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Academic journal “Political Science Issues”. Volume 10, Issue 12 (64), 2020.

CONTENTS

THEORY, PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY OF POLITICS

Kupriyanov I.V. The Role of Public Policy in Modernization and Scientific and Technical Development

POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS, PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Suleimanova Sh.S. The Role of the Social Network in Shaping the Political Consciousness of Modern Society

Sokolov A.V., Frolov A.A. The Role of the Internet in the Development of Civil Society and the Dialogue Between the Population and the Government

Pronchev G.B., Proncheva N.G., Shisharina E.V. Social Inequality in Virtual Social Environments (Objective Limitations)

Karsanova E.S. The Conditions and Opportunities of Formation Civil Identity in the North Caucasus

Gadzhimuradova G.I., Rabat L. Radicalism as a Factor of Instability in the Caucasus and in Central Asia

Avzalova E.I. Conditions and Forms of Political Participation on the Internet

Pershina M.P. Student Mobility in the Era of COVID-19: How Russian Universities Adapt to the New Realities

Аlexandrov A.R. Crisis of Municipal Administration: Causes, Consequences and Means of Overcoming on the Example of the Administrative Center of the Tambov Region

Zemskova A.Yu. Historical Development of Ukranian Statehood

Huseynova D.M. Public Opinion and Attitude of Russian Political Parties to the First Chechen War (1994-1996)

Zyuzina A.A. Strategy for Developing the Russian Arctic Zone and Ensuring National Security: Evolution in Documents and Facts

Ilin I.S. The Main Trends in the Formation of Government Structures for Interaction with the Russian Orthodox Church

Kuvshinova E.V. The State-Religion Issue in Israel: Forecasts Assessment of the Disappearance of Consociational Democracy in the Twenty-First Century

Falaleev M.A., Sitdikova N.A., Nechay E.E. Political Orientations of Youth of Primorsky Krai in the Context of Adoption of Amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation. Based on a Sociological Survey

Budnik A.I., Grigorieva T.V., Kan A.A. The Influence of International Environmental Factors on the State of the Kuril Problem

POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY, CULTURE AND IDEOLOGY

Slizovskiy D.E., Medvedev N.P., Zhalnin V.A. We Interviewed 1,700 Russian and Foreign Students. What's on their Minds? It’s Unbelievable! Or is it a Reason to Better Understand and Find Out

POLITICAL CONFLICTOLOGY

Emirov R.M. Azerbaijani-Armenian Conflictand its Consequences for Russia

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND WORLD POLITICS

Andreev M.V., Temirbulatov R.R. Problems and Prospects of National Security of the Russian Federation

Kopylov I.A., Ushakov E.S. Political Marketing as an Integral Attribute of Political Activity

Maksimova D.D., Lasserre Frédéric. Arctic Council and the Russian-Canadian Cooperation

Sarsembaev N.V. Regional Aspects of the Syrian Conflict

Maksimova D.D. The Experience of Sustainable Development of Quebec: Possible use in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation

Zholmanov A.S., Fomenko S.S., Gusarskaya T.A. International Experience in Institutionalizing the Fight Against Corruption of Officials: to the History of the Issue

Kutovaja E.A. Towards the Outcome of the ASEAN Summit in Hanoi in 2020

Antonov P.A., Romanova I.A. The Political Elite of Modern Japan: Formation and Participation in the Mechanisms of Power

Маnsur D.N. Interaction Between the EU and the EAEU on Migration Policy

Afonin A.D. The Policy of EU Countries with Regard to the Republic of Azerbaijan (Energy Aspect)

Amanova M.I. Caspian Issues in the Context of Bilateral Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan

Cherpakova A.I. France's Position and Influence in the EU’s Integration Institutes

Saveleva U.S. The Image of the Future as the Russian Society Consolidation Factor

STUDENT SCIENCE

Saveleva M.V. Territorial Dispute of Gibraltar: Position of Political Parties and Scenarios

Shamugiya M.M. Global Leadership. USA and China

Our authors № 12-2020

THEORY, PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY OF POLITICS

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I.V. KUPRIYANOV Post-graduate student, the Public Policy Department, the Faculty of Political Science, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

THE ROLE OF PUBLIC POLICY IN MODERNIZATION AND SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

The article investigates the problem of overcoming natural manifestations of instability of increasingly accelerating social development. The main theoretical basis of the research contains the theory of modernization in its political, economic and technological aspects. In this article, modernization is associated with concepts of technological orders and industrial revolutions that are close to each other in meaning. The aim of the article is to substantiate the need for an active role of the state and public policy in socio-technical development and new industrialization with the support of a number of researchers. The article research concludes that the engine of modernization is scientific and technological progress, and public policy is both its wheel and fuel.

Key words: modernization, technological structures, industrial revolutions, public policy, new industrialization, scientific and technical development.

POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS, PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES

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SH.S. SULEIMANOVA Doctor of Political Science, Professor at the Department of Public Relations and Media Policy Faculty of Journalism, IGSU RANEPA under the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

THE ROLE OF THE SOCIAL NETWORK IN SHAPING THE POLITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS OF MODERN SOCIETY

The article is devoted to one of the urgent problems of our time, the influence of information on the consciousness of society. The essence of the processes of mediatization and virtualization in the information society in the context of the functioning of political actors and their influence on political discourse is revealed from new positions.

It is determined that effective communication with the electorate is one of the key components of success in the political arena.

Key words: information, manipulation, political consciousness, political communications, political processes, social networks.

