms, ideals and idols, which dominate in society during the specific historical period. Changes in perceptions allows tracing the forms and vectors of transformation of the society, as well as determine the causes and consequences of social dynamics. Attention is also focused on the gender division in perceptions of social success. Sociocultural prerequisites and local conditions for development of gender differences are being revealed. The methodology of the research is structured upon the study of public perceptions through the principles of social construction and symbolic functionalism. The main conclusion consists in the fact that changes in the ideals of public consciousness regarding the development of social success among men and women carries an ambiguous character. On one hand, this transformation is influenced by the sociocultural changes that take place in the society, forcing people to adjust to them; and on the other hand, strong cultural-traditional framework integrated in life, which limit the scheme of possible changes in attitude towards success. Men and women choose different strategies of adjustment towards new circumstances; thus, their perceptions of “success” also differ. The scientific novelty consists in analysis of the specificity of social success in public perceptions of the Russians.  
Ebeling E.O. - Specificity of suicide risk among teenagers in the Altai Region pp. 37-44

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.10.24338

Abstract:   A comprehensive analysis of the differentiated factors of suicide risk among teenagers is a relevant scientific problem. The goal of this study consists in revealing the regional specificity of the factors that define the distribution of suicidal behavior among teenagers in the Altai Region. Methodology of this research includes three levels of analysis: macro-level (institutional), meso-level (social group), and micro-level (individual). The basic methods of empirical research contain statistical analysis of the data, traditional analysis of documents and surveys of the secondary school students of the Altai Region. The scientific novelty lies in successful testing of the multilevel sociological research method of the differentiated factors of suicide risk among the students of 14-18 years of age. As a result of this study, the author determines the regional peculiarities of suicidal activity of teenagers and reveals the key factors of the formation of suicide risk. Practical importance of the work lies in the fact that the acquired data can be applies by the specialists of regional authorities, as well as considered in development of the targeted programs for preventing the proliferation of suicidal behavior among teenagers.  
Borisova O.V. - Patriotic values among the youth of Altai Krai pp. 37-43

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.8.29862

Abstract: The subject of this research is the analysis of assessment of patriotic values among the youth of Altai Krai. In the course of the analysis of obtained data, the author examines the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components of patriotism. On the emotional level, the young generation develops feelings of love and respect towards their Motherland and national traditions, as well pride for the heroic past and present of their country. At the cognitive level, takes place the formation of knowledge on patriotism as a moral value, history of the country and traditions of the Russian peoples, patriotic duty, dignity, responsibility, etc. The behavioral component finds its reflection in youth participation in the patriotic events, readiness to defend their country, as well as contribute to its prosperity. Based on sociological survey carried out in Altai Krai in 2015, the author draws a conclusion that the development of patriotic feelings among youth is impeded by the low standards of living and material well-being, social injustice, distrust in government, lack of opportunities for improving quality of life. According to the opinion of youth of the region, the most effective measures on increasing the level of patriotism among them consist in organization of youth leisure activities, popularization of national culture and patriotism in mass media, speeches of famous politicians, moral and ethical upbringing, improvement of living standards of population, and creation of environment for realization of professional potential of citizens. The assessment of patriotic views among youth allows determining the risks and problem zones in implementation of patriotic education. The article is addressed to the specialists in the field of working with youth, as well as those interested in problematic of patriotic upbringing.
Khaliulina A.I. - Social adaptation of the youth of Bashkortostan in modern socio-economic conditions (according to the results of a sociological survey) pp. 37-47

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.6.35302

EDN: TCRNUC

Abstract: The object of scientific study was the socio-adaptive behavior of the young generation of Bashkortostan. Special attention is paid to the effective adaptation of this social category to the system of market relations, the ability to quickly integrate into it. On the basis of ethnosociological research, the author analyzes in detail the degree of youth's mastery of modern labor skills, such as knowledge of foreign languages, the ability to work on a computer, drive a car, contact people, etc., and also reveals his orientation to entrepreneurial activity. Methods of quantitative analysis and synthesis, correlation of information obtained from various groups of sources (historical, sociological, etc.) were used in the study. Elements of statistical processing of digital data were used in the compilation of tables. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the appeal to the peculiarities of the manifestation of social adaptation of the youth of the region in a synchronic cross-section. Despite the ambiguity of the perception of their prospects in the future, because a little more than half of young people look to the future with hope and optimism, while a small part, regardless of nationality, with anxiety, uncertainty, to a certain extent, with ever-present fear and despair. At the same time, the data of the ethnosociological study showed that, in general, the social group in question effectively adapts to the system of market relations, skillfully and promptly joins it.
Biltrikova A.V., Zhalsanova V.G., Breslavskii A.S. - Socioeconomic situation and interethnic relations in the Republic of Buryatia pp. 38-45

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.9.24180

Abstract: The subject of this research is the impact of the established socioeconomic situation upon the interethnic relations in the Republic of Buryatia. Despite the fact that throughout the long period of time, interethnic relations retain stability, demonstrating a fairly high level of tolerance in the Republic comparing with some regions, the threats of conflicts do exist. And among them, is the unfavorable economic situation in the regions, characterized by the low indexes of region’s socioeconomic development. Buryatia is a beneficiary region, which of course, negatively affects the level and quality of life of the population, and does not contribute into the propitious development of interethnic relations. The article provides the results of study aimed at creation of the expert panel on assessment of the interethnic and Interconfessional relations in the Republic of Buryatia. The authors analyzes the expert evaluations regarding the nature and level of influence of the economic factor upon the interethnic relations. Socioeconomic situation does not manifest as a decisive factor of interethnic relations. However, it is noted that the formulation of national projects of economic development that allow improving the socioeconomic situation, will make its input into optimization of the interethnic relations.
Yanik A.A., Popova S.M. - About the system of social monitoring based on the qualitative data on the status of Russian society pp. 39-57

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.5.18966

Abstract: This article is dedicated to the methodological approaches and assessment of possibilities of establishment of the national system of monitoring Russian society based on the qualitative data. Within the framework of interdisciplinary studies, the authors conduct an analysis of the modern foreign and Russian experience of using the qualitative data for the monitoring of social development. The article examines the barriers that impede the knowledge content of the existing mechanisms of management of social development associated with achievement of the public consensus on the models of the desired future, choice of the targeted indexes of development, and principles of assessment of success. Special attention is given to the approaches of structural functionalism, as well as to the ideas about the society as a self-developing system, the key characteristics of which are stability and adaptivity. The conclusion is made that the new global challenges led to the change in conceptual ideas about the essence and goals of social development and the corresponding modification of the metrics of progress, in which an ever bigger role is being played by the quantitative data and the subjective assessments of people. The conducted analysis demonstrates the in modern Russia there are all necessary structural elements for establishment of the system of coordination and realization of the targeted model of society, as well as the constantly acting national system of social monitoring (using the qualitative data on the status of society) as an essential element of the system of state strategic administration.
Gorbunova A.A., Maksimova S.G. - Ethnic identity in assessment of population of the Russian Federation pp. 40-49

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.8.20731

Abstract: The subject of this article is the analysis of peculiarities of the manifestation of ethnic identity of population in modern Russia. Special attention is given to examination of the parameters that affect the indication of such type of social identity. In the course of this research, the authors studied separate aspects of manifestation of the ethnic identity, determine the key ethno-differentiating features, upon which takes place the identification with certain ethnos. As a result of comparative analysis of the individual with various level of the expression of identity, the authors defined the factors of its actualization, as well as interrelation between the ethnic, civil, and religious self-identification of population. The main method of this work lies in the survey conducted in 2015 among population of the nine regions of Russia. The acquired data demonstrate that residents of the region consider ethnic affiliation and its positive apprehension of high importance. It is detected that the ethnic identity is substantiated by a number of socio-demographic characteristics of personality, and also depends of the nature of interethnic interactions. Similar research allow the science to better understand the ethnic processes taking place in modern society, as well as  forecast their transformation.
Novokhatskaya O.V., Artemov V.A. - Rural everyday life: value and functional characteristics pp. 41-51

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.6.20662

Abstract: This article examines such elements of the everyday life as values, value and functional characteristics of usual activity, relationship with other people within a single community. Functional and value characteristics represents a very important side of everyday routine, being an essential and necessary addition to its continuance reflected in the budget of time. This side of everyday life is almost not touched upon in the studies of the budget of time or value orientations. The goal of this longitudinal research of everyday life (1986-2012) also did not include the analysis of this side at the first stage. But as the research continues, especially under the various socioeconomic conditions, when took place drastic changes in the status of different social groups, it appeared to be essential to refer to the value side of the everyday routine. The article attempts to provide the information about values and functions of mundane activity, acquired in the recent (2011-2012) bi-seasonal examination of living conditions, routine activity, and use of time among the rural population. The dynamic approach towards the analysis of assessments and opinions of rural dwellers pertaining to various sided of everyday life is applied. Accent is made to the changes relative to each other in evaluation of the importance and value of main types of activity. The authors determine the trend of reduction in the value of labor and increase in the importance of keeping the social contacts and relations. It is underlined that there is enhancement of orientation towards family and its material wellbeing, which manifests a core trend towards preserving the role of family in the Russian society.
Schabykov V.I., Kartashova E.P., Kudryavtseva R.A. - The place of Mari language within the system of communication and value interests of student youth of a polycultural city pp. 41-50

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.7.23479

Abstract: The subject of this article is the relation of modern student youth of Yoshkar-Ola to the Mari language, as well as place of this language within the system of its communication and value interests. The task at hand is viewed with consideration of the opposition of ethnic factor inherent to the Mari El Republic (Russians, Mari, and other ethnic groups). Its relevance is associated with the need for studying the current socio-linguistic situation in the polyethnic constituents of the Russian Federation, and the place of national (regional state) languages within them. The article manifests as a generalization of results of the sociological survey “Social Portrait of Student Youth”, conducted in 2015 by the department of Sociology of the Mari Scientific Research Institute of Linguistics, Literature, and History among the students of two universities (Mari State University and Volga State University of Technology). The scientific novelty of this work consists in the applied empirical material that is introduced into the academic discourse for the first time, as well as its problematic (communicative and value components of the Mari language in perception of the modern student youth of a polycultural city) that is also being examined for the first time in the regional ethno-sociological and socio-linguistic science. Attention is centered around the following aspects of reflection of the students regarding the Mari language: educational practice (place of Mari language in the system of studying/already learnt languages), communication prospect (necessary knowledge of Mari language for future life), educational paradigm (necessary teaching in all schools of the Republic), and ethnic-value reflection (acknowledgement of Mari language as native). The article proves that the Mari language as the regional state language in a modern polycultural city Yoshkar-Ola preserves its importance, primarily within the system of communication and value interests of the Mari student youth; however, even in such environment it loses its positions, but maintains its ethnic value significance.
Trutenko E.V., Linchenko A.A. - Problematic field of studying public trust in Russia: content analysis of scientific publications pp. 42-55

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.12.36267

Abstract: This article is dedicated to the analysis of evolution of research practices and approaches of the Russian scholars towards the problem of trust in Russian society, as well as determination of the key trends and specificity of social trust/distrust in the Russian society. Application of the methodology of content analysis allows analyzing the dynamics of domestic publications, as well as revealing the most relevant vectors of psychological, economic and social research. The most cited publications that outline the key trends in the transformation of public trust in modern Russia are determined. The author observes not only the shift in focus of study of the problem of trust from political to socioeconomic and informational contexts, but also significant differentiation in examination of various aspects of public trust. The novelty of this research lies in detection and classification of the relevant trends in the transformation of public trust in Russia. Public trust alongside public distrust in the government manifest as the basic factor in relation to other socioeconomic and cultural institutions. At the same time, there author observes low differentiation between the images of trust and distrust among  Russian population, low level of both interpersonal and institutional trust, as well as tendency towards using the images of the Soviet past as the markers of trust or distrust in the existing social institutions. A disposition towards increase of the role of social networks in the development of the images of trust or distrust is revealed.
Chudnova O.V. - Opinion of low-income families on public support of the population of the Sakhalin Oblast (on the materials of surveys and interviews) pp. 43-52

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.4.32532

Abstract: The object of this research is the low-income incomplete households of the Sakhalin Oblast. The subject is the current state of trends and peculiarities of the measures of public assistance for the low-income incomplete households of the Sakhalin Oblast. The author gives detailed overview to the main vectors of public assistance of households in the region, and describes the key issues faced by the recipients of public assistance. Special attention is given to the questions of assessment of efficiency of public assistance measures, signifying the prioritized vectors for optimization of this process in the Sakhalin Oblast. The conclusions are based on results of specific sociological research, conducted by the author using surveys and interviews. The research demonstrates that the region is undergoing large-scale efforts on meeting the vital needs of the socially vulnerable groups of the population, but not all measures correspond to the volume, quality and accessibility requirements of low-income incomplete households, and are in need of serious correction and establishing constant monitoring of the efficiency of measures based on feedback from the recipients.
Sitnikova A.A. - Modern Practices of Forsight Research of the Future of Social-Anthropological Systems Including Ethnocultural Groups of Northern Regions of the Russian Federation pp. 44-62

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2014.9.13405

Abstract: In the present article the principles of carrying out modern forsight research are considered. In introduction the forsight research place in a circle of other operations with forecasting of the future, such as is defined: forecasting, science fiction and planning. Advantages of forsight research before them as most scientific and reliable approach to anticipation of future scenarios of development of certain phenomena in mankind life are listed.The second section of article is devoted to the description of modern techniques of carrying out forsight research. The statistics of the most used Forsythe's methods according to data of the European research of 2007 is given, the short description and a scope of the most applied methods is the review of literature, the bibliometric analysis, Delfi-oprosa, critical technologies, a method of carrying out expert panels, brainstorming, development of scenarios of the future, SWOT analysis, etc. is submitted. The scheme of the most traditional combinations of several methods for carrying out complex forsight research is provided.The third section of article is devoted to creation of strategy of use of methods of forsight research for studying of social and anthropological systems and ethnic and cultural populations. The main method of research is the analytical and critical review of scientific sources. As a result of the review of methods of the forsight analysis a certain methodological strategy of forsight research of northern regions of the Russian Federation is offered. In this part that now culturological forsight researches are at a formation stage is fixed, some basic principles of methodological strategy of culturological forsight research are formulated. In addition in article the range of the existing forsight research methods which have to be applied to studying of ethnocultural systems is allocated. In particular, the importance of carrying out civil panels that distinguishes forsight research of ethnocultural system from other areas of its application is emphasized (politicians, the industries, economies, etc.). Also in article the range is offered those for carrying out expert panels on studying of the future of ethnocultural systems.
Rogach O.V. - Social capital of local communities: indicators for measuring and conditions of formation pp. 44-51

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.8.30342

Abstract: The subject of this research is the social capital of local communities. The object of this research is the individual resources of social actors, converted into social networks in accordance with their spatial allocation and normative-value content. The author explores the approaches towards determination of the essence of the concept of “social capital of local communities”; indicators for measuring and conditions of formation of the social capital. Particular attention is paid to the description of testing results of the indicators for measuring in the course of pilot survey conducted in May 2019. The empirical base for this study became the Volokolamsky Municipal District; a simple probability sample N=97 persons. The leading research method is the questionnaire-based survey. For verification of the acquired data, the author used the method of focus group survey. The f conclusion is made that in social network, the local residents predominantly demonstrate the socially shared values, such as respect, solidarity, and trust. However, the study illustrated that the higher is the level of social capital, the greater is the inequality between local residents and municipal government. The regional officials were assessed by the respondents as “aggressors”, as an obstacle towards achieving common good. The lack of information support and replicable practices leads to the emergence of barriers in functionality of social networks. The author’s main contribution lies in the development of indicators for measuring social capital: prevailing values of social interaction, dominant forms of building social networks, sustainability of social networks. The scientific novelty consists in the testing results of indicators for measuring social capital.
Plutov L.E. - Gender specificity of psychological help-seeking among Russian adolescents pp. 44-57