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A.V. SOKOLOV Doctor of Political Sciences, head of department, Department of Social and Political Theories, Demidov Yaroslavl State University, Yaroslavl, Russia

A.A. FROLOV Candidate of Political Sciences, associate Professor, Department of Social and Political Theories, Demidov Yaroslavl State University, Yaroslavl, Russia

THE ROLE OF THE INTERNET IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE POPULATION AND THE GOVERNMENT

The article discusses the impact of the Internet on the development of civil society and building a dialogue between the government and the population. Examples of duality of these processes are given. First of all, this means creating new conditions and forms of communication, transferring public services to an electronic environment, simplifying communication processes, and increasing the scale of information dissemination. On the other hand, these are long-standing issues of legal regulation of the Internet space, examples of building different models of its regulation in countries around the world.

Changes in the processes of interaction between government and society in the socio-political sphere can be traced in many directions: the transition to Internet voting, the formation of new leaders of public opinion in the Internet environment, the development of forms of Internet petitions, etc. The article presents the results of the research conducted by the authors: an expert survey and a quantitative survey among residents of the Yaroslavl region aged 18 years and older. The purpose of the surveys was to identify the role of the Internet in the development of society and intersectoral interaction. The authors discuss the role of the Internet in the system of intersectoral interaction, the practice of using the Internet among participants of intersectoral interaction in the region, censorship on the Internet, etc. The article makes assumptions about the visible prospects that can be expected as a result of the development of forms of communication between civil society and government in the Internet space in Russia.

Key words: the Internet, civic engagement, civil society, inter-sectoral cooperation, non-profit sector.

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G.B. PRONCHEV Candidate of Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor; Associate Professor of the Department of Sociological Research Methodology at the Faculty of Sociology of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

N.G. PRONCHEVA Candidate of Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor, Senior Research Scientist of Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

E.V. SHISHARINA Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Applied Informatics and Computational Mathematics, Moscow State Pedagogical University, Moscow, Russia

SOCIAL INEQUALITY IN VIRTUAL SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS (OBJECTIVE LIMITATIONS)

The article is devoted to problems related to social inequality in virtual social environments of the Internet. Modern approaches to the analysis of social inequality are considered. The features of virtual social environments that objectively contribute to social inequality are analyzed. The article is of interest to specialists dealing with the problems of modern social inequality, information and communication technologies.

Key words: social inequality, virtual social environments, Internet, virtual personality, social isotropy.

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E.S. KARSANOVA Doctor of Science (Political Science), Institute of Public Administration and Law, of the State University of Management, Department of Public Administration and Political Technologies, Department of the Financial University of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

THE CONDITIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF FORMATION CIVIL IDENTITY IN THE NORTH CAUCASUS

In the article devoted to the questions of strengthening Russia's civilization identity the author stresses the importance of identification directives and patterns of political activities of the North Caucasus peoples. Special attention is focused on the factors that impede integrations of Caucasian peoples with the “Big Russia” (author means the rise of nationalism, rebirth of traditional elements of authentic culture and other regulative norms, renewal of clan identifications and ethnic influence on public sphere in the North Caucasus). Taking into account the complexity of identity construction in this region, the author nevertheless does not consider the civil consolidation of multinational Russian society as an impracticable task.

Key words: The North Caucasus, identity, ethno-political processes, nationalism, integration.

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G.I. GADZHIMURADOVA PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor, MGIMO University of the MFA of Russia; Leading Researcher at the Institute for Demographic Research of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russia

L. RABAT PhD Student, Junior researcher of the Institute for Demographic Research of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russia

RADICALISM AS A FACTOR OF INSTABILITY IN THE CAUCASUS AND IN CENTRAL ASIA

The collapse of the Soviet Union, the acquisition of sovereignty by former republics, the emergence of an ideological vacuum, the search for identity and, as a result, the growth of nationalist and separatist sentiments led to socio-political instability and economic crisis in the post-Soviet space. Religion became for many during this period a means of expressing their own identity. After the fall of the iron curtain, emissaries from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and other Muslim countries poured into Russia, Transcaucasia, and Central Asia. They carried their own interpretation of Islam, which often contradicted the traditional one practiced by the peoples who inhabited these territories. The article examines the causes and methods of spreading the ideas of radical Islam, as well as the connection of religious extremism in the post-Soviet space with terrorism on a global scale.

International terrorism is undoubtedly a threat to the national security of all countries in the region. The article substantiates the need for joint efforts to counter religious extremism and terrorism.

The article uses systemic and institutional approaches to analyze the factors of radicalism spread in the Caucasus and the need to take measures to prevent and counter the manifestations of extremism and terrorism.

Key words: extremism, terrorism, the Caucasus, military conflicts, sleeper cells, national security.

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E.I. AVZALOVA Candidate of Sc. (Pol.), Associate Professor, Department of Political Sciences, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia

CONDITIONS AND FORMS OF POLITICAL PARTICIPATION ON THE INTERNET

In the era of information technology, Internet resources are becoming real political instruments and create new opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process: time, geographical and cultural constraints are overcome, group integration is enhanced regardless of place of residence, which makes it possible to instantly respond to emerging political problems. The article examines the typologies of forms of political participation on the Internet, depending on the degree of citizens' involvement in the political process, compliance with the norms of law that regulate people's participation in politics, and the institutionalization of political participation in the Internet. It is concluded that for the successful development of networked civic engagement, there must be special conditions of a socio-ideological, technical, and organizational nature. Important conditions that determine the features of the political participation of citizens on the Internet are the type of political regime of the state, the interests of the main political actors, the features of political leadership and legislative regulation of the Internet.

Key words: Internet, Internet communications, Internet participation, political process, conditions for citizens' Internet participation in politics.

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М.P. PERSHINA Senior lecturer at the Chair of international relations, Eastern Institute, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia

STUDENT MOBILITY IN THE ERA OF COVID-19: HOW RUSSIAN UNIVERSITIES ADAPT TO THE NEW REALITIES

The article highlights the key challenges faced by the higher education system during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, it identifies obstacles to the internationalization of higher education and promotion of the student mobility at the global level, and also identifies difficulties faced by the governments during the transition to distance education. Such difficulties include: inadequate supply of necessary material-technical base, lack of ubiquitous coverage by high-speed Internet networks, student protests against the transfer to online training, the decline in the quality of educational services, as well as insufficient qualification of university employees to the work on the modern educational digital platforms. The paper also lists and analyzes measures aimed at the adaptation of Russian universities to the closure of national borders and restriction of international traffic, taken at the level of the government of the Russian Federation, as well as by individual domestic universities (on the example of FEFU). The author refers to the experience of the Primorsky University, which was one of the first in Russia to start the rapid transition to the distance education in order to minimize negative consequences of the strict quarantine measures. The article presents specific mechanisms taken to support foreign students at the Russian universities, as well as analyzes the dynamics of changes in the number of foreign students at the Russian higher educational institutions. In conclusion, the article identifies the key tasks of Russian universities aimed at maintaining a stable position at the international market of educational services during the coronavirus pandemic through the creation of competitive international educational programs for foreign students on the remote digital platforms, as well as expansion of the online channels of international academic cooperation.

Key words: foreign student, student mobility, internationalization of higher education, distance learning, pandemic, COVID-19, higher education, FEFU.

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А.R. АLEXANDROV Post-graduate student at Tambov State Technical University, Deputy of the Tambov city Duma, Tambov Region of the seventh convocation, Tambov, Russia

CRISIS OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND MEANS OF OVERCOMING ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER OF THE TAMBOV REGION

Local self-government is the primary link in the system of public power. The effectiveness of solving local issues and creating favorable conditions for the life of citizens directly affects the political stability of the entire vertical of power. The crisis of power at the local level, which we see in many municipalities, leads to both economic and deep political consequences.

Problems related to the crisis of municipal governance in the city of Tambov, Tambov region, led to qualitative changes in the management system after the elections on September 13, 2020.

Key words: constitutional reform of 2020, local self-government, crisis of municipal administration, single voting day 13.09.2020.

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A.Yu. ZEMSKOVA Ph.D. Student of Comparative Politics Department, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Moscow, Russia

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF UKRANIAN STATEHOOD

Introduction. Ukraine as itself represents a rather complicated mechanism. The reason for such a phenomenon lies in its’ historical past. As for its’ geographical position, Ukraine is situated between Eastern Europe and Eurasia. In ancient times, the territory of modern Ukraine was the periphery of the Great Roman Empire. Then, the area between the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea became a strip dividing two major civilizations - European and Slavic ones. Therefore, the regions of modern Ukraine were the parts of different civilizations. The absence of a single historical past determines the contemporary specifics of this state. In the article the author shows the features of the Ukrainian statehood development through the prism of the territorial history and focuses on its specific development.

Goals. In this article, the author sets himself the goal of revealing the uniqueness of the Ukrainian statehood development through the prism of its’ territorial specificity.

Methods. The method of secondary text analysis was used in the study, as well as the spatial, temporal and historical approaches.

Results. As a result of the study, the author proves his hypothesis.

Conclusions. Today, Ukraine suffers from prolonged political crisis. To a large extent, a confluence of circumstances led to this crisis, which is explained by specific historical development (in different historical periods, separate parts of Ukraine belonged to various states) and a special geographic position (Ukraine is the periphery of the Great Roman Empire) of Ukraine.

Key words: statehood, territory, national identity, political system.

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D.М. HUSEYNOVA Post-graduate student of the Faculty of history, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

PUBLIC OPINION AND ATTITUDE OF RUSSIAN POLITICAL PARTIES TO THE FIRST CHECHEN WAR (1994-1996)

The article analyzes public opinion and the attitude of Russian political parties to the first Chechen war. It is based on verbatim reports of the State Duma, interviews of political leaders, opinion polls, as well as media materials. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that Russia is a multinational country and any events taking place in one or another part of the country can influence the internal political process. The article shows that the public opinion was opposed to a military solution of the Chechen problem, although there were no mass anti-war protests. The opinions of the political parties were divided. The Chechen war affected the position of Boris Yeltsin prior to the 1996 presidential elections and aggravated the negative attitude of many citizens and political actors to his policy.

Key words: the first Chechen war, political parties, public opinion, Boris Yeltsin, Dzhokhar Dudaev, separatism, internal political process.

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A.A. ZYUZINA Postgraduate of the Department of Foreign Regional Studies and Foreign Policy of the Russian State University for the Humanities, Moscow, Russia

STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPING THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC ZONE AND ENSURING NATIONAL SECURITY: EVOLUTION IN DOCUMENTS AND FACTS

The paper presents a comparison of the Strategy for Developing the Russian Arctic Zone and Ensuring National Security for the Period until 2020 and 2035. The main similarities and differences in structure and content of the documents under consideration are identified. It also considers the main goals, objectives, and directions of both strategies. Innovations contained in the Strategy for Developing the Russian Arctic Zone and Ensuring National Security for the Period until 2035a re also researched. As a result, the Strategy for Developing the Russian Arctic Zone and Ensuring National Security for the Period until 2035 has been identified that has the greatest potential effectiveness and efficiency.

Key words: Development Strategy, National Security, target indicators, Arctic Zone.