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.10.68771

EDN: LHRWYK

Abstract: The influence of social factors in adolescents seeking professional psychological help seems to be an urgent scientific and practical problem in both the foreign and Russian contexts. This article identifies the specifics of strategies and scenarios for help-seeking among boys and girls aged 14-17 based on the results of a quantitative sociological study of adolescents in Russia. An online survey of a representative sample (N = 17,000) aimed to measure help-seeking rates among two gender groups, an assessment of this experience, the prevalence of various coping strategies and social attitudes towards psychological help among Russian adolescents. The results showed significant differences in the experience of boys and girls in these aspects. In particular, female respondents more often had experience of seeking the services of a psychologist and used this practice to solve their mental problems. Young men were much less likely to seeking professional psychological help, which may be due to stigmatizing social attitudes. The revealed trends facilitated to propose key direction for future research of gender differences in the level of mental health literacy among Russian adolescents as well as their vulnerability to the social factor of stigma.
Selivanova Z.K. - Comparative analysis of the life goals and value orientations among the upper teens of Moscow and cities of Bashkortostan pp. 45-54

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.8.18852

Abstract: The object of this research is the youth (age 14-17) of Moscow and cities of the Republic of Bashkortostan, while the goal of this work is the comparative analysis of some aspects of their spiritual world. The empirical results are acquired by the author during the series of applied sociological research in the cities of Bashkortostan in 1993-2014 and Moscow in 2014. The subject of the research is the life goals, value orientations, and certain spiritual demands of the urban upper teens. The main conclusion consists in the statement that the youth of Bashkortostan and Moscow reproduce the traditional for Russians life goals, value orientations, and presence of friends. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that such comparative research is held in Russia for the first time. The author recommends conducting the comparative scientific research on teenagers and youth as a whole living in various regions of the country on the systemic and complex basis.
Mochalin A.V. - The evolution of electoral behavior in the process of socialization of the Russian provincial youth pp. 45-62

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.10.2067

Abstract:     The subject of this research is the peculiarities of electoral behavior of the Russian provincial youth (on the example of Belgorod Region), as well as evolution of the models of electoral behavior in the conditions of socioeconomic instability of the transitional type society. Particular attention is given to the examination of factors and effort influencing the dynamics of electoral activity of the youth, as well as its electoral socialization. The author reviews the prospects of social mobility of the youth within the framework of electoral process in building the complex system of electoral behavior management as a factor of increasing efficiency of socialization of the young generation. The scientific novelty is justified by insufficiency of the important sociological studies of the dynamics of electoral behavior of the Russian provincial youth in the conditions of turbulence of Russian society, as well as relevance of the further examination of this problematic. The results of the research allow expanding the area of study of the problems of electoral socialization of youth, their active inclusion into the political life in sociology and interdisciplinary sciences, such as political science, electoral law, psychology, pedagogy, and education. Practical importance is associated with the formulation of recommendations to the bodies of government and municipal authority in the field of improvement of the technologies of increasing electoral activeness of the youth during the upcoming electoral campaigns of 2017-2020 in Russia. Analysis of the dynamics of the models of electoral behavior of the youth is characterized by the distancing from passive models (traditional voting, mobilization and corporate models) towards active (models of rational choice , model of participation, etc.), which are associated with the strive for self-realization within the framework of electoral procedures in various electoral statuses. The determined dynamics of the desire of youth to hold the more active position in electoral process reflects trends of the later years related to the general growth of sociopolitical activeness of the youth, and realization of their special place in development of the country.    
Reshetnikov V.A., Samburov E.A., Kashchaev A.E. - Simulativeness within the structure of social development pp. 46-61

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.3.17754

Abstract: The subject of this article is the examination of various examples of Simulativeness within the structure of modern society that substantiates the antinomy of social reproductions and social dynamics. A qualitative index of the social shifts that led to the formation of simulative space and images in the modern culture, is the stages of social reflexion of the current processes. The authors thoroughly analyze the sociopolitical and cultural-economic shifts in parallel with the sociocultural and spiritual-moral changes over the recent years. These factors result in the establishment of a new ideology of the social reproduction of the country. Scientific novelty consists in the systemic analysis of the antinomies of social development, as well as in detection of the simulative images and forms of social reproduction. This work presents a detailed analysis on the symbolic and cognitive level of the existing sociocultural transformations within the various spheres of social life: economics, politics, culture, religion, values, and others.
Popov E.A. - Future profession of sociologist: expectations of the university applicants pp. 46-55

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.10.34262

Abstract: This article considers various aspects of selecting sociological discipline by the university applicants. Based on the conducted in 2019 empirical research, the author summarizes the representations of high graduates on sociology as a scientific discipline, as well as on sociological profession. Overall, applicants became more careful in selecting sociology for their future, have an idea what is modern sociology and its development trends. This is also reflected in the official statistics, which claims that the number of applications submitted for “Sociology” has increased over the recent years. However, difficulties of such choice are revealed as well. University applicants are rather focused on acquisition of specific competences in the field of sociology, but perceive sociology as a cross-disciplinary area of knowledge. The article determines the representations of university applicants on similarities between the school course of social studies and sociology, as well as on the role of social studies in selecting sociology in the university. Assessment is given to the opinions of university applicants on the advantages of sociology in relation to other scientific disciplines; opportunities for personal and career growth in the future profession of sociologist. The author touches upon the question of formatting the image of sociologist from the perspective of university applicants. Thus, the article resolves the problem of formation of the image of future profession among university applicants that chose the academic discipline “Sociology”.  In structuring educational strategies, the universities should take into account such representations of their applicants for improving learning efficiency.
Koptseva N.P., Kirko V.I., Petrova K.I., Pimenova N.N., Khudonogova A.E., Fil'ko A.I. - The assessment of quality of life by the indigenous minorities of the North of Taymyr Dolgano-Nenets District of Krasnoyarsk Krai (on the example of the village of Potapovo) pp. 47-60

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.10.27689

Abstract: The subject of this research is the quality of life of indigenous minorities of Northern Siberia – the Enets, locally residing in the remote village of Potapovo of North of Taymyr Dolgano-Nenets Municipal Disctrict of Krasnoyarsk Krai. The goal of this article lies in differentiation of the subjective perception of quality of life by the various population groups that reside in the remote villages of the Northern Arctic Zone of Krasnoyarsk Krai; as well as in application of the developed methodology of comparative analysis of quality of life of the residents of remote village districts of northern and central taiga zone of Siberia. Methodological base contains the set of theoretical scientific methods, analysis of empirical data as a result of survey, observation and interviewing the indigenous minorities in their place of residence. The scientific novelty consists in implementation of the effective method of assessment of quality of life of the communities that live in the severe northern conditions and relate to the category of indigenous peoples of the North. In determining the differentiation of various population groups in accordance with the subjective and objective assessment of quality of life, the authors used the statistical data and identified the level of satisfaction with the quality of education, level of security, work of the local government, material wealth, quality of services in cultural sphere, environmental situation in the district, and quality of health services.
Antonovich I.V., Kuzhim N.V., Chukanova T.V., Akhmedova A.R., Latkina A.D. - The demand of the Barnaul population for creation of cycling infrastructure pp. 47-55

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.11.34294

Abstract: The subject of this research is the demand of the Barnaul population for creation of cycling infrastructure. The development of cycling infrastructure not only contributes to solution of the problems of any modern city, but also creates a favorable ecological and social environment. This is  illustrated by such indicators as public health, life expectancy, and increase of working age. Moreover, the ecologically friendly urban environment is beneficial for the development of tourism. Using the quantitative method (questionnaire-based survey), the authors were able to find out the opinion of the Barnaul residents on the creation of urban infrastructure. The research results clearly demonstrate the demand of the Barnaul residents for creation of cycling infrastructure. The following conclusions were made: majority of respondents believe that the of cycle lanes and minimal maintenance service is required throughout the urban space; creation of cycling infrastructure can be a step toward designing a new comfortable urban environment and improve quality of life; implementation of cycle lanes into the urban space in such way that they would connect bedroom suburbs and central part of the city, can be most useful and effective. The conducted analysis testifies that the developed cycling infrastructure can improve transport and ecological situation in the city, but would not fully resolve the problems of socioeconomic nature.
Rudenkin D.V. - What the youth of a large Russian city knows and thinks about vandalism: the case of Yekaterinburg pp. 47-62

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.6.34435

EDN: YZHGXX

Abstract: The article is devoted to the analysis of the dominant public opinion of Russian urban youth about vandalism and its forms of manifestation. The author notes that the current practice of research in social and humanitarian science is mainly focused on the analysis of specific cases of vandalism and the motivation of its subjects, while the specifics of mass representations of young people about this phenomenon remains poorly understood. Referring to the data of his own sociological research, the author seeks to take a step in overcoming this imbalance and establish the dominant attitude of Russian urban youth to the phenomenon of vandalism. The hypothesis of the work is that the ground for the spread of youth vandalism is largely created by the superficiality and flexibility of the attitude of the mass youth audience to this phenomenon.   The analysis carried out in the course of the study shows that this hypothesis turned out to be fair. It was found that vandalism as a phenomenon causes mass condemnation of young people only at the level of abstract judgments, while the real attitude of young people to processes in urban space turns out to be flexible. Many young people have an extremely narrow idea of what vandalism is, and do not consider a number of destructive activities in urban space to be its manifestations. This space itself is not perceived as inviolable: the possibility of unauthorized transformations in it does not cause mass rejection of young people. And already existing vandal damage is often simply not noticed. In general, the analysis showed that educational activities should be no less important vector of prevention of youth vandalism than the existing areas of such work.
Samsitdinov I.Z. - Development of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of social mobility in foreign sociology: a brief overview pp. 48-57

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.6.43414

EDN: UBBCHS

Abstract: In today's transforming society, issues related to the social mobility of the population remain relevant enough to continue the study of this phenomenon. As in the last century, various aspects of social mobility are being actively explored, especially with a change in the socio-political situation in the country and in the world as a whole. The purpose of this work is to identify the theoretical and methodological foundations of the study of the social mobility of the population in foreign sociology. To achieve the goals set, the main approaches of foreign researchers to the problem of social mobility were studied, historiographical and textbook materials on this topic were considered. Structural-functional, axiological, activity approaches were chosen as the methodological basis of the study, the descriptive method and the method of scientific analysis were used. The formation of the main approaches to the study of social mobility of the population in the works of leading foreign researchers is studied, the reasons for their emergence and prospects for further development are analyzed. Thus, we came to the conclusion that the problems of social mobility of the population are especially relevant today, when there is a rapid informatization of society, the digital economy is rapidly developing. Various transformational processes affect the scale of social mobility of the population in different ways, each era contains features of the manifestation of this phenomenon and requires a separate study, taking into account all the various aspects.
Spirina A.S., Maksimova S.G. - The characteristics of interpersonal and institutional trust / mistrust in the Russian border regions (based on the results of sociological research) pp. 49-62

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.6.30022

Abstract:  Trust is currently one of the most demanded topics within the framework of various theoretical approaches. The category of trust becomes more and more relevant in social cognition. The author examines the definition of this category and the social functions assigned to it. Strengthening of interpersonal and institutional trust contributes to consolidation of the Russian society. Assessment of the level of interpersonal and institutional trust in the society is viewed as one of the indicators of studying the current social situation. The article presents the results of sociological research conducted in six border regions of the Russian Federation (Altai Krai, Amur Oblast, Astrakhan Oblast, Volgograd Oblast, Tuva Republic, and Khabarovsk Krai). The total and regional indicators of interpersonal and institutional trust / mistrust are calculated. Leaning on the research results, the author gives general characteristics to the level of trust among the population of border regions of the Russian Federation; as well as in accordance with the assessments of interpersonal trust, determines to which groups and social institutions people have more or less credibility.
Kurysheva A. - Formation of career strategies of young scholars in the area of computer sciences pp. 49-56

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.6.33230

Abstract: The subject of this research is the career strategies of young scholars in the area of computer sciences. The object of this research is the educational space for formation of career strategies of young scholars in the area of computer sciences. The author examines the formation of IT educational space in Saint Petersburg. The goal consists in conducting a systemic analysis of educational space for the formation of career strategies of young scholars in the area of computer sciences. The research was carried out in Saint Petersburg in 2018, included 12 expert interviews with HR and IT specialists. The paper reviews such elements of educational space of information technologies as schools specialized in physics and mathematics, school and student Olympiads and contests, educational initiatives created by the leading IT companies of the city. The scientific novelty lies in introduction of educational IT space. At the first level it consists of the created back in Soviet time physical-mathematical schools and school Olympiads, which are also a step to higher education. The student environment has informal organizations: interest clubs, tournaments and contests. Namely in such educational space, young scholars in the area of computer technologies make their career choices.
Akhmedova A.R., Bazhenova N.A., Gorshunova E.E., Kalinina Y.A., Kuzhim N.V., Chudova S.G. - The factors of interethnic tension in higher education environment (based on the materials of a sociological study in Altai State University, Barnaul) pp. 49-61

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.5.35769

Abstract: The subject of this research is the factors of interethnic tension in higher education environment. The object of this research is interethnic tension in the educational environment. Detailed attention is given to socio-psychological, conflictological, and sociological approaches towards studying the interethnic tension. The author examines the manifestation of interethnic tension, namely the factors that may aggravate it in the higher education institutions. The following factors are explored: social adaptation of students in polyethnic educational environment; ethnic stereotypes; cultural differences between students belonging to various ethnic groups; biased attitude of the participants of educational process on ethnic grounds. The conclusion is made that such factors as ethnic stereotypes and cultural differences of students are present in Altai State University; the need for social adaptation of students in polyethnic educational environment and  biased attitude of the participants of educational process on ethnic ground manifest rather insignificantly, although pose a potential threat to interethnic relations in the university. The author’s special contribution consists in formulation of practical recommendations for the administrative departments of Altai State University aimed at reducing the likelihood of the emergence of interethnic tensions in the educational environment; as well as in proposal of measures to prevent the occurrence of inexplicit factors.
Atlaskirov A.R. - Employment Attitudes of Graduates of Higher and Secondary Specialized Educational Institutions of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic pp. 49-57

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.9.38930

EDN: CEDWPQ

Abstract: International expert councils single out the transformations taking place in the labor markets under the influence of the achievements of information and technological progress as one of the most significant risks of sustainable development. Experts note that the process of division of labor between people and artificial intelligence will lead to the release of significant labor resources. These processes are fraught with serious risks for social stability in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. The purpose of the presented work is to study the labor attitudes of graduates of higher and secondary specialized educational institutions of Kabardino-Balkaria. The conducted research showed that a systemic problem of training personnel for the regional economy is manifested in the republic. Career guidance, which, if applied effectively, can serve as one of the key factors in the socio-economic development of the region, is poorly organized. A significant part of the youth of the republic does not receive up-to-date information about potential directions for the development of the economy and the labor market, and the vocational guidance lessons themselves do not arouse their interest. This leads to the fact that many graduates do not show the desire to continue working in their profession. It was also revealed that among graduates of higher and secondary specialized educational institutions in the region there is a widespread desire, after graduation, to start an entrepreneurial activity and work for themselves, which indicates a decrease in the importance of paternalistic behavior patterns among the population of the region, especially among young people.
Popov E.A. - The state of sociological knowledge in thesis works pp. 50-56