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I.S. ILIN Graduate student, Department of the history of social movements and political parties, Moscow State University M.V. Lomonosov, Moscow, Russia

THE MAIN TRENDS IN THE FORMATION OF GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES FOR INTERACTION WITH THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

The article analyzes the main trends in the formation of state structures for interaction with the ROC MP. The state-legal foundations of the activity of the ROC-MP and the theoretical substantiation of the state policy carried out in relation to the Orthodox Church are considered, the legislative aspects of the interaction of the ROC with the authorities are considered. An assessment is given of the attitude of the President and the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation to the ROC MP and their relationship. The fact is noted that the further development of state-church relations meets the interests of state sovereignty, since it brings a spiritual and moral dimension to politics. The FADN National Policy Strategy has been analyzed for its relationship with the ROC. The interaction of the Russian Orthodox Church with federal ministries and the State Duma committee for the development of civil society and issues of public and religious organizations is considered. The interaction of the state and the ROC MP through public and quasi-public structures has been studied. The facts of the interaction of the ROC MP with the state and municipal authorities of the Russian Federation are given. The history of the interaction of the Russian Orthodox Church with the Russian power structures, such as the army of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Emergencies and the Federal Penitentiary Service, is considered. The main trends in the further development of relations between state structures and the ROC MP are highlighted.

Key words: state, power, religion, society, Russian Orthodox Church.

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E.V. KUVSHINOVA PhD Student, Moscow State University, Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow, Russia

THE STATE-RELIGION ISSUE IN ISRAEL: FORECASTS ASSESSMENT OF THE DISAPPEARANCE OF CONSOCIATIONAL DEMOCRACY IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

The article seeks to determine the accuracy of predictions made by Israeli researchers regarding the disappearance of the consociational model in state ‒ religion relations, to be replaced by the emergence of a crisis model, which threatens the stability of Israeli democracy. Using a methodological tool based on the relative importance attached to this issue in the platforms of political parties, the position of the issue on the current agenda was tracked for several years and it was investigated whether this issue has become more prominent since the late 1990s as an indicator of the collapse of the consociational model. The findings revealed, that during the XXI century, the tension has not been rising, while the 2015 and 2020 elections show a dramatic decline in the issue’s positioning on the agenda, which refutes the researchers’ forecast.

Key words: Israel, consociational model, party platform, agenda, religion-state issue, relative importance, election campaign.

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M.A. FALALEEV Student of a bachelor's degree of the department of «Political Science», Vladivostok, Russia

N.A. SITDIKOVA Student of a bachelor's degree of the department of «Political Science», Vladivostok, Russia

E.E. NECHAY Academic Advisor, Candidate of Political Science, Assistant Professor, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia

POLITICAL ORIENTATIONS OF YOUTH OF PRIMORSKY KRAI IN THE CONTEXT OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. BASED ON A SOCIOLOGICAL SURVEY

The article presents a study of the political and value orientations of the youth of Primorsky Krai in the context of their perception of the amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, adopted by a nationwide vote on July 1, 2020. The purpose of this work is to identify and analyze the political orientations of young people regarding the proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation. During the work, the following tasks were identified: conducting a sociological survey, where the respondents were young people aged 18 to 35 years old, living in Primorsky Krai; study of the obtained empirical material; formulating the conclusions of scientific work. The authors of the work used such research methods as the sociological survey, structuring and systematization of empirical data, typology and analysis of the results. The study identified the main political orientations of young people in Primorye. The result of this study is the political orientations of the respondents do not correlate with those that were declared in the amendments to the Constitution. Moreover, the results of the sociological survey showed that the overwhelming majority of young people favored a different format of expression of will. Based on these data, the authors made conclusions according to which the values, formulated by the initiators of the amendments, did not fully correspond to the political orientations of the young generation. The scientific relevance and novelty of the article consists in the fact that it examines the content of the amendments to the Constitution in the context of the specifics of the perception of the selected age group through the prism of political and value orientations.

Key words: political orientations, value orientations, political perception of youth, political position, amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, Primorsky Krai, political processes, political activity of youth.

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A.I. BUDNIK Student of master's program, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia

T.V. GRIGORIEVA Student of master's program, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia

A.A. KAN Student of master's program, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia

THE INFLUENCE OF INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON THE STATE OF THE KURIL PROBLEM

The article examines one of the most pressing problems in the international arena today – the problem of territorial delimitation in the Kuril Islands, or, as the Japanese side calls it, the problem of the «northern territories» between Russia and Japan. The attempts of the parties to settle the disputed territories have been unsuccessful for a long time, since the parties cannot come to a consensus on the division of territories that would suit both parties. As a result of the solution of this territorial problem, global changes may occur not only in Russian-Japanese relations, but also significant adjustments in the international arena. At the same time, the behavior of the parties and their attitude to the perennial dispute is largely determined by the changing international environment, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region.

Key words: Kuril Islands, Russia, Japan, territorial disputes, factors of the international environment.

POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY, CULTURE AND IDEOLOGY

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D.Е. SLIZOVSKIY Doctor of sciences (history), Professor, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia

N.P. MEDVEDEV Doctor of sciences (political sciences), Professor, Moscow, Russia

V.A. ZHALNIN Post-graduate student at the Chair of political analysis and management, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia

WE INTERVIEWED 1,700 RUSSIAN AND FOREIGN STUDENTS. WHAT'S ON THEIR MINDS? IT’S UNBELIEVABLE! OR IS IT A REASON TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND FIND OUT

The aim of the research was to study the cognitive responses to a number of social and political issues of Russian and foreign students studying in the Russian Federation (Moscow). We tested ideas, feelings, moods, imagination, and reaction abilities in responses to non-standard questions that go far beyond the content of the formalized university system of education and training. The questions were related to those areas and subjects that are widely discussed in the media and find their way to the students’ minds, still weak, but ardent. Their answers are the reaction of the new generation of students to the circumstances and conditions of their involvement in the understanding of their future and present of the Russian Federation, their preferences in determining the best country in the world, attitudes to the politicians, leaders and institutions. The results of our research showed that 71.5% of the respondents from among the Russian students would like to move or possibly move to another country and only 20.5% would stay or would not move under any circumstances. There is also a significant difference between our data and data from other sources, both domestic and foreign, regarding answers to such questions as: what government or social institution of the Russian Federation do you trust more? Which President (head of state) do you trust more? Russian and foreign students answered the above and other questions. No matter how frightening these data are for the official world, no matter how damaging they may seem to Russia's reputation and image and no matter how critical and suspicious we may be of the survey results, we felt it necessary to carefully consider and analyze them. We suggest our own version of the analysis and explanation, debatable, in any case. The totality of the study results is the basis for the updates not of the relevant but of the conceptual nature of understanding, especially by the structures and social-political process participants engaged in the development of the youth policy, and for the analysis of the dynamic changes in the consciousness and behavior of today generation of youth and students.

Key words: what do Russian students think, whom do students trust more, what is the best country to live in.

POLITICAL CONFLICTOLOGY

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R.M. EMIROV Candidate of Sciences (political sciences), Moscow, Russia

AZERBAIJANI-ARMENIAN CONFLICTAND ITS CONSEQUENCES FOR RUSSIA

The article attempts to identify and analyze some, in the author's opinion, the most important causes and significant consequences of the Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict in September-November 2020. The main focus is on the role of the Russian Federation in the conclusion of a trilateral statement on the cessation of hostilities, signed by the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. After analyzing the reasons for the victory of Azerbaijan with the military and political support of Turkey and the defeat of Armenia, it is concluded that the Russian Federation had a serious gain, which had sacked Armenia from the complete loss of Karabakh and the Lachin corridor, and Azerbaijan from too strong "embrace" by R.T. Erdogan.

Key words: Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Turkey, West, Minsk group, Lachin corridor, war, conflict, victory, defeat, negotiations.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND WORLD POLITICS

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M.V. ANDREEV Doctor of Law, Professor of the Kazan Law Institute Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Kazan, Russia

R.R. TEMIRBULATOV PhD in Economics, Advisor to the Rector of the Kazan State Institute of Peace Culture, Kazan, Russia

PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF NATIONAL SECURITY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

This article is devoted to the study of the main challenges and threats to Russia's national security during the coronavirus pandemic, arising in various spheres of public life. Its purpose is to analyze promising directions for improving the process of ensuring the national security of Russia in a pandemic. The article concludes that close interaction of law enforcement agencies and local self-government bodies is of great importance in neutralizing emerging threats to national security. The effectiveness of the national security system depends on the coordinated work of its structural and functional elements, combined into a single coordinated mechanism. Each of the types of threats considered in the article requires an effective, differentiated and special response from law enforcement agencies, which necessitates a deep analysis and assessment of their actions; assessing the readiness of forces and means to act in a rapidly changing situation. The process of getting out of the economic crisis, overcoming the negative consequences of the pandemic may take a long time, and some of the social transformations caused by it will turn out to be irreversible. In the new reality, such problems of ensuring national security as the success of restoring the state economy, maintaining a decent standard of living for citizens, and preventing acute social conflicts come to the fore. Increasing the efficiency of state regulation and the coherence of the work of government structures will make it possible to neutralize the negative consequences of the pandemic in the interests of the entire Russian society.

Key words: challenges and threats to Russia's national security, national security, National security strategy, epidemic, COVID-19, society.

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I.А. KOPYLOV Candidate of Sciences (political sciences), Associate Professor, Chair of politology, Military University of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

Е.S. USHAKOV Doctor of Sciences (philosophy), Professor at the Chair of politology, Military University of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

POLITICAL MARKETING AS AN INTEGRAL ATTRIBUTE OF POLITICAL ACTIVITY

The article examines the current aspects of political marketing as one of the political technologies that has become an organic part of the modern political process and an integral element of political reality. It focuses on its essential features and tasks, as well as its strategy in today election campaigns.

Key words: political marketing, politics, political activity, management, political product, political campaign.

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D.D. MAKSIMOVA Candidate of Political Sciences, senior researcher of the Department of Canada of the Institute for US and Canadian studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Associate Professor of the Institute of Modern Languages and International studies of the North-Eastern Federal University, Acting deputy Executive Director of the Northern Forum, Moscow, Russia

LASSERRE FRÉDÉRIC Ph.D., Professor, Department of Geography, Laval University, Director of the Quebec Council for Geopolitical Research, Quebec, Canada

ARCTIC COUNCIL AND THE RUSSIAN-CANADIAN COOPERATION

The subject of the research is Russian-Canadian relations within the framework of the Arctic Council, the creation of which in 1996 became possible thanks to the international cooperation in the region that began in the late 1980s. Moreover, the initiative to start international cooperation in the Arctic region was shown both by the USSR during M. Gorbachev's speech in Murmansk in 1987, and by Canada, when Prime Minister B. Mulroney, during his visit to Leningrad, proposed to create the Arctic Council, which united all eight circumpolar states and six organizations of the indigenous peoples of the North.

The main conclusions of the study are possible areas of cooperation between Russia and Canada in the Arctic, which the countries could use during Russia's chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021-2023. The most promising areas may be education and science, projects on the issues of the indigenous peoples of the North. Both countries will need to seize opportunities for cooperation, both within the Arctic Council and at the bilateral level. It is worth paying attention to the activities of the Arctic Economic Council, which was initiated in 2013 under the Canadian chairmanship in the Arctic Council.

Key words: North, Arctic, international cooperation, Arctic Council, Russian-Canadian cooperation, Canada, Russia, Northern Forum, indigenous people, Arctic Economic Council.

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N.V. SARSEMBAEV Postgraduate student of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, chief specialist of the state institution «Department of Religious Affairs of the Karaganda region», Karaganda, Republic of Kazakhstan

REGIONAL ASPECTS OF THE SYRIAN CONFLICT

The article examines the economic, ideological and political aspects of the Syrian conflict. When considering these issues, an analysis was made of the economic aspects of the Syrian conflict related to the competition of projects for future transit routes of energy resources: Qatar and the KSA, on the one hand, and the "Four Seas" project of Syria, on the other. The ideological aspects of the informational influence of the Al-Jazeera channel in the coverage of the events of the Arab Spring and the Syrian conflict are considered. The analysis of the internal political imperatives of Turkey and the strategic interests of Iran, which influenced the implemented initiatives during the development of the Syrian conflict, is carried out. In addition, the article examines Israel's interests related to the need to prevent security threats.