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.4.28793

Abstract: This article explores the state of thesis works on sociological sciences. Focus is made on determination of genre specificity of thesis works. Special attention is given to identification of merits and demerits of  thesis research. Based on the analysis of thesis works defended over the period from 2016 to 2017, it is concluded that their number increases in the selected academic fields, but the quality does not always meet the high standards. On the other hand, it is noted that the sociologists remain committed to the traditional sociological topics – the institutions of education and family, problems of studentship, Internet, and communications. Dissertators most often refer to the regional experience of functioning of the selected social institutions or flow of certain social processes. The research conducted at interdisciplinary level are also common. The article demonstrates that the genre specificity of thesis works consists in correspondence of the conducted research to the overall trends of development of sociological knowledge. At the same time, the anti-genre of thesis work on sociology depends on the specific characteristics of the object-subject space of research, and not always in any ways is related to the scientific crisis or certain condition of sociological discipline.  
Sterliadeva N., Chukanova T.V. - Some aspects of self-preservation behavior of students during the coronavirus pandemic pp. 50-56

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.4.37752

Abstract: The article is based on the materials of a sociological study conducted in 2021 in the city of Barnaul. The author emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility for the preservation and strengthening of one's own health. Notes the importance of human behavior in relation to their health as a necessary factor of their physical and mental well-being. On the basis of a questionnaire survey of students of Altai State University, some features of the self-preservation behavior of students during the spread of the coronavirus pandemic were studied. The analysis showed that the majority of respondents are aware of the importance of maintaining health, but at the same time do not actively engage in the preservation and restoration of health. Students lack the skills and abilities to lead a healthy lifestyle. According to the survey, the coronavirus pandemic did not have a special impact on certain aspects of the self-preservation behavior of students. Only a small part of the respondents tried to change their habits during the spread of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19, including vaccination. The sociological study revealed the attitude of modern student youth to the anti-covid measures taken. The results of the study indicate that one of the functions of the university in modern realities should be the work on changing the behavior of young people in relation to their own health, on the formation of healthy lifestyle skills.
Polyakova A.G. - Digital sociology and examination of social mechanisms on the Internet space pp. 51-64

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.2.32163

Abstract: The distribution of new types of secondary sociological information actualizes the role of digital sociology and generates new opportunities for the analysis. Digital sociology, as a subject of research, is viewed as an interdisciplinary direction focused on the social effects, which are generated by the advancement of information and communication technologies and phenomena. The existence of such effects is predetermined by the development of a digital environment than involves various actors. Therefore, the computer modeling of social mechanisms receives increased attention, as the study of its results has considerable potential, and groundwork has been laid for monitoring of socioeconomic processes through reconfiguration of the existing information cascades. The methodological framework is comprised of the general scientific methods, including structural-functional and causal substantiation of the patterns, complementarity of the objective and subjective sides of the social processes. Special methods are presented by the analysis of social networks. The research aims to determine the possibility and prerequisites for creating the information system based on the principles of digital sociology and big data, as well as on the network analysis of the processes and phenomena. Thus, the solution of such task, as the examination of social mechanisms projected on the Internet space, prompted the creation of information system founded on the principles of digital sociology, synergy of the authorities and society, as well as contributed to establishment of the basis for the new model of administrative decision-making, which observes the interests of its subject and characterized by the comprehensive operating information support.
Baklanova O.A., Dushina T.V. - Sociality as a subject of sociocultural analysis pp. 52-58

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2017.6.23340

Abstract: The subject of this research is the peculiarities of structural, dynamic, and functional aspects of the phenomenon of sociality. It is underlined that constant improvement of the theoretical-methodological tools for the relevant description of occurring changes is notices within the framework of social theory. The author also reviews the methodological tools and main strategies of examination of sociality with brief summary of their efficiency. The article substantiates the relevance of sociocultural approach as a research tool that allows effectively reflecting the peculiarities of social dynamics. There appear to be many approaches towards the interpretation of sociality in modern social theory, including disciplinary (biologized, socio-philosophical, sociological, culturological) and interdisciplinary (e.g. socio-phenomenological). In general, they are subject to systematization in accordance with the research strategies. Majority of these approaches are divided into the four key directions: sociocentric, biology-centric (or psychological), culturocentric, and philosophical that review the ultimate grounds of such phenomenon. It is emphasizes that the sociocultural approach allows finding the means of non-contradictory unification of these key directions. The scientific novelty consists in providing definition of sociality as a particular type of conformity that is based upon the cultural interaction and value unity.
Schabykov V.I., Kudryavtseva R.A. - Mass media and fiction in Mari language in the information and communication environment pp. 53-60

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.11.1905

Abstract: The subject of this article is the attitude of population of the Republic of Mari El towards mass media (TV and radio programs, newspapers, and magazines), fiction in Mari language, as well as their place within the information and communication environment of this polyethnic region in the middle of 2010’s. The problematic in hand is examined considering such factors as national affiliation, age, and place of residence of the respondents. The article represents generalization of the results of sociological survey among the residents of the Republic of Mari El, carried out in 2015 by the sociological department of Mari Language, Literature and History Scientific Research Institute named after V.M.Vasilyev on the topic “Interethnic and Interconfessional Relations in the Republic of Mari El”. The author implements the method of discourse-analysis, within the framework of which examines public consciousness of the population in its census multilayerdness.  The Mari TV and radio broadcasts, newspapers, magazines, and fiction primarily represent interest for the indigenous (Mari) population of the Republic, but such interest is not widespread; it attracts very little attention of the representatives of other nationalities. This work proves the relevance for the region of formulation of the ethnocultural and integration strategy in public consciousness that is aimed at preservation of ethnic identity through the media and fiction in native language, as well as development of bilingualism and polylingualism, particularly within the Russian, urban and youth environment.
Savenkova A. - Professional orientations of China’s modern youth pp. 53-64

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.4.32586

Abstract: The subject of this research is the value orientations of China’s modern youth in the area of profession selection and professional self-development. Special attention is given to the phenomenon of stereotypization of a number of social perceptions and orientations pertaining to conditions, in which the process of professional self-development of the youth could see the highest level of success. This article includes theoretical and empirical aspects. The theoretical portion explores the specificity of professional education, modern trends and difficulties characteristic to modern China, as well as presents the data of earlier research devoted to this problematic. The empirical portion presents the results of surveys of China’s working youth, determines respondents’ priorities in the sphere of profession, and cites the presence of cognitive myths related to the role of higher education and social ties in the process of job searching. The scientific novelty of this research consists in author’s approach towards exploration of the formation of professional choice process among Chinese youth not only under the influence of objective conditions, but also through the prism of social stereotypization and mythologization. Based on the conducted research, the author proposes a series of measures aimed at overcoming professional imbalance in China.
Isaev D.P. - Negative effects of dynasticity in perception of the academic staff of Russian universities pp. 53-63

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.9.36485

Abstract: The object of this research is the image of professional dynasty that exists in collective perception of pedagogical staff of the Russian universities. The goal of this work lies in outlining mental space, which actualizes various connotations of the image of professional dynasty and dynasticity as the social practice in modern Russian society. For achieving the set goal, the author conducts a comparative analysis of positive and negative assessments of dynasticity, and reveals the factors that determine critical attitude in the university environment. The article is based on the questionnaire method with subsequent calculation of raw data, generalization and analysis of quantitative data; applies contextual interpretation of the qualitative data. According to the acquired data, an outwardly positive outlook upon professional dynasties is adjusted through comprehensive analysis of response groups. Attention is turned to the fact that the positive image of dynasticity is not extended to such spheres as law enforcement agencies and state administration. It is established that positive assessments rather correlate with personal values, while negative – with socially oriented values. The conclusion is made that professionalism is not the key factor in representations of the academic staff on the advantages of dynasticity, which indicates latent non-recognition of its advantages overall. Ambiguous attitudes with regards to professional continuity for their families should also be viewed in terms of overall criticism towards dynasties in Russian modern social space.
Valeeva M.V. - Ecological consciousness and behavior of modern students: a sociological analysis pp. 53-63

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.7.43907

EDN: VLWMKP

Abstract: The current environmental situation requires serious attention and active participation of every person. A special role in this process is played by the student youth – an active and promising part of society, capable of making a significant contribution to the development of ecological culture and changing environmental behavior. The ecological consciousness and behavior of students are becoming the object of more and more in-depth study by specialists in various fields of knowledge, including sociologists. To assess the level of formation of ecological consciousness and behavior in 2023, a sociological study was conducted using two methods: a questionnaire, the object of which was the student youth of Yekaterinburg and an expert interview. The study revealed the attitude of young people to the environment, as this is an indicator of the formation of ecological consciousness. Next, the key environmental problems that, according to the youth, are most acute were considered, as well as real practices that students implement while taking care of the environment were considered. In addition, the research revealed the role of the university as an actor influencing the formation of environmental consciousness and behavior. As a result, it was concluded that modern youth in general show interest and awareness in relation to environmental problems, but in reality their environmental behavior is often uneven and limited.
Karavaeva Y.V., Litvinova S.V. - Peculiarities of the mechanism of addressing the needs of modern youth pp. 56-68

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.5.32887

Abstract: This article presents the results of research of individual needs from the perspective of determination of the peculiarities of mechanism for their fulfillment. The author reviews needs of the youth as a complex dynamically changing social group. In analyzing the intentions of young people, major attention is given to the level of tension in the state of young people, probability assessment of accomplishment of desires and aspirations, dynamicity and elasticity of the needs. The research is conducted on the levels of person’s knowledge on how to achieve the goals, estimation of previous activity aimed at fulfilling the needs, frequency and degree of fulfilling the needs. The article presents sociological survey reflecting the desires and aspiration of youth of Lipetsk through determination of their currently relevant needs; it involved 451 persons aged from 16 to 35, for the period from December 2019 to February 2020. The key characteristic of intention and potential for fulfilling the needs of young people were identified. The acquired data were compared with the results of other sociological research. It is underlined that all characteristics are directly related to the living conditions and interconnected with each other. The author determine the external aspect, which manifests in the importance of actions oriented towards satisfaction of personal need and needs of others, as well as correspondence of the process of fulfilling the need to the social norms and traditions.
Artyukhina V.A., Gorshunova E.E., Kolyada M.V., Kuzhim N.V., Latkina A.D. - School mediation service as a conflict resolution technique in public schools of Barnaul: state and prospects of functionality pp. 56-64

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.11.34498

Abstract: The subject of this article is the state and prospects of functionality of school mediation services in the system of modern Russian education. The object of this research is conflict resolution within the framework of educational institution. The article reviews the theoretical-methodological and cross-disciplinary analysis of conflict resolution in the system of modern Russian education. The increasing propensity towards conflict in school environment resulted in creation of school mediation/reconciliation service. School mediation in Russia is a new phenomenon and just started being established on the legal level. The phenomenon of mediation, its emergence and consolidation as the conflict resolution technique necessitations its further research and comprehension. Methodology of the conducted cross-disciplinary research on the state and prospects of functionality of school mediation services in Barnaul is based on the combination of quantitative (questionnaire, content analysis) and qualitative (expert interview, traditional document analysis) methods of acquisition and analysis of data. The article provides the results of research that allow revealing the specific characteristics of school conflicts and practice of their resolution. Based on the assessments and opinions of respondents, the authors determined the basic difficulties of implementation and functionality of school mediation services faced by the Barnaul schools, as well as developed a number of recommendations for their minimization.
Shelest M.V. - Modern trends in regulation of the social practice of artificial termination of pregnancy in Volgograd Region (sociological aspect) pp. 56-68

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.1.36493

Abstract: The subject of this research is the key trends in regulation of the social practice of artificial termination of pregnancy (abortion) in modern society. The article provides a theoretical analysis of the question, an overview of normative legal documents of various levels, as well as the results of in-depth interviews with the representatives of organizations of Volgograd Region dealing with prevention of abortions (2021). Description is given to such forms of countering abortions as information awareness of the population about contraceptives and promotion of healthy lifestyle, family values, and pre-abortion counseling, which implies that women must apply to medical institution for termination of pregnancy. The author highlights the merits, flaws and prospects of each of these methods. The conclusion is made that there are currently two vectors in regulation of the spread of social practice of artificial termination of pregnancy – prior to pregnancy or after. The latter, which consists in pre-abortion counseling, is most advanced. However, the modern trend towards minimization and the strict limit of the number of children in family, as well as the emergence of medical-induced abortion that allows a woman to do the procedure at home, make this direction ineffective. A less advances, but more promising trend is preventive work with the individuals long before pregnancy, the forms of which require expansion, systematization and elaboration. The author's contribution lies in outlining the prospects for further application of the listed forms and determining the problematic aspects in the development of each one. The acquired conclusions can be used by state and municipal authorities in terms of elaboration and implementation of the regional demographic programs, as well as implementation of the concepts of demographic and youth policy of the Russian Federation.
Rouvinsky R.Z., Rouvinskaya E., Komarova T. - Public perception of the practices of digital profiling and social score: the situation in Russia and China pp. 56-76

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.12.36824

Abstract: This comparative research is dedicated to the attitude of the residents of PRC and Russia towards the practices of digital profiling and social score (ranking / grading) that are currently being implemented worldwide. Analysis is conducted on the results of interviewing the Chinese citizens, as well as sociological survey carried out among the Russian residents. The interviewing of the Chinese citizens was conducted in two stages: September 2020 via questionnaire in a written form; and March 2021, through the web platform CrowdSignal. The survey of the Russian residents was carried out from September 8, 2021 to October 26, 2021 in the form of filling out a printed questionnaire, as well as through the web platform. The conducted interviews demonstrate a high level of confidence of Chinese youth in the practices of collecting and processing personal information that were adopted in China, as well as the government initiatives on implementation of the score mechanisms in public administration. Unlike the Chinese citizens, the Russian residents including youth, to a considerable extent are inclined towards distrust in the government and namely private commercial companies with regards to their method of collecting and use personal information. A significant part of the Russian residents have not yet made up their mind on digital profiling and social credit system, or are cautious of such innovations.
Karimov A.G. - Deprivation approach towards assessment and analysis of poverty among working population in the region pp. 57-65

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.6.33239

Abstract: This article presents some results of studying the problem of poverty among working population from the perspective of deprivation approach. The author analyzes the used approaches towards assessment of poverty, substantiates the viability of deprivation approach and its potential utilization for more comprehensive research of households within the poverty level in the current Russian conditions. The article displays the advantaged of deprivation approach that consists in its linkage to the average living standards in the country, and possibility of assessment of flaws in meeting a wide variety of needs of the households and an individual. A list of deprivations according to which was distinguished the group of population within poverty level is described. The author determines essential differences in assessments of the representatives of “working poor population” distinguished on the grounds of deprivations from other groups of respondents. The conducted analysis allowed revealing the alienation of the group of poor people based on deprivations from the entire population, their essential exclusion from the everyday life of the society. The author underlines that poor people distinguished on the grounds of deprivations are limited not only financially and in sources for overcoming financial difficulties, but the problem of their poverty also worsens by psychological peculiarities of such people – constant deprivations form the “psychology of a poor man”, characterized by insecurities, complacence, and no desire to strive for improvement.  
Martyshenko S.N. - Analysis of the factors that affect social wellbeing of student youth in Primorksy Krai pp. 59-71

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.11.27351

Abstract: The subject of this research is the social wellbeing (main trends, influencing factors) of student youth in Primorsky Krai over the period of 2017-2018. Relevance of this topic is associated with the fact that for Primorsky Krai of particular significance is the problem of distribution of migration moods caused by the feeling of discontent with the socioeconomic situation in the region. Special attention is given to the examination of social expectations of the students pertinent to future employment and level of wages after graduating the university. The study is based on the analysis of data of the online surveys on the basis of Google platform of the students of Far Eastern universities. The acquires results on the assessment of social wellbeing of student youth of Primorsky Krai testify to the dissatisfaction with the quality of living, fairly high level of weariness from anticipating changes, inflated consumer expectations, overriding importance of material stimuli, readiness to temporary labor migration. The latter factor in Primorsky Krai is aggravated by the fact that the initial financial base of primary family significantly lags behind the financial base of central regions.
Karimov A.G. - Peculiarities and dynamics of resource potential of the “working poor” (on the example of a sociological research conducted in the Republic of Bashkortostan) pp. 59-69