Key words: Regional relations, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Israel, Syrian conflict, Arab Spring, Near East.

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D.D. MAKSIMOVA Candidate of Political Sciences, senior researcher of the Department of Canada of the Institute for US and Canadian studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Associate Professor of the Institute of Modern Languages and International studies of the North-Eastern Federal University, Acting deputy Executive Director of the Northern Forum, Moscow, Russia

THE EXPERIENCE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF QUEBEC: POSSIBLE USE IN THE ARCTIC ZONE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

In the late 1980s, the concept of sustainable development appeared to prevent the depletion of natural resources, degradation of life and social forms of its organization on our planet. And in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro at the UN conference the concept of "sustainable development" was born as a specific term, in which economic growth and an increase in living standards should take place, and the impact on the environment should remain within the economic capacity of the biosphere so that the natural basis of human functioning is not destroyed. In 2015, the UN identified 17 sustainable development goals as the basis for human development, which affect the economic, social and environmental spheres of human life on our planet. The relevance of the topic of sustainable development is due to the peculiarities of socio-economic processes in the countries of the Arctic region, the development strategies of which declare the concept of sustainable development as a basis. The northern regions of the world are also adopting their sustainable development programs. In Russia’s particular interest are the regions of Canada, which conditions for the development of the territories in terms of their climatic and resource indicators are comparable to Russian realities. Currently, among such regions of Canada, the province of Quebec can be noted, in which in 2011 the provincial government has announced the implementation of a unique development plan for the northern territories called the "Northern Plan". This article will attempt to review the main areas of the Northern Plan of the Canadian province of Quebec. Quebec's experience in implementing sustainable development goals in the High North can be useful for the northern regions of the world.

Key words: Canada, Quebec, North, Arctic, sustainable development, Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.

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A.S. ZHOLMANOV Graduate student of Department political science and political management, Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

S.S. FOMENKO PhD in Political sciences, associate professor Department of philosophy, social sciences and journalism, Bunin Yelets State University, Yelets, Russia

T.A. GUSARSKAYA Senior Lecturer, Department of Policy Analysis and Management, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN INSTITUTIONALIZING THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION OF OFFICIALS: TO THE HISTORY OF THE ISSUE

The study focuses on the development of the practice of international cooperation of states in the field of combating corruption. The authors consider the process of establishing the institution of international legal regulation against corruption under the auspices of global and regional international organizations and interstate unions. The chronology of the adoption of a number of international anti-corruption documents is given, their significant features are distinguished. Anti-corruption among officials is considered in conjunction with the identification of proceeds of crime. This approach provides an overview of international organizations of global and regional format, including in the Commonwealth of Independent States. The peculiarities of ratification of international instruments within the framework of national legislation make it necessary to develop at the international level not uniform legal norms, but a unified system for assessing the anti-corruption policy implemented by the state.

Key words: anti-corruption policy, corruption, officials, international organizations, institutions of state power.

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E.A. KUTOVAJA Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Political Science of the East of the Institute of Asia and Africa, Moscow State University Lomonosov, Moscow, Russia

TOWARDS THE OUTCOME OF THE ASEAN SUMMIT IN HANOI IN 2020

The article is devoted to the results of ASEAN summit 2020 held on-line in Hanoi. The ASEAN members (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanma, Philippines, Thailand, Brunei) agreed that the most serious problem nowadays is the struggle against the pandemia COVID-19. Some steps agreed by ASEAN countries should be of help in this direction. The most prominent event of the summit is the signing the agreement of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by 15 states of Asia Pacific Region.

Key words: ASEAN, summit, coronavirus pandemic, RCEP, Asia-Pacific region.

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P.A. ANTONOV Post-graduate student of the Department of Political Science of the East of IAAS of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

I.A. ROMANOVA Ph.D.(history), associate Professor of the Department of Political Science of the East of IAAS of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

THE POLITICAL ELITE OF MODERN JAPAN: FORMATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE MECHANISMS OF POWER

This article is devoted to the study of the place and role of the elite, in particular, the political elite, in the power system of modern Japan. The article presents the main theoretical approaches and scientific concepts used by Japanese and foreign political scientists to study the processes of formation and functioning of the elite in Japan. The article describes the key selection criteria for the country's political elite. Thus, the article presents an analysis of the process of involvement of the political elite in the mechanisms of power in modern Japan.

Key words: Japan, Elite, Political Elite, Bureaucracy, Financial and Industrial Circles, "the Iron Ttriangle", Liberal Democratic Party, the Mechanisms of Power.

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МАNSUR DARIYA NUMAN Senior Lecturer at the Chair of foreign languages, Faculty of humanities and social sciences, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia

INTERACTION BETWEEN THE EU AND THE EAEU ON MIGRATION POLICY

The article is devoted to the issue of the migration policy of the EU countries and their interaction with the EAEU countries. This problem is relevant today, when the mobility of the population has increased significantly. In the twenty-first century, migration processes have acquired a large-scale character within the borders of the European Union, and the topic of migration and its regulation have acquired the primary interest, especially after the migration crisis of 2015. Countries need to unite to make common political decisions, coordinate migration flows and prevent an increase in the number of illegal migrants.

Key words: EU, EAEU, migration policy, migration.