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.12.34690

Abstract: The object of this research is the “working poor” as a social working group. The subject of this research is resource potential of the “working poor”. On the example of sociological study conducted in the Republic of Bashkortostan, the author reviews particular characteristics of resource potential of the “working poor”. Analysis is carried out on the main types of formalization of labor relations and terms of employment of “working poor”. The author reveals the trends in the dynamics of financial situation and pay level of the members of households participating in the survey, as well as considers additional sources of their income. The article analyzes subjective assessments of respondents regarding their affiliation to social classes, living conditions, as well as availability of durable goods in households. The following conclusions were formulated: 1. A relatively low economic activity and minimal level of entrepreneurial activity have remained; insignificant number of “working poor” have a second job. 2. The conducted analysis demonstrates worsening of the financial situation of households that participated in the research (approximately one third of respondents cannot afford to buy clothes). Salaries of the majority of respondents does not exceed the republican average. 3. Decent living conditions are complicated by the fact that every fourth “working poor” does not own the place they live. 4. Although availability of cars and durable goods shows a slight increase, its also indicates the growth of debt load 5. The positive trends include a relatively high physiological potential and level of education of the respondents, which allow reckoning on the prospects of growth of their labor potential.
Galyamov A.A. - The Implementation of the Project "Camp School-Garden" for Indigenous Peoples' Children of the North (Results of Monitoring in 2022) pp. 59-67

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2022.12.39241

EDN: RSQFGZ

Abstract: This article presents the preliminary results of sociological monitoring for 2022 related to the implementation of the pilot project "Camp School-garden" for primary education for children from among the indigenous peoples of the North living in remote areas of traditional nature management. The subject of the study is the problem of actualization of new forms of preschool education in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, using remote information and educational technologies. The purpose of the study is to identify the level of conditions for the development of a new form of preschool education by children from among the indigenous small-numbered peoples of the North living in remote territories and unable to attend a preschool educational institution. According to the results of the study, taking into account the totality of individual positive indicators, conclusions are drawn about the relevance of the pilot project "Camp school-garden": satisfaction with the quality of educational services, positive choice of children, timely receipt of information about tasks, etc. At the same time, less positive and even negative indicators are indicated, which should be taken into account for the further implementation of the project: not always high-quality and acceptable operation of the Internet, a difference of opinion about the organization of distance learning on the project, etc. It is proved that the implementation of the project "Camp School-garden" can contribute to the mitigation of the revealed discrepancy between the forms of basic education and the peculiarities of life associated with traditional environmental management in remote areas through the systematic introduction of new information and educational technologies.
Moskvich Y., Feklistov A.G. - Comparative Research of Progressive Development Values Among University Students of Humanities pp. 60-80

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2014.10.1342

Abstract: Research of valuable installations of students of universities of Krasnoyarsk and students of Branch of Moscow State University of culture in the city of Zhukovsky in model "progressive" and "static culture" is conducted. It is established that for most of students all valuable installations of "progressive culture", except the value of decentralization and horizontal position of communications are significant. The analysis of the received results on each of valuable installation is given. Regional differences of valuable installations of students depending on geography of accommodation and study are revealed.Estimates of chances of successful modernization in Russia are given.The main method is a survey of student's groups, graduate students and experts. The received results were discussed and interpreted according to a research subject. The conducted researches of opinions of students and experts of the city of Krasnoyarsk and city of Zhukovsky allowed to receive some important results. Unlike the occurring ideas of unavailability of the population of the country to modernization the received results speak about other. It is established that most of students humanists regardless of geography of training divide values of "progressive culture" of the countries which made successful modernization and are guided by them in the practical activities. The positive valuable installations which are available for most of students in general form at them needs for updating and modernization of the country, form ideas of high chances of successful modernization of Russia and importance of processes of modernization of consciousness of the population for realization of these chances.
Yaishnikov A.Y. - Vulnerability as a risk factor of socialization of the higher school pp. 61-68

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.11.2118

Abstract:   The subject of this research is the students’ assessment of their own vulnerability as an intrinsic characteristic of the institutional and personal risks of socialization in the higher educational facility. The author, based on his original approach towards examination of socialization in the higher school, thoroughly reviews the highlighted from the perspective of personal vulnerability characteristics among the groups of students. The goal of this research consists in verification of hypothesis regarding the presence of interconnection between the evaluation of personal vulnerability and indexes that describe the socialization process in the higher educational institution. The author conduct the analysis of students’ survey by the criterion of subjective assessment of the present and future, as well as similarities and differences of these groups based on the socio-demographic and personal indexes. The analysis affirmatively demonstrated the existence of correlation between the self-evaluations of vulnerability and the entire number of indexes of success of the higher school socialization process, as well as confirmed the presence of institutional and personal risks within the structure of socialization context of the studentship. This data can be implemented in formulation of measures pertaining to the lowering of the level of student’s vulnerability during the socialization process in the higher educational institution, which will allow lowering the institutional risks of organization of education process.  
Popov E.A. - Environment as a sociocultural phenomenon pp. 62-72

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.5.35679

Abstract: This article is dedicated to consideration of the environment as a sociocultural phenomenon. Emphasis is placed on the trend of changing the attitude towards environment from technological to sociocultural. Examination of the environment in such paradigm allows reconsidering the phenomenon from axiological perspective, which transforms the attitude towards environment, at times fundamentally. The article employs the analysis of secondary data of the conducted applies research, as well as the expert survey of specialists from the three neighboring countries – Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. The following conclusions were formulated: the environment is perceived as universal and regional value that impacts the spiritual life of an individual and the society, thereby ensuring their spiritual security; 2) the adoption of managerial decisions in the environmental sphere should be associated with conceptualization of this phenomenon as sociocultural, which increases the degree of responsibility and importance of the environment for the intergenerational continuity of culture-bearers. The novelty of the work consists in substantiation of the need for paradigm shift in comprehension of the environment as a sociocultural phenomenon. The focus may move from the economic or ultimately ecological attitude towards environment to sociocultural.
Yusupov M.M. - Health as social value in post-conflict situation pp. 64-70

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.3.25452

Abstract: This article examines the value relation to health, meaning of the perceptions on healthy lifestyle and its translation through generations, as well as notes the dependence of health from the socioeconomic situation, ecological environment, and sociopolitical pattern of society. A goal is set to reveal the health condition of the representatives of various demographic groups in accordance with their self-assessment and self-awareness, using the sociocultural approach and method of sociological analysis. The author provides the indexes of self-assessment of health in terms of the ethnic and socio-demographic groups, as well as points at the importance of the factors of family status and education. The article gives characteristic to the postwar state of healthcare system, determines the successful and problematic moments, underlines the barriers in public healthcare service. Sociocultural method alongside sociological and statistical analysis were applied in the course of this research. The sociological surveys contained the questions on health condition based on self-assessments of the respondents, as well as level of quality in the work of medical facilities. It is concluded that health depends not only on the individual behavior, but also economic and sociopolitical state, stability and instability of social situation. During the conflict event or other extreme situation, is observed the mobilization of people’s inner resources and adjustment to the changed circumstances. But resolution of conflict or other crisis situation is accompanied by the release of tension, leading to mass increase of various types of diseases. The results of this study can be applied in practical activity of the health authorities and municipal self-governance.
Leontyev G.D., Leontieva L.S. - Praxeology of social utopia: protest-project-practice pp. 64-73

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.2.30089

Abstract: This article analyzes the phenomenon of utopia as a social alternative in the aspect of its praxeological specificity. Confidence in the idea of the utopian due and despair, justified by dissatisfying real, comprise the existential basis of protest state of mass consciousness. The ideological stimulus to social protest becomes the utopian project that produces a trend to practical development of ideal sociality. Systematic functionality of these praxeological elements of utopia substantiates the goal of determining the specificity of correlation between anti-system protest, socially-constructive project, and practice of social transformation. Anticipatory reflection of reality in utopia reveals the synergetic principle of determination by future, according to which the utopic constructs as trends already exists in the present. Their activation on the level of individual and public consciousness is common for the situation of social entropy and chaos; and socio-utopian ideal manifests as an attractor of protest movement. Faith in its realization is explained by the “Principle of Hope” of Ernest Bloch; while precaution for the risks of “social engineering” is reflected in the ideas of Karl Popper and Karl Mannheim. The conclusion is made on the dual nature of praxeological element of the utopia. The first aspect implies that utopia is an anti-system protest as the denial of real, and simultaneously, it is a socially-systemic project as creation of “better”. The second aspect of dualism means that utopia is a project that transforms public consciousness, and a practice that transforms social being. The presence of direct correlation between the intensity of development of utopian ideas and the level of sociopolitical self-organization is established. The reverse correlation is characteristic for the political ideology. Along with humanistic optimism of the utopia, the author determines the risk of “denying denial”: practical implementation of utopian project formed within the framework of social protest, denies the utopia itself.
Bakhtin V.A. - The role of ethnocultural factors in the development of medical tourism pp. 64-74

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.1.34833

Abstract: The subject of this research is the eth0culture of medical tourism. On December 17, 2020, during a large press conference, the Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance for the development of domestic tourism. There is much concern about the citizens’ health, which raises the question on the promotion of domestic and inbound medical tourism, which is many ways lags behind the outbound medical tourism. Attraction of foreign citizens to the healthcare centers in Russia is one of the priority tasks of the National Project “Healthcare”. In this regard, there are new approaches that are not yet implemented. It implies that medicine is a part of culture, thus cannot but be unaffected by traditions and national mentality. To a great extent, the development of positive attitudes towards medical treatment in Russia depends on ethnocultural adaptation of medical tourists. Moreover, there is a consistent group of patients oriented towards the services of ethnomedicine. There are virtually no research dedicated to ethnomedicine within the framework of sociological interest in Russian literature, which actualizes the projection of approaches presented in the foreign sources onto polyethnic diversity of Russia. The aforementioned arguments stress the need for scientific examination of the possibility of using ethnocultural factors in promotion of medical and healthcare tourism. In the categorical field of medical sciences it cannot be implemented due to the absence of the corresponding problematic and terminological apparatus. However, the sociology of culture allows studying the problem from medical, culturological, and ethnological perspective, since it possess the methodology of scientific synthesis of all listed areas of knowledge. The research of ethnocultural factors of medical domestic and inbound tourism, which suggests not only a geographical change, but a change of ethnic environment as well, defines the novelty of this work and actualizes the conclusions on the proposed measures with regards to utilization of ethnocultural component in this sphere.
Sokolova M.V., Petrosyan D.I., Golubkina T.M. - Economic perception and economic behavior of students in the area of personal finances (on the example of students of the city of Vladimir) pp. 65-73

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.4.32681

Abstract: The subject of this research is the economic behavior of students in the area of personal finance management. Special attention is currently devoted to increasing the level of financial literacy of the population. The target audience in this research is the students of higher education in the city of Vladimir. Majority of young people find it necessary to manage their own finances namely during their student years. The research explores behavioral strategies of students in the areas of savings and borrowing. The main method of this research consisted in an online survey of college students of the city of Vladimir. The sociological survey covered the students of the Vladimir Aviation Mechanics College, Vladimir Polytechnic College, Vladimir State University, and Vladimir branch of the Russian Academy of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. The data acquired allows concluding on the fairly low level of financial capacity of the students. The current level of income allows the young people provision for only their ongoing needs. Management of personal finances is reduced to control of income and spending. High levels of debt have not been observed among the students.
Popov E.A. - Basic options of studying cities in the modern sociological science pp. 65-72

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.2.34838

Abstract: This article reviews various possibilities of studying cities and urban environment employed by the modern sociological science. Emphasis is placed on identification difficulties typically encountered by sociologists in the context of analysis of the relevant issues of urban development. The major challenges are associated with the adequate choice of appropriate methodological framework. Assessment is given to the possibility of using the anthroposocietal approach. The author determines the key urban issues that sociologists may turn attention to and obtain valuable scientific data, Attention is given to disclosure of the concept of “urban person”, which is important for sociology of the city and corresponding research practices. The main conclusions of the conducted research are as follows: 1) the possibilities of using various methodological approaches towards examination of the specific or “universal” cities are outlined; 2) the concept of sociality of the city alongside the options of its application in the sociological and interdisciplinary research are discussed; 3) social component in the development of modern cities –  from the largest to monocities is analyzed; 4) the need for using anthroposocietal approach in urban research and analysis of social relations formed therein is substantiated; 5) major challenges faced by sociologists when in studying urban space and sociocultural characteristics of the cities are outlined.
Slezin A.A. - The evolution of forms and methods of political control among young people at the outset of the confrontation between the Soviet state and the church pp. 68-118

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2013.2.387

Abstract: This article analyzes Soviet legislation and the speeches of Soviet leaders which in large part determined the nature of the relationship between the state and religious institutions in the first years of Soviet power. It considers the features of the implementation of the state function of political control among young people, a function which became the objective as well as the subject of the execution of the state policy on religion.
Parashchevin M. - Place of religion in perception of the meaning of life: Russian and Ukrainian context pp. 68-79

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2017.3.19798

Abstract: The subject of this research is the role of religion in determination of the meaning of life among the believers in modern Russia and Ukraine. Religion, and Christianity in particular, has always been (and must be) the source of life for its successors. Realization by religion of such meaning-making and meaning-transmitting function is a substantial condition for the social importance and influence of religion. In modern societies, the scales of the religion’s social role is subtle and represents a subject for discussion. For the more precise understanding of the question of functionality of the religion, the modern societies are in need of a comprehensive analysis of religion’s inclusion into the social processes and mass consciousness. One of the possible aspects of the analysis lies in assessment of inclusion of the religion into conceptual structures of mass consciousness. Based on the conducted analysis, the author concludes that the ability of Orthodoxy to become an actual alternative to the dominant in modern societies “Western” value complexes is significantly limited, because the transmitted by Orthodoxy values (particularly the orientation towards referring of the life goals to the transcendent source) do not elicit the public response. It is demonstrated that for majority of the Russian and Ukrainian believers, the religion to a significant extent has stopped being the foundation of conceptual structure. This, in turn, along with the low level of church affiliation, weak familiarization with the Orthodox dogmatic, readiness for the independent formation of religious meanings out of the secular ideologies, extremely confine the orientation towards the transmitted by the Church meanings and values.
Kiseleva L.S. - Factors of well-being of the Russian population: regional specificities pp. 69-78

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.5.32984

Abstract: This research is dedicated to examination of the dominant factors of well-being expressed by the Russians, as well as determination of regional specificity with regards to components responsible for satisfaction with life of population of a corresponding region. Well-being is a growing area of research, however the question of its identification remains unresolved. Currently, more and more scholars lean towards the opinion that the countries should compete not in the level of power or wealth, but happiness and content of their citizens. A crucial task for the government consists in ensuring stable well-being to their citizens, when people have sufficient psychological, social and physical resources. The relevance of this article lies in the need for integration of scientific knowledge on well-being of the population, special sociological analysis of its nature, essence, content, factors, social indicators and regulators in formation of sociological model of well-being, which would allow to adequately assess and optimize government strategy aimed at provision of well-being to social subjects. The empirical base contains four waves of surveying that involved 897 person from Tyumen Region, Yamalo-Nenents Autonomous District, and Saint Petersburg. Using the software SPSS 23.0 for statistical data processing, the author conducted factor analysis of 65 signs that affect people’s well-being. The dominant factors became the economic, ecological, felicitological, medical-technological, social-valeological. It is also determined that the religious factors is not as important for Saint Petersburg, as it is for two other regions. The article describes the factors of well-being essential for men and women. Emphasis is made on clarification of the content of such factors as state-protectionist, investment-strategic, sanological, psychological, etc. A conclusion is made that well-being of the population simultaneously depends on the subjective components (family relations, friends, health condition), and objective components (living conditions, ecological situation in the region, income, state of healthcare system, public order and legal protection). The acquired results are valuable for the scholars, representatives of government structures and government authorities responsible for preparation and implementation of projects aimed at ensuring well-being of the population.
Fatkullina G.R., Karimov A.G. - Consumer spending of households as the key indicator of quality of life in the Republic of Bashkortostan pp. 70-81

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.6.29640

Abstract: The subject of this research is the analysis of the materials of Bashkortostan characterizing the main results of sampling inquiry of the household budgets. The authors provide information on consumer spending of households overall, as well as in urban and rural areas. Special attention is turned to the comparative analysis of consumer behavior of urban residents and rural residents. The main expenditure items of the residents of the Republic of Bashkortostan are determined. The authors also analyzed the structure consumer spending in accordance with the consumption purposes, as well as assessment by each household of their financial situation, which also depends on the place of residence. The research method is the analysis of statistical data for 2010-2017 (based on the materials of Bashkortostan). The results testify to certain economic issues in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The acquired data may be used in forecasting the economic situation in the region. The examination of consumer behavior has an important applied meaning for commercial organizations (for the more efficient interaction with the consumers, as well as improvement of, for example, commodities and services).
Chvyakin V.A. - Political subjectivity within the structure of value orientations of youth in the Moscow agglomeration: sociological aspect pp. 70-80

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.9.31987

Abstract: The subject of this research is the political subjectivity as a social characteristic of the structure of value orientations of youth in the Moscow agglomeration. The author examines such aspects of the topic as political socialization, incidence of political subjectivity, and its key social characteristics within the structure of value orientations of youth. Attention is given to determination of correlation between political subjectivity and socially significant values. The author describes the content of terminal and instrumental values among young people with different levels of development of political subjectivity as a sociopolitical trait of a person. The research methodology includes the fundamental principles of the theory of political socialization, which suggests cultivation of the essential values of political culture as the process of person’s adaptation to a particular political system. The leading role in the process of political socialization belongs to the ability to critical digestion of knowledge and norms of political relations that ensure conditions for the formation of political subjectivity of a person. The conclusions consists in determination of occurrence of political subjectivity and its social characteristics within the structure of value orientations of youth in the Moscow agglomeration. The realization of political subjectivity in youth environment is predetermined by the structure of values and the vector of social orientations of a person. The novelty of this work lies in the statement that political subjectivity in the process of socialization of a person correlates with the structure of social values. Personal values indirectly reflect the essence of its political subjectivity, which is relevant for more accurate socio political characteristics of a person. The revealed terminal and instrumental values in youth environment allow designating the vector of political socialization of a person.
Zakharova A.E. - Digital Transformation in Education: social well-being and adaptation strategies (on the example of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)) pp. 71-80

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.12.69288

EDN: TDPSSU

Abstract: Digitalization creates a new quality of life, new opportunities and new risks for society, prerequisites for a radical transformation of social systems, new challenges and a new digital inequality. And one of the key sectors of the social sphere, which is directly influenced by the introduction of digital technologies, is the field of education. This article presents the results of a sociological study "The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and big challenges: social well-being, mobility and adaptation strategies" conducted in 2021-2023 in Yakutia. Special attention is paid to the impact of digitalization of education and the introduction of distance learning formats on the social well-being of the region's population. The study captures the main contradictions that arose during the emergency transfer of the educational process to a remote form of work, local material shows the emerging social contradictions that are formed under the influence of objective differentiation between urban and rural territories. A mass sociological survey was conducted in five socio-economic zones of Yakutia: using a complex of field work: face-to-face, online survey, and a survey involving "public correspondents". The study used a multi-stage quota sample of respondents, the sample totaled 1,320 respondents. Among the most tangible consequences of the pandemic, respondents noted an increased level of stress, psychological tension, increased time spent on social networks and on the Internet in general, an increase in financial burden and expenses. Problems related to the implementation of remote work and study, 26.8% of respondents attributed to one of the most tangible consequences of the pandemic.The majority of respondents expressed satisfaction with the state, quality and accessibility of education, about half of the respondents are more or less dissatisfied with the quality of Internet connection in their place of residence. The main determinants of the digital divide between urban and rural areas and the growth of educational inequality are the uneven material and technical equipment and the introduction of digital educational resources, as well as the availability and quality of telecommunications services.
Zimina E.V., Sedykh O.G. - Implementation of the alternative form of social service “foster home or senior citizens” in Irkutsk Region: empirical study of the problem pp. 72-85

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.11.36959

Abstract: The object of this research is the senior citizens, who are the objects of close attention of the corresponding government bodies, institutions of social and medical care, nonprofit organizations, and social entrepreneurs. It is revealed that despite joint efforts of the government and society aimed at maintaining the quality of their lives, senior citizens, for various reasons, often find themselves lonely, deprived of the care of their families. Therefore, the subject of this research is the alternative form of social service for senior citizens – foster home. The article examines the social, economic, psychological, and sociological aspects of implementation of such service. Special attention is given to the concept of foster home for senior citizens, as a form of organization of life, which implies sharing living space and household of citizens who concluded a foster home agreement. The article explores such aspects as the procedure for creating foster families, basic statistical data, regional peculiarities, social and economic effectiveness. The studied indicators reveal the factors that impede the creation of more foster homes. The authors’ special contribution lies in systematization of the key indicators of social effectiveness of foster homes: improvement of psychological state of senior citizens, mending family relationships, joint overcoming of different household problems, mutual respect and help, living in a home environment, and revival of the traditions of family and community care for older generation.
Kananykina E.S. - System of Modern Education in the Republic of South Africa pp. 73-93

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2013.7.529

Abstract: The national system of the Republic of South Africa (hereinafter RSA) is one of the brightest examples of the polysystemic (mixed) law when the common law of the XIX century was mixed with the Roman-Dutch law. Since the beginning of XX the system of law started to use traditional sources of the common law.  At the present time the RSA is a bright example of the state in the middle of the historical transition from the totalitarian political system with the dominating ideology of racism and apartheid to the state with the liberal democratic political system.  The previous system of education which was under the control of the central Government operated the discriminative practice at all levels of the system of education where the segregation on the grouns of extreme racism dominated. That system was supported by the existence of Departments of Education for people with different skin colour (white, coloured and  black). 
Barinov D.N. - Media virus of fear: the peculiarities of representation of COVID-19 pandemic by the Russian media during the first wave (January – June 2020) pp. 73-86

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.2.35066

Abstract: This article reviews the peculiarities of representation of COVID-19 pandemic by the Russian media. The theoretical-methodological framework is comprised of the philosophical and sociological concepts of fear, social emotions, social feeling, as well as information and mass communication theory. The empirical basis employs media content of the Internet resources, media discourse of news broadcast, and the nationwide sociological surveys. The article traces the dynamics of information materials related to coronavirus infection for the period from January to June 2020, which indicates the escalation of fearfulness of the media content. Such dynamics is compared to changes in in social emotions of the Russians, which reflect increase of anxiety and concerns, including the fear of getting infected with coronavirus. It is noted that the leading role in development of the fear of coronavirus is played by the traditional media, such as television. Characteristic is given to the information entropy in mass media, emerging as a result of the absence of accurate scientific records on the novel coronavirus infection. The author highlights the key contradictory theses of the Russian mass media related to coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic. It is underlined that information entropy is a psychotraumatic factor that promotes mass fears and anxieties, and simultaneously, distrust in the official information provided by media. The peculiarity of representation of COVID-19 pandemic in the Russian media is also viewed in the context of interaction between the traditional media and Internet resources. It is demonstrated  that the materials on coronavirus posted on the social media are used by the traditional media as a factor of increasing the validity of media content dedicated to coronavirus infection, and as proof of actual threat of the outbreak of coronavirus disease.
Shabykov V.I., Kudryavtseva R.A., Zorina Z.G. - The status of the Hill Mari language in modern society pp. 74-84

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.4.32757

Abstract: The goal of this article is to generalize the results of the sociological research of 2018 “Interconfessional and interethnic relations in the Mari El Republic”, pertaining to linguistic consciousness and linguistic behavior of the Hill Mari, residing on the territory of the Gornomariysky District of the Mari El Republic. The subject of this research is the social (ethnic identity, communicative, lingual competency, state) status of the Hill Mari language in modern society from the perspective of social consciousness of the local population. The conclusions and generalizations of the authors can have practical importance for correction of national policy, linguistic “construction” and principles of interethnic interaction in a multiethnic region. The state and social status of the Hill Mari language is brought to the forefront within the framework of a study on the linguistic situation in the Mari El Republic. It is proved that the ethnic community actively mobilizes the internal mechanisms of ethnolinguistic protection and attempts to comprehensively support the social status of the language on the ethnic identity, communicative and linguistic competence levels. Support of the Hill Mari language on the state level remains a relevant issue.
Fatkullina G.R., Karimov A.G. - Use of information technologies as a factor of the quality of life in the Republic of Bashkortostan pp. 75-83

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.3.30713

Abstract: This article is dedicated to studying the consumption of Internet in Russia. The author analyzes the dynamics of consumption of global network by regions of the Russian Federation. Special attention is paid to the use of Internet by population of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Comparative analysis is conducted to the situation in Bashkortostan overall, as well as urban and rural areas in particular. Attention is also focused on the correlation between two indicators: “Use of the Internet” and “Assessment by households of their financial situation”. The conclusions are structured on the analysis of relevant Russian and foreign publications covering the topic of the use of Internet, as well as statistical data for the period from 2010 to 2018 (based on the materials of the Russian Federal State Statistics Service and Bashkortostan Regional Statistics Service). The conducted research allowed determining the connection between the use of Internet and assessment by the households of their financial wellbeing. The acquired data can be used in forecasting of economic situation in the region, as well as carry applied relevance for commercial organizations, for the more efficient interaction with the consumers and improvement of goods and services.
Ryabkova L. - Value orientations in career pp. 76-93

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2017.4.20135

Abstract: This research was conducted for determination of correlation between the process of formation of value orientations with the process of career growth, as well as assessment of such correlation among the residents of Tyumen and administrative center of Tyumen Region, where the foundation of economy is the energy industry. The subject of the article is the answers of respondents regarding certain categories of values, their realization in daily life and work, as well as how it helps or hinders achieving the set goals. Using the method of survey, the author was able to evaluate the importance of seventeen values of various clusters, establish their impact upon the actions and deeds of the respondents, and other parameters that demonstrate the connection between the work process and formation of the value apparatus. The acquired data allowed performing a cluster analysis and forming eight groups of people. Analysis of each of the clusters reflects their specificity and explains possible differences between the clusters, leaning on the character of dependence of the qualitative and quantitative indexes of the development of personality. The author develops a model for optimization of the choice of career strategies, which if implemented, consider the dynamic of the value apparatus of personality. The results of this research provide opportunity for identification of the type of personality and career for preventing any negative factors of development of the values and career, as well as specify the further actions of an individual in the process of realization of his plans.
Starikova M.M. - Housing inequality in the region (on the example of three cities of Kirov Region) pp. 78-105

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.12.28369

Abstract: The subject of this research is the housing stratification in cities of the region. Relevance of this topic is substantiated primarily by the social consequence that emerge as a result of housing differentiation. Due to the fact that housing ranks among the vital needs, its quality directly correlates with the quality of life, level of development of the region, and desire to either stay of migrate from the specific locality. Within the framework of this article, the author presents the results of empirical sociological study of housing inequality conducted in the three cities of Kirov Region: Kirov, Kirovo-Chepetsk and Vyatskiye Polyany. Methodology is based on consideration of the expert opinions of realtors, statistical data and representations of population on their housing status. The comparative analysis of housing quality in microdistricts of the three cities. Particular attention is given to self-reflection of the respondents with regards to assessment of their housing facilities.  The article provides classification and “portraits” of microdistricts of the cities in accordance with the actual (objective) indicators of housing quality and subjective (estimated) and situational indicators of housing relations. On the basis of classification, the author makes the charting of microdistricts of the cities under consideration by the indicators of housing inequality. The analysis of public opinion illustrated that certain central microdistricts of the cities of Kirov Region significantly yield in housing characteristics to the suburban microdistricts, due to the fact that the central city zone is mostly presented by housing development of the Soviet era deteriorating due to the lack of funding for full repair or reconstruction. The author determines the differences in objective indicators of housing quality and subjective assessments of the residents depending on microdistricts of the cities, which testify to the phenomenon of “housing patriotism” in poor microdistricts.
Maximova S.G., Surtaeva O.V., Omelchenko D.A., Noyanzina O.E., Atyasova N.Y. - Conative component of religious identity of population in border regions of Russia pp. 78-98

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.11.69050

EDN: MTPWFK

Abstract: In today's multicultural world, the growing migration exchange transforms the historically established ethno-religious and sociodemographic structure of local communities, which can create the threat of increased inter-group tensions. These threats are particularly acute in border regional societies, where migration processes are characterized by higher intensity and the composition of the population is more heterogeneous, including religious attitudes and practices. The purpose of the study was to analyze the specifics of the conative (behavioral) component of the religious identity of the population of four border regions of Russia (Altai Republic, Tuva Republic, Altai Krai, and Novosibirsk Oblast). Sociological surveys were conducted in 2022 (N = 1862) by means of an online platform. Based on respondents' self-assessments of religiosity and Huber S. the Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS), a typology of respondents' religiosity levels was constructed using a two-step cluster analysis. It has been revealed that the religious behavior in border regions is syncretic and combines both religious rites and actions prescribed by the religion practiced and pseudo-religious practices. Several regional peculiarities were found: the population of Altai Krai and Novosibirsk Oblast is characterized by utilitarian motivation in carrying out religious practices, the religious behavior of the population in the Altai Republic is marked by an eclectic combination of religious and pseudo-religious practices. Religious behavior of the population of the Republic of Tuva is manifested in participation in religious ceremonies prescribed by the professed religion, the desire to consult with the minister of religion and receive his blessing in important situations of life.
Griber Y.A., Suchova E.E. - Color in visual representations of COVID-19 pandemic: content analysis of publications in the Russian-language digital mass media pp. 79-93

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.5.32989

Abstract: The goal of this article consists in presenting the results on analysis of visual representations of COVID-19 pandemic in the Russian-language digital mass media from the perspective of the functions of color, its correlation with the theme, frequency of dominant shade of images and its dynamics. Publications in the digital mass media for the period from February to May 2020 related to topic of Coronavirus became the material for this research. The time framework captured the period of 100 days, since January 31, when the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Russia. The author applied multi-stage cluster strategy; the material was sorted into clusters using the search function by the dominant color of Google. The search was conducted by 12 key colors: 9 chromatic (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, dark blue, purple, pink, and brown), and 3 achromatic (white, grey, and black). For each main color, the research database included first 100 articles. The study was carried out using the method of content analysis. Statistical analysis demonstrated that color of the image correlates with the theme of information text, given overall assessment of the situation and its development prospects. The dominant form of visual representation of COVID-19 pandemic in the Russian-language mass media is depiction of the source of coronavirus infection, which presented in the online publications in all main colors, except two achromatic – white and grey. The dynamics of color representation of coronavirus is associated with the important events for development of the situation. Coincidence and changeability of the color image of coronavirus reflects high level of social anxiety, which is supported and aggravated by publication on the uncertain nature of the virus and course of the disease caused by it. The author sees solution of the problem in reserving the grey color common to the visual image of coronavirus. In this case, the color would correspond with the scientific reality (since there is no color without the light), and the image of coronavirus, purified from the aggressive color, would become less threatening and virulent.
Popov E.A. - Triumvirate of sciences in understanding of the phenomena of spirituality: sociology of culture, sociology of spiritual life, and sociology of art pp. 80-89