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А.D. AFONIN Рost-graduate student at the Chair of political science and political philosophy, Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of RF, Moscow, Russia

THE POLICY OF EU COUNTRIES WITH REGARD TO THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN (ENERGY ASPECT)

The article is devoted to the consideration of the policy of the EU countries towards the Republic of Azerbaijan through the prism of energy cooperation. The analysis made it possible to come to the conclusion that interaction in this area between the EU and Azerbaijan is carried out in two key areas: ensuring the energy security of the EU member states; ensuring the internal energy security of Azerbaijan. Special attention is paid to the cooperation of Azerbaijan with individual EU countries, and a special emphasis is placed on the environmental requirements of the energy policy of Europe.

Key words: energy, cooperation, Azerbaijan, EU, gas.

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M.I. AMANOVA Graduate student, URFU named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Yekaterinburg, Russia

CASPIAN ISSUES IN THE CONTEXT OF BILATERAL COOPERATION BETWEEN KAZAKHSTAN AND AZERBAIJAN

The article is devoted to the analysis of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan on the Caspian issue, including issues of determining the status of the Caspian sea, regional security, subsurface use and transportation of energy resources. The article examines the history of mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan in the Caspian region, the foreign policy strategies of both countries, as well as the role of TRANS-Caspian projects in establishing a strategic partnership. Based on a comparative analysis of the positions of the Caspian States, the ratio of the positions of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, and the study of the legal framework of bilateral cooperation, the article attempts to identify the advantages and disadvantages of interaction, and build prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the Caspian region. The article focuses on determining the role of TRANS-Caspian projects in expanding bilateral relations, as well as in realizing the national interests of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan in the Caspian region.

Key words: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, national interests, the Caspian region, the status of the Caspian sea, strategic partnership, transportation of energy resources.

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A.I. CHERPAKOVA Post-graduate student, Faculty of Political Science, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

FRANCE'S POSITION AND INFLUENCE IN THE EU’S INTEGRATION INSTITUTES

The article is dedicated to the analysis of French role in the European Parliament, European Commission, the EU Council over the past 20 years. The article considers the main factors shaping France’s changing role and place in the European Union institutions. In the scope of the article the particular attention is given to the analysis of French representation in the European Parliament. The results of the research demonstrate that despite the French government active foreign policy towards the EU the state’s influence in the European institutions has been diminishing, Germany plays a considerable role in the EU’s legislative and administrative processes.

Key words: France, European Union, influence, representation, European Parliament, European Commission, EU Council.

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U.S. SAVELEVA Russian politics department, faculty of political science, PhD student, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

THE IMAGE OF THE FUTURE AS THE RUSSIAN SOCIETY CONSOLIDATION FACTOR

The article is devoted to the formation of the image of the future in Russia and the determination of the features of the influence of this image on social consolidation. The features of the formation of civil unity in Russia are investigated in the paper. The presented material allows us to conclude that the image of the future is the most important factor in the consolidation of Russian society.

Key words: image of the future, consolidation of Russian society, Russian nation, Russian identity.

STUDENT SCIENCE

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M.V. SAVELEVA Master of International Relations, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

TERRITORIAL DISPUTE OF GIBRALTAR: POSITION OF POLITICAL PARTIES AND SCENARIOS

The territorial dispute over Gibraltar has caused tensions in relations between Great Britain and Spain for several centuries. Gibraltar is a British overseas territory and strategically important object in international relations. Despite the decline of tensions brought about by the Gibraltar Tripartite Dialogue Forum, the Gibraltar issue has again become a burning one after the UK's withdrawal from the European Union was launched. It was then that Spain, which does not recognize Great Britain's sovereignty over the Rock and seeks to regain the lost territory, began to force the problem of Gibraltar, which became an obstacle to Brexit. The article analyses the position of the main political parties of Gibraltar regarding territorial dispute in the context of Brexit. The position of the European Union and the attitude of the Spanish to the territorial dispute are also revealed. Historical, comparative, sociological and forecasting methods were used. The author came to the conclusion that in the 21st century it is impossible to consider modern Spanish-British relations in the context of the Gibraltar issue without taking into account the position of Gibraltar itself. Nowadays Gibraltar should act as an equal negotiator in Spanish-British relations. This is why the Gibraltar Parliament considers a return to the Trilateral Forum to be the best solution for building future relations between Spain, the UK and Gibraltar after Brexit.

Key words: territorial dispute, Gibraltar, Brexit, disputed territory, Spain–United Kingdom relations.

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M.M. SHAMUGIYA Master of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Moscow, Russia

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP. USA AND CHINA

The current stage of global development is characterized by an increase in crisis phenomena. Conflicts, local wars, international terrorism and the aggravation of global problems raise the question of the future of our civilization: the vectors of its development remain uncertain.

Key words: международное лидерство, внешняя политика, глобальная повестка дня, военная сила.

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Academic journal “Political Science Issues”. Volume 10, Issue 11 (63), 2020.

CONTENTS

THEORY, PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY OF POLITICS

Astvatsaturova M.A. "North-Caucasian Imaginary" in the Social Essential and Functional Ethics of Political Governance

Grudina T.N. Constants of S. L. Frank's Religious and Political Teaching: Social and Philosophical Analysis

POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS, PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Nazarov A.D., Nazarova E.A. Features of Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Field of Civil Aviation: Political and Legal Aspects

Pronchev G.B., Mikhailov A.P. Approaches to Studying and Modeling Clans as a Factor of a Political System

Brodskaya N.P. Artificial Intelligence: Attempts to Apply in Social Space and Problems of Adaptation

Galieva S.I., Galieva G.M. Assessment of the Efficiency of the Institutional System for the Implementation of State Policy for the Prevention of Crime and Measures for its Improvement

Amiantova I.S. Factors of Success of the «New People» Party During the 2020 Regional Elections in Russia

Maystat M.A. The Endogenous Period in the Development of Russian Multiparty System (1991-1999): «Aperitivny Syndrome»