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2017.3.20787

Abstract: This article is dedicated to examination of the question of understanding of the phenomena of spirituality within the framework of sociological knowledge. Interdisciplinary aspect of the study of spirituality and its phenomena suggests domination of philosophy in this regard. However, from the perspective of sociology, in uniting the potentials of sociology of culture, sociology of spiritual life, and sociology of art, can be formulated an independent approach towards the analysis of human spiritual realm. Such interaction means the triumvirate of sociological branches. And if each of them separately resolves the question of cultural social being, various forms of spiritual life and art, the triumvirate or the theoretical methodological interaction ensures the high level of participation on namely sociology in examination of the spirituality alongside accumulation of the heuristic results. This carries a crucial meaning for the efficiency of interdisciplinary understanding of a complicated scientific object. Thus, the article underline the necessity of consideration of the cooperation between the three branches of sociology for increasing the efficiency of participation of social sciences in perceiving the phenomena of spirituality. The conclusions of the conducted research consist in the following scientific positions: 1) study of the phenomena of spirituality must be realizes in close interaction between the various scientific branches; 2) cooperation between the sociology of culture, sociology of spiritual life, and sociology of art is capable of ensuring the research of the phenomena of spirituality on high heuristic theoretical methodological level.
Turkulets S.E., Turkuletc A.V., Gareeva I.A., Slesarev A.V. - Territorial stigmatization of youth (on the example of Far Eastern region) pp. 82-90

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.6.29859

Abstract: The object of this research is the processes of social stigmatization (labeling); while the subjects is the territorial stigmatization of modern youth. The goal lies in determining the peculiarities of stigmatization of modern youth in the context of Far Eastern region. Special attention is dedicated to living conditions of the population in the Russian Far East, as the majority of population, and mostly youth, face the situation of social inequality and marginality in relation to the rest of the Russians. In such context, many young people pursue their desire to move from the Far Eastern region. At the first stage of research, the authors used the method of overt observation, which allowed acquiring primary information on the impact of stigma upon self-identification of young people. The authors also applied statistical method in the course of collecting materials; document analysis; sociological survey in form of questionnaire and interview. The sociological survey was conducted as a pilot study of the problems of stigmatization among the high schoolers and university students of Khabarovsk. The number of respondents totaled 145 individuals. Unstructured interview was carried out with the high schoolers of public schools in Khabarovsk and Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Territorial stigmatization has a certain conceptual ambivalence: on one hand, it negatively affects the process of socialization and social identification of youth in the Russian Far East, while on the other – it can serve as a motivation for making a conscious choice of their life strategy. The obtained results may be valuable in implementation of youth policy in the Far Eastern Federal District.
Sushko V.A. - The role of personal social capital in shaping the quality of life pp. 82-93

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2021.4.32515

Abstract: The subject of this research is the analysis of the impact of social capital upon the quality of life. The author reveals the theoretical-methodological approaches of foreign and Russian scholars towards the concept of social capital and its components. In the course of research, it was established that personal social capital affects the quality of life of the Russian residents, outlines the circle of their interests and values, as well as provides real opportunities for the fulfillment of personal interests and needs. This article leans on the empirical data that was obtained as a result of a questionnaire-based survey conducted in 2019 and involved 1,803 people from 22 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The main conclusion of this research consists in the statement that personal social capital, namely such its components as financial security and social connections, affect the quality of life of the people, to a certain extent form the range of their interests and values, as well as provide real opportunities for the fulfillment of personal interests and needs.
Prokhoda V. - Trust of the Russians in the national judicial and legal system (based on the materials of sociological research) pp. 86-94

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.5.29812

Abstract: This article analyzes the data of cross-country sociological projects – the European social research. The goal of this work lies in determination of the level of trust of the Russian citizens in the national judicial and legal system. Special attention is given to the comparison of assessment of the Russians and residents of other European states. The author examines the dynamic of trusts of the Russian in judicial system and the factors affecting the level of population’s trust; as well as analyzes the sources of the low level of trust of the Russian in judiciary. Surveys were conducted in the European countries; the method of raw information collection – personal interview. The correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were applied in the course of this research. A comparably low level of trust of the Russian citizens in judicial system is determined. However, on the overall negative background, the trust of citizens in judiciary has slightly grown since 2006, and by 2016 reached its peak value over the entire observation period. It is determine that the factors influencing the citizens’ trust to court include the age, income level, content with general situation in the country. The author underlines that in Russia, unlike the majority of European countries, the correlation between the level of education and population’s tryst in the judicial and legal system, is not detected. Lack of trust of the Russian in justice institutions is substantiated by negative assessment of the work of the courts and a set of interrelated factor, such as: violation of the principle of autonomy of judiciary, cases of corruption in judicial system, and delivering a false verdict.
Kharchenko I.I., Arsentyeva N.M. - Paradoxes of the professional orientation of youth: what is of top priority – interests and self-realization or needs of the economy pp. 86-102

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.12.31800

Abstract: This article examines the situation with career orientation of youth from the two perspectives: 1) as a school activity on professional orientation of students; 2) as a stage of professional self-realization of youth that starts massively in high school. Further formation of the occupational trajectories of youth is traced in the questionnaire-based survey carried out among senior students. The goal of this work lies in analysis of the factors affecting the processes of professional self-identification of school students, as well as their professional sustainability. The job market situation is viewed as an essential regulator of professional sustainability of graduates of the system of vocational education. The scientific novelty consists in the fat that the occupational orientations of youth were compared to requests of the economy with regards to development of high-tech industries. In terms of the relatively good assessment by high schoolers of vocational guidance at school, the author underlines its low effect on the choice of profession. At the same time, wide proliferation receives the postponed choice of profession (the amount of undecideds raised up to 50%). An opinion is substantiated that the determination of interests of school students when it comes to career orientation should become the major dominant in their future occupational trajectory. The occupational trajectories within the real segment of the economy most often is formed as a compromise, where the interests are not dominant. The research results may be valuable for the experts in the area of sociology, pedagogy and management.
Sirotina T.V., Nagikh A.Y., Dubrovina Y.Y., Shcherbinina A.O. - Affordability of services for persons with disabilities in the assisted living facilities of Altai Krai: comparative analysis pp. 86-95

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.12.34538

Abstract: The object of this research is the accessibility of services for persons with disabilities in the assisted living facilities. Affordability of social services for persons with disabilities is one of the essential components for normalization of their life. Independent quality assessment of conditions of rendering services by assistant living facilities includes the assessment of affordability of services for persons with disabilities as one of the five criteria. The subject of this research is the comparative analysis of affordability of services for persons with disabilities in different assisted living facilities of Altai Krai. The author took active participation in conducting independent quality assessment of the conditions of rendering services by the assisted living facilities – empirical sociological study, the key method of which was the questionnaire-base survey and expert observation. The article reviews the concept of affordability, its consolidation and implementation in the normative documents of international and federal levels. Based on the acquired data on affordability of services of nursing homes for the elderly and care centers of general type, psycho-neurological facilities, the conclusions is made on correspondence between affordability and imposed requirements. Comparative analysis of the data allowed determining the most problem areas in ensuring affordability of services for persons with disabilities in the assisted living facilities of Altai Krai.
Kananykina E.S. - Quality Standards of American Vocational Education pp. 88-124

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2013.5.527

Abstract: It is well-known that initially the economic growth of the United States of America was caused by the development of mass production when corporations were built according to the 'pyramid' principle. Back in those times all the decisions were made at the vertex of the pyramid. The base of the pyramid consisted of workers who were not expected to demonstrate any intellectual efforts and therefore they did not need any special professional skills to perform their functions.  Quite naturally that the situation has changed with time and workers had to perform more intelligent functions. However, the gap between the need for skilled workers and availability of such workers kept growing. Due to that wages of low-skilled workers kept going down and the level of unemployment kept going up.  Technological changes, restructuring and decline in production accompanied with the growing global competition led to serious changes in the USA economy. 
Litvinova T.N. - The problem of creating a positive image of North Caucasus inside the country in the context of the spatial development objectives pp. 89-104

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.11.30908

Abstract: The subject of this research is the formation of positive image of North Caucasus inside the country in the context of spatial development objectives, first and foremost, for the advancement of tourism sector in the region. On February 13, 2009 the Government of the Russian Federation confirmed the Strategy of Spatial Development of the Russian Federation until 2025, in which the development of tourism is claimed as one of the promising industries of the North Caucasian macroregion. The object of this research is the image of the region and its role in increasing tourism attractiveness. The empirical basis for this work became the online survey among the residents of different regions of the Russian Federation (n=903); the questionnaire was focused on determining the respondents’ awareness regarding the current situation in the republics of North Caucasus, associations and historical figures related to the region. It also contained questions about the desire to visit North Caucasus and preferable types of recreation. The acquired results were compared to the statistical data on visitation of the regions of North Caucasian Federal District by the Russian citizens. The scientific novelty consists in empirical proof that there is a certain increase in positive assessments of North Caucasus in perception of the Russian. Although some stereotypes remain, the positive associations with North Caucasus along with the virtues common to North Caucasian peoples, prevail significantly. Russian residents, including youth, are well versed on the history and prominent figures from North Caucasus. All of these factors enable forming a positive image of the region inside the country. Holding a rich recreation potential and history, the region is of considerable interest for the sanatorium-resort, winter sports and excursion tourism.
Sidorina A.V., Grigoryan K.G. - The dynamics of environmental awareness in the Russian mass media pp. 91-113

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.6.29874

Abstract: This article is dedicated to examination of the dynamics of environmental awareness in the Russian mass media. The author presents the key theoretical approaches towards interpretation of environmental awareness, determination of its position within the system of “society – environment”, as well as representations about the role of society with regards to this system. Environmental awareness is viewed as one of the forms of social consciousness, for which mass media is the paramount channel of formation and expression in the conditions of extensive informatization of the society. The conducted study allows detecting the level of coverage of environmental theme in mass media in the period of environmental stability, as well as environmental disasters. The type of environmental awareness would be determined depending on the adequacy of perception by individuals of the relationship with the environment, which eventually defines social behavior with regards to their living environment. In the recent decades, due to the escalating global environmental crisis, more pressing becomes the problem of studying social consequences of interaction between the society and environment. Back in the early XX century, the environmental theme has become the subject of scientific discussions at the international level, being a result of realizing the importance of comprehensive approach towards the solution of environmental tasks.
Lourie S.V. - Experience of polygamous families among the modern Russian Muslims: narrative analysis pp. 92-136

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.1.17461

Abstract: The subject of this research is the contemporary Russian Muslim world. This article is dedicated to the research of the polygamous family among the modern Russian Muslims. The author examines the questions of how a polygamous family is accepted by the Muslims themselves, who were brought up in the modern Russian society, what emotions are experienced by Muslim men and women, as well as what motifs are they driven by. There problems are reviewed based on the example of materials from the website www.islam.ru during the period of 2009-2015; the authentic texts of the Muslim women and their letters are being analyzed. Public assessment of the polygamous Muslim families is rather negative, than positive. Partially it is caused by an experience of the Soviet and Russian education system with its certain individualism and independent position of a woman within family and society, romanticization of family and marriage, as well as the existence of education system in the context of the Cristian tradition of Russia, its view upon marriage as a sacred union of one man and one woman
Karpikova I.S. - The social protection aspect of the subjective assessment of the material security of large and foster families: the results of a comparative qualitative study pp. 92-102

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.12.69372

EDN: HVDIGN

Abstract: Modern demographic trends in the field of fertility have led to increased state attention in recent years to issues of social protection of motherhood and childhood, social support for families with children. This trend has resulted in a significant increase in the list and volume of social benefits and other social benefits, and an increase in the number of their recipients. The issue of evaluating the effectiveness of measures taken by the state is becoming increasingly relevant, not only from the standpoint of quantitative statistical indicators, but also by studying the opinion of beneficiaries. The article presents the results of a study aimed at determining subjective assessments of the material security of families with children in connection with their receipt of social protection and support measures. The object of the study is families with children belonging to the categories of large and foster families. By the method of in-depth qualitative interviews, representatives of households of 10 large families and 10 foster families living in large and small cities of the Irkutsk region were interviewed. The author has revealed significant differences in assessments between representatives of different categories of families with children. Large families express dissatisfaction with the following positions: the availability and amount of social benefits; the amount of benefits and the complexity of obtaining them. In conditions of dependence of social benefits on the size of the per capita income of family members, the status of having many children ceases to play a social protection role, not being a significant factor in ensuring the material well-being of the family. On the contrary, foster families note: a significant increase in the amount of payments for the maintenance of foster children and the remuneration of foster parents; an increase in the list and volume of additional social support measures. These measures have made it possible to increase the level of financial security of foster families. Foster parents expressed the need to take into account the needs of foster children not only of a minimal nature, but also related to their development, health maintenance, and additional education. The results obtained made it possible to formulate approaches to solving problems of a social protection nature of the considered categories of families with children. For foster families, it is important to gradually expand measures of social support for foster children based on monitoring needs. In relation to large families, it is necessary to radically change the social protection mechanisms based on the recognition of the status of having many children, which gives the right to receive additional social guarantees.
Kozyreva L.D., Zverkova S.A. - Transformation of the social ties of youth in information society pp. 94-104

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2017.4.22732

Abstract: The subject of this research is the social ties of youth in the modern information society. The article substantiates the necessity and importance of examination of the process of transformation of the social ties of youth that takes places under the influence of the modern information technologies. The author determines the methodological foundations of the study of social ties formed on the basis of ideas of the classical and modern sociological theory. Using the empirical research in form of survey and in-depth interview, the article demonstrates the transformation of all parameters of the social ties – strength, character, intensity, orientation, etc. The author conducted the online surveys among youth on the topic of “Transformation of “power” of social ties within the information society” (February – March of 2017, which comprised the empirical foundation of this research. In 2014, the author also conducted the surveys “Youth in the information society: “role movements”” and “Real and virtual social capital of youth in the information society”. In analysis of the impact of information communication technologies upon the social ties, were determines the three types of modern youth: “online youth” (prefer using the information technologies all-round) – 58%; “offline youth” (mostly do not use the technologies in daily activity) – 3%; and “semi-online youth” (target use of information technologies for achieving success in real life, or in the area of leisure and education, but at the same time, prefer working in virtual space) – 39%. The performed analysis of the information communication practices and their impact upon the social ties of youth allowed identifying the risks associated mostly with the growth of Internet addiction, various behavioral deviations, isolation within the social network systems, and chance for the complete sever of ties in the reals, as well as virtual space. The author formulates the propositions aimed at preventing the development of pessimistic scenario.
Boronina L.N., Baliasov A. - Comparative analysis of the models of innovation potential of student youth and working youth of the industrial regions of Russia pp. 96-108

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.12.34594

Abstract: The subject of this research is the peculiarities of innovation potential of student youth and working youth of the industrial regions of Russia. The article examines the means of sociological cognition of innovation problematic within its subject field. Comparative analysis is conducted on the structure of innovation potential of student youth and working youth in the regional context. Methodological framework is comprised of community and environmental approaches. The empirical base contains the results of survey among the student youth (2019, N=1828) and working youth (2018, N=1078) from sixth industrial regions of the Russian Federation – Republic of Bashkortostan, Volgograd Oblast, Kaluga Oblast, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Perm Krai, and Krasnoyarsk Krai. The scientific novelty consists in proposed by the authors research strategy – Complementarity in Mixed Methods Research. Methodological complementarity of the community and environmental approaches along with the four empirical models within the structure of innovation potential (intentional, alternative, resource, and up-to-date) allowed viewing the innovation potential of student youth and working youth in the context of dialectics of common and special. Contradiction was detected between the subjective and environmental characteristics of innovation potential of the youth. Current state of educational and industrial environment of the agents of innovative development devaluates the high intentional and achieved level of innovation potential of student youth and working youth.
Borisenkov A.A. - Concerning Political Development pp. 101-129
Abstract: The article studies the essence and forms of the political process, its role and place in the system of politics. The author also describes certain contradictions in interpreting and describing political process. It is shown that political process and the process of political development are different phenomena and this is why one should not confuse them. The author describes peculiarities of democratic political processes and forms the law on political process as ne of the laws on political influence. 
Gorbunova A.A., Borisova O.V., Maksimova S.G. - Socioeconomic situation of the region as a factor of social security of the population (based on the materials of sociological research in Altai Krai) pp. 101-107

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.1.28452

Abstract: The subject of this research is the analysis of population assessment of socioeconomic situation in the region and the key issues in various spheres of social life. Special attention is given to determination of the peculiarities of perception of personal security in the context of socioeconomic wellbeing of Altai Krai. In the course of this research, the author analyzes the mains aspects of socioeconomic development of the region (based on the statistical data), as well as determines the key social issues in Altai Krai. It is revealed that the assessment of problems and threats is also substantiated by the place of residence of the respondents. The main research methods is the analysis of statistical data and questionnaire-based survey of the Altai Krai population carried out in 2018. The results of sociological research, realized by the collaborative team from Altai State University, testify to the fact that the perception and content with personal security are related to the subjective assessment of socioeconomic situation in the region and self-assessment of the level of material wealth. The acquired data can be valuable in forecasting and modeling of the social risks and security in the context of development of the modern regional society.
Andreenkova A.V. - Comparative social research as a special type of social research pp. 105-111

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.11.31024

Abstract: The subject of this article the theoretical-methodological analysis of peculiarities and characteristics of the comparative social research on the basis of population survey, distinguishing it among the broader circle of social research – monographic, mono-object and longitude. Over the two recent decades, the amount of comparative cross-national and cross-cultural studies is constantly growing, so is the field of their application in the research process, state administration, and informing the public. For determination of the peculiarities of comparative research, the author conducted a comprehensive documentation analysis of the eighteen largest edgy comparative projects, as well as scientific literature on the methodology of comparative research for the period from 1950 to 2019. The article demonstrated that the comparative social research have certain specificities with regards to subject-object relations, functional and designated purpose, and methodological-procedural aspects. The logics of structuring the comparative research is characterized with introduction of the additional stages and procedures meant for ensuring data comparability from the various countries and cultures. Among them is the preliminary testing of the concepts in different sociocultural conditions, translation of questionnaire to different languages, harmonization of socio-demographic variables. Only gradual implementation of these stages allows acquiring reliable and accurate empirical data for the scientifically substantiated cross-national and cross-cultural comparisons.
Neustroeva A.B. - Satisfaction of readers with the quality and availability of library services in National Library of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) pp. 106-113

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2018.12.28354

Abstract: The object of this research is the satisfaction of visitors with the quality and availability of services rendered in National Library of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). The author examines the role of monitoring and assessment in improvement of quality of the information and library services; carefully reviews such aspects as the methods of monitoring the visitors’ content with the quality and availability of library services, quality indicators of library services, problems and difficulties experiences by the visitors. Special attention is given to the results of survey conducted among the visitors of National Library of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). The author develops the system of monitoring and quality assessment of the work of library that allows identifying the expectations and problems faced by the readers. The research demonstrates that the library visitors were fully satisfied with the convenience of enrolment; benevolence, competence and politeness of the employers; comfortability of library attendance. The most discontent among visitors was caused by the fullness and quality of the library stock, promptness and rapidness of receiving the necessary information.
Linchenko A.A. - “Dissemination of USSR”: stage and strategies of framing cultural trauma in the media discourse of modern Russia pp. 108-121

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.1.28565

Abstract: This article is dedicated to examination of the patterns of interpretation of the events related to dissemination of USSR within the modern Russian media discourse. Based on the content analysis of the most significant media projects on dissemination of USSR, the author determines the key media strategies of apprehension of this historical even and framing of the cultural trauma in media discourse of modern Russia. Therefore, the author conducts content analysis of cultural trauma in the context of peculiarities of the modern mythology. A number of classification categories were determined: 1) image of victim; 2) image of enemy; 3) images of fate; 4) image of the “reviving” state. The content analysis was aimed at estimating the vector and function of the expression, its intensity and space; the estimation units were the related text fragments that contained reference to dissemination of the Soviet Union. Thesis on the “fictitious”, “framed” character of cultural trauma should be interpreted through the lens of moderate constructivism. Nostalgia for the Soviet in the political and cultural life of modern Russian becomes the method of reproducing particularly the traumatic structures of memory. The stages of framing the cultural trauma in Russia, associated with the events of dissemination of USSR, in many ways reflect the peculiarities of the political processes. Namely, after 2011, there was a rapid increase in the number of small and large TV projects dedicated to the topic of dissemination of the Soviet Union. Content analysis demonstrated the transformation of narrative from the factual description of 1990’s to the description saturated with the interpretative context. Part of the projects implement the critical strategy of interpretation, while the rest demonstrate the traumatic interpretation of the events of dissemination of USSR. The author underlines the growth of TV show dedicated to the discussion of alternative to dissemination of the Soviet Union and finding those responsible for this historical event.
Sedykh O.G., Stepanova A.A. - Quality and efficiency assessment of state and municipal services: peculiarities and problems (on the example of multifunctional centers of Irkutsk) pp. 109-122

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2020.12.34633

Abstract: The subject of this research is the quality and efficiency assessment of state and municipal services rendered by the multifunctional centers. Within the modern system of public economic relations, much attention is paid to the effectiveness of state administration and activity of executive branches of various levels. The conduct of administrative reform in the Russian Federation became a logical response to the needs of the developing country. An extensive network of multifunctional centers, which amount exceeded 2,500 nationwide, actively renders state and municipal services to the citizens. It questions the quality of services and level of satisfaction of the applicants. Relevance of this study is substantiated by the fact that in recent years, according to the official statistics, there has been observed positive trends: higher level of convenience, reliability, accessibility of state and municipal services. At the same time, persistent dynamics and modification of conditions requires constant improvement in providing services to the population. This sphere is extremely important, since millions of citizens of the Russian Federation along with foreign citizens use the services of multifunctional centers. Quality and efficiency assessment of state and municipal services is based on various approaches that consider integral performance indexes and reflect the key parameters of activity of the entire institution and its elements (structural departments and separate employees). The article presents the results of expert survey and method of “efficiency/inefficiency” factors in assessing the quality of provision of state and municipal services to the population. In the course of research, the author revealed the problems of quality assessment, as well as made recommendations on the improvement of performance and quality of provision of state and municipal services.
Kananykina E.S. - The Place of Judicial Precedents in the American System of Education pp. 111-135

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2013.4.457

Abstract: In accordance with the Amendment X to the Constitution of the USA, the functions of the federal government do not include the guidance of the system of education and therefore the federal government of the USA has rarely dealt with such issues until recently.  Modern America is characterized with the decrease in autonomy of the regional and local educational authorities as well as the educational institutions themselves. It goes without saying that the decentralized system leaves a wide room for development of the local initiative, contributes to the conduction of all kinds of pedagogical experiments and takes into better account the local peculiarities influencing the goals and tasks of teaching and up-bringing. At the present time the Constitution of the USA does not refer the education issues solely to the competence of the federal goverment. Supervision of educational institutions and adiption of legal acts on education are carried out at the level of states and local authorities.  Constitutions of almost all states prohibit the usage of social resources for financing any religious institutions including schools. However, there are private educational schools and institutions and most of them belong to religious organizations. Religious education is also performed at Sunday schools and Biblical classes where education is viewed not only as the most importat factor of the economic progress but also as a powerful method of ideological influence on the youth. 
Yanik A.A., Popova S.M. - The problems of establishing mechanisms for social monitoring as part of the strategic management of socio-economic development of Russia pp. 117-143

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2015.11.1694

Abstract: The subject of this study are positive and negative factors influencing prospects of becoming a nationwide independent system of social monitoring as an integral part of the strategic management of socio-economic development in the Russian Federation. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the current legal and institutional landscape within which there is a formation of different tools and technologies to enable the flow of social data in the process of making strategic and tactical decisions at all levels of government.To solve the set tasks were applied the general logical methods of scientific research, comparative legal and comparative historical analysis, system and structurally functional approaches.On the basis of the conducted analysis it is concluded that created by the bodies of state power mechanisms of feedback with society (in their present forms) were designed in the interests of a narrow departmental tasks, whereas for efficient functioning of the strategic management of social development requires the construction of the external contour of the independent social monitor. Formally, in Russia there are all necessary elements to build such a mechanism, but in practice there are a large number of objective and subjective barriers to the full implementation of this decision.
Karimov A.G. - Some aspects of the diagnosis of the social capital of the region in conditions of socio-economic instability pp. 118-132

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.12.69174

EDN: NMJGUC

Abstract: The paper discusses theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of the diagnosis of social capital. The analysis of existing approaches to the study of social capital is carried out. The relevance of the consideration of social capital from the perspective of taking into account socio-cultural changes taking place in society is substantiated. A methodological tool for assessing social capital is proposed, characterized by the integrative nature of the use of statistical and sociological indicators. The list of the main diagnostic indicators of the social capital of the region is systematized and presented. Based on the analysis of the results of sociological research, an approximately equal level of closed and open social capital in the Republic of Bashkortostan was revealed, as well as a relatively low level of institutional trust. The necessity of strengthening social cohesion on the basis of increasing trust in interpersonal, intergroup relations, as well as in relations between society and state institutions is proved. The results of a sociological study conducted in 2021 were used as the methodological basis of the study. Institute of the History of Language and Literature of the UFIC RAS and the sociological survey of scientists of the Ufa Research Center of the RAS (Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan) (2023) conducted with the direct participation of the author. The novelty lies in the fact that the methodological tools for assessing social capital are proposed, characterized by the integrative nature of the use of statistical and sociological indicators, which allows for the diagnosis of social capital at 3 levels: institutional, corporate and individual levels. The use of such tools will allow measuring the effects of social capital on socio-economic development, as well as identifying communities with high and low levels of social capital, identifying social groups that are in a vulnerable position with respect to social capital. Obtaining such data contributes to the development of systematic and targeted measures aimed at increasing the level of social capital and increasing the efficiency of its use. The low level of institutional trust is revealed, the need to increase the level of social cohesion as a basis for strengthening the relationship between society and state institutions is substantiated.
Sushko V.A., Vasenina I.V. - Religiousness of the modern Russian youth as a factor of family values formation pp. 122-137

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.1.28692

Abstract: The subject of this research is the analysis of theoretical approaches to structuring the conceptual model of empirical study on the impact of the religious values of Muslim and Orthodox youth upon their attitude towards starting a family and marriage. The authors determine the types of youth based on their attitude towards family and marriage that demonstrate the character of influence of religiousness upon the value orientation of youth in modern Russia. Sociological studies signify the decrease of religiousness worldwide, however, it continuous to play an important role in the society. A number of research demonstrated that the decrease in the level of religiousness (adherence to religious norms); modernization of the religious traditions (multifacetedness of individual religious combinations; weakening of the organized belief systems, religious migrations, individualization of religion), which substantiates the relevance of this topic. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Sociology of M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University; the respondents, total of 500 people, identified themselves as Muslims (240) or Orthodox (260), their age varied from 17 to 30. The questionnaire contained the open-ended and close-ended questions. Based on the analysis of empirical data, the authors traced the character of changes in value orientation with regards to family and marriage depending on the level of religiousness, the role of internal and external factors of social environment; as well as revealed the mechanism of their influence. The authors define the importance of youth religiousness as a factor of formation of their attitude towards family and marriage, as well as build the probability model of its formation.
Kirichek A.I. - Research approaches of socio-political science to youth issues pp. 124-136
Abstract: This article presents various theoretical and methodological research approaches to the study of youth as a specific social community on the basis of modern socio-political thinking (complex, class, psychoanalytic, structural-functional, cultural, social system, integral). The article analyzes the theoretical elaboration of youth issues and highlights the factors for the definition of "youth" in political science.
Vnukova L. - Attitude to Historical Events and Ideas about the Place and Role of Russia in the Modern World: based on online survey material pp. 126-139

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.11.68825

EDN: ZKYSTR

Abstract: The article is devoted to the study of public attitudes by identifying beliefs and values, collectively shared meanings about the place and role of Russia and the "Russian World" in the modern world. It is based on the correlation of online survey data with All-Russian representative opinion polls and the involvement of the results of other studies. Most of the respondents are young people under 35 years old, constantly interested in politics, financially well–off, students or working in state institutions. A negative attitude to the collapse of the USSR and the change of power in Ukraine during the Maidan was recorded in more than sixty percent of respondents. The annexation of Crimea, the formation of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, and the entry of new regions into the Russian Federation in 2022 were positively assessed by two-thirds to three-quarters of respondents. There is an ambiguous attitude towards the special military operation and mobilization. In general, more than two thirds of the respondents are patriotic citizens who support the politics of the current government. It shows the coexistence of beliefs, at least of some respondents: on the one hand, the immanent acceptance of democratic institutions and traditions, relevant values, including the protection of human rights, on the other, the support of the state discourse of confrontation with the "collective West" – the source of these cultural and law ideas. The factors bearing the unifying potential for modern Russian society, in our opinion, can be expressed in such beliefs as: "Russia is an empire", "Russia is a great (world) power", the strong state that you can be proud of. The Russian idea (in the ethnic sense), a special civilizational, Orthodox identity, Messianism have fewer supporters.
Reznikova K.V., Pimenova N.N., Kistova A.V., Seredkina N.N., Zamaraeva Y.S. - Management of the Siberian territory branding in light on the “new regionalism” pp. 137-161

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.1.17395

Abstract: The subject of this research is the processes of perception of brands of the Siberian territories among student youth of the Krasnoyarsk Krai. There is a certain amount of representative visual images, embodied in one or another trademark. Often, the purpose of trademarks consists in reconstruction of the image of a specific region. This article talks about Krasnoyarsk Krai, as well as trademarks that are based on the regional thematic. Branding of Krasnoyarsk Krai is examined in the context of theories of “new regionalism”, which in turn serves as a certain alternative to the processes of cultural and political globalization. In order to gather the primary marketing information with regards to determination of the emotional attitude of the respondents towards the territorial branding, was applied one of the most wide-spread marketing methods – method of inquiry in a written form. The most strong connection between brands and visual images with the territory, has those businesses, events, and phenomena, that either use symbols of the recognized daily life of the regions, or directly present in the people’s everyday life, or are associated with the most expressive, popular, and fundamental bases of the regional identity (image of Surikov).
Lyubarev A. - Voter Turnout of Federal, Regional and Municipal Elections in the Russian Federation pp. 138-209

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2013.8.8778

Abstract: The author of the article studies indicators of the voter turnover depending on the time, level and kind of elections as well as elections for different regions and types of municipal units. The author emphasizes regional differences typical for all kinds of elections. The authohr shows the decreasing scale of voter turnout depending on the kind of elections: elections of the president of the Russian Federation, elections for the State Duma, elections for the Head of the region, elections for the regional parliament, elections for the head of the municipal unit and elections of a representative body of a municipal unit. Voter turnover in cities is generally lower than in the contry. Dynamics of voter turnover have a rather complicated nature: the first half of the 2000s demonstrated the tendency towards lowering of the percentage of voter participation while the second half of the 2000s demonstrated the increase in voter participation. However, there is a clear tendency towards lower participation today. The author of the article discusses the reasons of low participation of voters and whether it would be reasonable to restore the voter turnout. 
Sedykh O.G., Avilova V.A., Alsaeva Y.G. - Views matter: an analysis of public opinion on the activities of non-profit organizations pp. 140-150

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.11.69141

EDN: ZGPKIL

Abstract: The subject of the study is public opinion about the activities of non-profit organizations. The third sector in modern conditions of social development plays a key role in social support for citizens. Low awareness of the work of NPOs, as well as a low level of trust on the part of the population, do not fully allow non-profit organizations to be actively involved in solving social problems in the region, to reveal the possibilities of effectively compensating for imperfections in public services, and to increase self-sufficiency and self-employment of the population. The purpose of the study was to study the perception of the activities of non-profit organizations by society, as well as to compare the results in different regions of the Russian Federation. The study was carried out in two stages. At the first stage, the results of a survey of citizens of Russian regions (Irkutsk region, Republic of Buryatia) about their ideas and perceptions of the activities of non-profit public organizations were analyzed. At the second stage, an analysis of similar studies in other territories was carried out. Based on the study, the following conclusions can be drawn: the study showed that, in general, the population of the studied regions of the Russian Federation is aware of the activities of non-profit organizations, however, the lowest level was identified among residents of the Irkutsk region, while residents of the Republic of Buryatia and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra showed higher awareness. It should be noted that the surveyed residents more often use «social networks» as sources of information about the ongoing work of NPOs. Based on the results of the analysis, a list of recommendations was formulated for the management of non-profit organizations.
Sorokina N.V. - Professional activity of social sphere specialists in conditions of uncertainty pp. 151-162

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.11.68941

EDN: YZTFRP

Abstract: The article examines the features of changes in the social service system with an emphasis on the practice of social work in the context of pandemic and post-pandemic challenges. The theoretical basis of the work is the concepts of sociology of professions and occupations, pandemic reality and emotional labor. The professional community of social workers is understood in the form of a "supportive" profession that provides social care services in order to solve acute social problems by providing assistance to the most vulnerable categories of citizens (the disabled, the elderly, people with disabilities). Particular attention is paid to the impact of preventive measures and information policy aimed at combating the spread of coronavirus infection, which significantly affect professional activities, the sense of subjective security of social professionals and clients served, the possibilities of urban mobility, access to various organizations and resources. The empirical basis of the conducted research consists of semi-structured interviews with specialists of state and non-state social organizations. Based on the analysis of the data obtained, the key aspects of the professional activity of specialists that have undergone the greatest changes are presented. The interrelation of official and informal professional rules, the importance of the emotionality of the work of specialists operating in conditions of uncertainty, as well as the specifics of the provision of social services under the influence of administrative and legal regulations justified by medicalized discourse are revealed. The high importance of the social service system and the demand for specialists, manifested against the background of the diversification of the social sphere, as well as urgent problems for existing social workers, such as insufficient wages, shortage of personnel, high bureaucratization of labor and rapid restructuring of work functions, were noted. Special attention is paid to professional skills in managing emotions used in the process of interaction of specialists with clients, which is defined as an effective strategy used in the practice of social work.
Libakova N.M., Sertakova E.A., Kolesnik M.A., Sitnikova A.A., Ilbeikina M.I. - Modern strategies of the social positioning of Siberian regions pp. 162-189

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.1.17420

Abstract: The subject of this research is the modern social and cultural practices that are used by the regions of the Russian Federation in order to create a regional social identity. Currently, the issue of formation of the regional cultural identity as an inseparable element within the system of the nationwide Russian cultural identity is extremely relevant. In this scientific article we examine the processes of establishment of the territorial brand with the assistance of meaningful (representative) cultural events, which include Asian-Pacific Festival, festival “World of Siberia”. As a result of this research, the author determines the peculiarities of these festivals namely as the brands of the territory of Krasnoyarsk Krai, examines the perception of these brands, as well as describes the prospect of development of such events as a brand of territory and their ability to affect the establishment of a positive image of the region.
Sedykh O.G., Avilova V.A., Alsaeva Y.G. - Laughter in times of crisis: content analysis of jokes about COVID-19 pp. 163-174

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.11.68985

EDN: YXCVLA

Abstract: This article presents the results of a content analysis of jokes about the COVID-19 pandemic published on various social platforms. The purpose of the study is to identify common sentiments and main themes among the masses in the context of this crisis. The research method was a content analysis of 400 jokes published on various social platforms and Internet sites. The analysis was carried out in two stages. Thus, at the first, anecdotes were studied that reflected a direct relationship to politics, government, and certain political figures, while at the second, anecdotes related to the inconveniences that appeared in everyday life, in connection with the introduction of restrictive measures, were examined. According to the results of the content analysis, jokes about coronavirus infection can be considered as an important tool for studying public opinion and identifying the main difficulties faced by people during the pandemic. Since such humorous statements often reflect the general mood of society and, in general, people’s attitude towards the current situation, they help cope with stress and anxiety in a difficult situation. Thus, during the pandemic, jokes were more often used in the context of criticism of government authorities and specific political figures, expressing an “against” position on the issue of vaccination. And also in order to ridicule restrictive measures, namely, jokes about wearing a mask, using a QR code, lockdown, remote mode during work or study, and penalties are highlighted. Note that the article also raises other topics, which include: fear and anxiety about possible infection with COVID-19, humor on the topic of self-isolation and remote work or study.
Shapoval E.A. - The impact of social networks upon virtual socialization of youth and formation of value orientations of modern youth in the Russian Federation pp. 170-177

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.12.31203

Abstract: The object of this research is the structural and functional factors of the impact of social networks upon modern youth. The subject is the value orientations of modern Russian youth, as well as the influence of social networks on their formation and development. Relevance of the topic is substantiated by the popularity of social networks, cyberspaces and virtual communication in the modern world, and thus, the need for their studying from the perspective of impact upon the development of value orientations of the modern Russian youth. The article depicts the peculiarities of modern of current representations of young people on the role of personal and social values in the life of each person. The author generalizes the experience of negative influence of social network in the process of strengthening and establishment of personal values. The scientific novelty is determined by formulating a definition to “cyberspace” and cyber-socialization of youth, as well as characteristics to the factor that affect social activity of modern youth in the Russian Federation. The following conclusions are made: cyberspace plays a positive role, makes communication easier, expands the circle of acquaintances; virtual communication generate a range of problems, such as out of touch with reality, communication with family and friends; young people spend all their spare time online, not interrupting to the real world; it creates shortage of face-to-face communication.
Kadyrov S.K. - Socio-economic aspects of the standard of living of pensioners (On the example of the Republic of Bashkortostan) pp. 175-186

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2023.11.69090

EDN: YSYRWU

Abstract: The article considers the material provision of citizens of retirement age and their compliance with real needs. The purpose of this study was to analyze the social challenges of modern pension reform, the subject is the standard of living of pensioners of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The object of the study is pensioners of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The author examines in detail such aspects as the standard of living of pensioners, the real pension size in the Republic of Bashkortostan, the average pension size in the subjects of the Volga Federal District, the level and structure of household income, the health status of pensioners, the problems that cause the greatest concern among residents older than working age living in urban areas, the problems that cause the greatest concern among residents over working age living in rural areas, types of households eligible for social services by age. As a methodological basis of the study, the results of a sample observation of the income of the population and participation in social programs in 2021 and the results of a comprehensive survey of the living conditions of the population in 2021 conducted with the participation of the author were used. As a result, the author concludes that in the conditions of the new pension reform, the social challenge is the low standard of living of pensioners, the growth of whose number in the future will cause the expansion of the social localization of poverty. One of the main results of the study was the identification of the main problems of the standard of living and pension provision in the Republic of Bashkortostan. It is necessary to carry out regular monitoring of the purchasing power of pensions and the total incomes of pensioners. The development of state decisions to improve the level.
Khaliulina A.I., Salikhova E.A. - Ethnolinguistic behavior and values of bilingual part of youth in the Republic of Bashkortostan pp. 178-188

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.12.31260

Abstract: This article explores the changes in the status of Bashkir language that took place in post-Soviet period in the Republic of Bashkortostan, and its implementation in schools as mandatory and later as extracurricular, and their impact upon ethnolinguistic behavior of modern youth. The subject of this research is defined by the following aspects: 1) the selected data of ethnosociological survey “Manifestation of ethnicity and adaptation of youth to the new socioeconomic realities in polyethnic region” (October 2017) in accordance with the project No. 16-01-00303 “The specificities of manifestation of ethnic mobilization in the conditions of new socioeconomic and geopolitical realities (regional dimension)”; 2) the data of sociolinguistic research of 2009-2018 obtained by N. G. Iskuzhina in large cities of the Republic of Bashkortostan that covered over two thousands informants; 3) statistical data of the Russian Census of 2010. The object of study became the ethnolinguistic behavior of young generation of the republic. The scientific novelty consists in reference to specificities of manifestation of ethnolinguistic identity of Bashkirs in synchronic segment. The conducted analysis demonstrates the in the Republic of Bashkortostan and its capital in particular, the Russian language has been and continues to be the dominant language of communication.,Russian language also prevails within the social communication environment of Ufa (in a broader sense – Bashkir) youth; although those arrived from periphery or studies in municipal Bashkir schools and gymnasiums use both, Bashkir and Russian languages.  
Saryglar S.A., Maksimova S.G., Cherepanova M.I., Molodikova I.N., Kupriyanova I.V. - Migration security of border areas of the Russian Federation (on the examples of sociological research) pp. 189-201

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.12.31459

Abstract:   In the era of intense migration processes, when migration is a catalyst for multiple socioeconomic changes and challenges, especially relevant become the questions of migration security, particularly in Russia with dozens of border regions.  The subject of this research is the personal migration security (of migrants and population). The goal consists in the analysis of migration security of migrants and local population in border areas of the Russian Federation; identification of the factors of personal migration security based on the results of sociological research. The sociological surveys conducted in 2017-2018 in border regions of Russia (Altai Krai, Murmansk Oblast, Orenburg Oblast, Pskov Oblast, Rostov Oblast and the Republic of Dagestan) among population (n=3771) and migrants (n=784) serve as the empirical framework. The authors’ special contribution consists in formulation of the original definition of migration security and its review through personal, social and state security. The article analyzes the security of migrants and security of local population, highlights the peculiarities of both, determines the factors of personal security.  
Kocherova A.V. - Dynamics of the change in the rate of maturation of minors in the Russian culture of the second part of XX century – beginning of XXI century pp. 190-212

DOI:
10.7256/2409-7144.2016.1.17342

Abstract: The object of this research is the Russian society as the tempoworld that has its own internal time. The subject of the research is the dynamics of the changes in “social clock” that regulates the age of reaching adulthood, receiving a passport, sexual consent, criminal responsibility, permission to marry; period of education in school and college; periodization of child ages. The research focuses on the social trends that pertain to the social roles of minors. An accent is made on the modern succession of certain trends of the Soviet society. Russian society is being viewed as a combination of small tempoworlds, while legislative fixation of particular socially-significant ages is called the method of synchronization of the whole country into a unified system. Among the main conclusions are the demonstrated trends substantiated by facts: physiological maturity takes place earlier than social; the mandatory and college education is given more and more time; the social roles are being assimilated faster than before, and majority of them falls on the period of adolescence; the society becomes oriented towards the values of the youth culture. Youth is held as the main class of the population, towards which the country is oriented.  
Tinyakova E.A. - The Most Topical Issues of Modern Russian Education pp. 200-245

DOI:
10.7256/2306-0158.2013.3.519

Abstract: The article deals with the most common issues of Russian modern education: social, cultural and financial competence of a teacher, quality of learning at different stages of education, objective assessment, pragmatic aspect, information difficulties of growing system of education, dialogue between civil and religious educations and their fruitful interaction. The article also studies efficiency of testing and ways to improve relations between teachers and students. First-year students from the Russian State University for the Humanities and students of different years from the Sholokhov Moscow State University for Humanities particpated in the research. Special attention was paid at information difficulties of modern education,  differentiation between syllabus and curriculum, on one hand, and a need to comply to common standards, on the other hand. Readers do not have to share the author's opinion, they should try and develop their own solutions of the aforesaid problems. The discussion is mostly focused on higher education.
Evseenko E.A., Il'chenko K.I., Kirko V.I., Shadrin A.I. - Subjective assessment of quality of life of indigenous population of the village of Novorybnaya of Khatangsky group of settlements of Taymyr (Dolgan-Nenets) Municipal District of Krasnoyarsk Krai (based on expedition materials of 2018) pp. 202-214

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.12.31496

Abstract: The subject of this research is the quality of life of indigenous peoples of Northern Siberia residing in one of the settlements of Khatangsky group (village of Novorybnaya) of Taymyr (Dolgan-Nenets) Municipal District of Krasnoyarsk Krai. The goal of this work consists in the analysis of differentiation of subjective perception of quality of life by various social strata residing in remote localities of the Northern Arctic Zone of Krasnoyarsk Krai. The task lies in application of the developed methodology of comparative analysis of quality of life of the residents of remote settlements of northern and central taiga zone of Siberia. The scientific novelty consists in the use of effective method of assessment of quality of life of the communities living in the severe north conditions and referred to the category of indigenous minorities of the North. In determining differentiation of the various population strata by objective and subjective assessment of quality of life, the author used statistical data and revealed the level of content with labor conditions, employment, household, leisure activities, health and infrastructure.
Filipova A.G., Kozlov V.A. - Participation of teenagers in decision-making pertinent to their livelihood: concepts and practices pp. 215-227

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.12.31520

Abstract:   The right of children to freely express their opinion and participate in decision-making that affect their interests became mainstream after Russia’s ratification of the United Nations Convection “On the Rights of the Child”. There is an ongoing discussion between the Russian and foreign experts on the possibilities and barriers of children’s participation in decision-making. The subject of this article is the concepts and practices of participation of children in decision-making pertinent to their livelihood. Three levels of analysis are determined – family, school, and place of residence. The materials were collected in the eight cities of Primorsky Krai during sociological expeditions via focus group research method. The author also examines the materials of federal and regional statistics. The scientific novelty consists in reference to the regional experience of participation of teenagers in decision-making pertinent to their livelihood. The results demonstrate a low level of children’s engagement into decision-making of municipal level, including through the activity social organizations for children and youth; the lower level of youth initiatives is observed in rural areas due to underdevelopment of social organizations and lack of financial resources. Social activity of teenagers reduces as they get older; the involvement into socially important activity is replaced by preparation for state exams, professional self-determination, etc. The respondents demonstrated their content with participation in family decision-making processes, and partial content in addressing the school issues. For the school level relevant remains the problem of expressing own opinion by a teenager, as well as teacher’s respect of it.  
Antonovich I.V., Kuzhim N.V., Nedosekova E.S., Borovinskaya Y.K., Chudova S.G. - Research priorities of modern students of sociology of a regional university (on the example of Altai State University) pp. 228-236

DOI:
10.25136/2409-7144.2019.12.31712

Abstract: This article examines the scientific research activity of students-sociologists in the context of development of regional sociology. Since Russian is a multiethnic country with diverse climatic conditions and peculiarities of development of separate regions, the examination of regional peculiarities of development of sociological knowledge is considered a relevant topic. The subject of this work is the research priorities of modern students of sociology in a regional university. The problem of youth involvement into science and formation of scientific research interests of this social group is important for the development of Russian science. The study was conducted via the method of content analysis of all releases of compilation of scientific articles of the faculty of Sociology of Altai State University “Sociology in the modern world: science, education, creativity”. The authors analyzed 352 articles of students and master’s degree students. It was determined that most often the students of sociology study the problem regarding the Russian society overall; the spheres of education, family, politics and youth problems also enjoy popularity. In top five are also the topics associated with theory, methodology of sociological knowledge, and problems of sociology of culture. The majority of articles carry theoretical character; but if they contain an empirical part, it is usually the original research of authors of the articles, rather than secondary data analysis. The research results may be valuable to other scholars engaged in this problematic.
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