Vu Thi Huong. Primaries as a PR Tool for Mobilizing Citizens in the Framework of the Electoral Process

Yefremov D.I. The Russian Agenda in the Discourse of the Ukrainian Political Elite: an Example of the 2010-2019 Presidential Campaigns

Avetisyan A.S. The System of Corporate Political Management in the General Cycle of Making and Implementing Decisions

Golofast A.V. Political Processes of the Digital Age: Interdisciplinary Synthesis

Ilin I.S. The Interaction Between the State Authorities of the Russian Federation and the Russian Orthodox Church in the Context of the Complicating Epidemiological Situation in the World

Zvereva M.V., Novikova A.V., Popov S.I. Problems of State Regulation of Socio-Economic Development and Management in the Moscow Agglomeration. Way of Solution

Makhramov U.Sh. Communication Tactics and Society Justice Strategy

Agurova A.A., Tikhonova A.V. Analysis of the Activity of Political Parties on the Platform of Social Networks in the Context of the Pre-Election Campaign of 2021

POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY, CULTURE AND IDEOLOGY

Sabirova N.S. Civil Society as an Aspect of Modern Political Culture in Russia

Zubova O.G. Peculiarities of the Value Structure of Youth in Modern Russian Society

Imomov E.I. Spiritual Environment: Content, Aspects and Bases of Formation

POLITICAL CONFLICTOLOGY

Zaznaev O.I., Sidorov V.V. Relationship Between Forms of Government and Ethnic Conflicts: Statistical Analysis

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND WORLD POLITICS

Мagadiev M.F. Sanctions Policy of the World's Leading Countries Against the Russian Federation: Threats and Main Areas of Counteraction

Shalygina N.V., Snezhkova I.A. Youth as a Promising Resource for Russian-Belarusian Integration

Ravochkin N.N. Analysis of the Reasons for Unsuccessful Borrowing of Best Policy and Legal Institutional Experience Countries of Africa and Latin America

Aniskevich N.S. Chile and the Pacific Alliance: New Vectors of Interaction

Zubov V.V., Rodionova M.E., Ulyanov D.V. Prospects for Russian American Relations in the Context of the Policy Pursued by the President Trump Administration and its Impact on the Transformation of the American Market

Danyuk N.S., Senokop Ya.S. «Color Revolutions» as a Hybrid Technology tool in Foreign Policy

Каpitonov A.A. Changing the Development Paradigm: Environmental Factors in the Past, Present and Future

Sarsembaev N.V. Evolution of the Syrian Conflict: from Demands for Democratic Transformation to Religiously Motivated Terror

Gomelauri A.S. On the Question of Perception of the Phenomenon of “Soft Power” in the Context of Russian Foreign Policy

Luo Lingyan. The Phenomenon of Global Leadership in World Politics

Shoimov A. The Main Directions of the Policy of Interaction between Civil Society and the State at the New Stage of National Development of Uzbekistan

Yudin N.O. Cultural Policy of Gazprom: Domestic and Foreign Policy Aspects

Nikushkin A.B. Features of E-Participationin the Pirate Party Germany

Semibokov D.A. Actual Issues of Stability Political Systems of Unrecognized States

STUDENT SCIENCE

Pekpaeva M.A. Information Society: Modern Realities and Development Problems

Grishin V.O. Development of Railway Passenger Transport in the Moscow Region: Problems and Prospects of Social and Political Design

CONFERENCES

Zhigulskaya D.V. “Ethno-Sociocultural Processes in the Countries of Asia and Africa: the Problem of Identity" – Online International Applied Research Conference for Young Scholars

Our authors № 11-2020

THEORY, PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY OF POLITICS

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M.A. ASTVATSATUROVA Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor, Director of Scientific Educational Center for Political and Ethnopolitical Research, Pyatigorsk State University, Pyatigorsk, Russia

"NORTH-CAUCASIAN IMAGINARY" IN THE SOCIAL ESSENTIAL AND FUNCTIONAL ETHICS OF POLITICAL GOVERNANCE

The article is devoted to the content, doctrine and technologies of political governance in the context of modern global risks and challenges that significantly affect the Russian state and Russian society. In the staging plan, the principle of sociality is being developed as the core of the essential-functional ethics of political governance, taking into account the needs of citizens in humanistic and humanitarian patronage from the state. The author emphasizes the need for doctrinal and technological ethno-cultural organics of the social, essential-functional ethics of political governance in relation to the problems and contradictions of the communities of the North Caucasian Federal District, taking into account the "North Caucasian imaginary" and offers some recommendations.

Key words: modern Russian political process, social, essential and functional ethics of political governance, active synergetics of power, passive synergetics of society, President of the Russian Federation, doctrinal and technological ethnocultural organic matter, "North Caucasian imaginary", conservative-modernization co-evolution of the North Caucasian community, political and administrative discourse of elites.

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T.N. GRUDINA PhD. of Sociology, Faculty of Sociology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

CONSTANTS OF S. L. FRANK'S RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL TEACHING: SOCIAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS

This article analyzes the theoretical aspects of the religious and political teachings of S.L. Frank, highlights the main constants of his social philosophy, examines more specifically the philosophy of religion and politics, the idea of natural law, conciliarity, etc. To the fundamental normative principles of social life in general, and political in particular, Frank attributed "the beginning of service, solidarity and freedom." Special attention is paid to their consideration. The characteristic of the phenomenon of "conciliarity" is presented in detail in the form in which the thinker interpreted it: through the prism of religious life, "common destiny", as well as "the unity of marriage and family relations." The questions about the relationship of morality with politics in line with Christian anthropology, religiosity as the basis of social unity are considered.

Key words: S.L. Frank, philosophy of religion, law, freedom, conciliarity, politics, spiritual life, religious concept, service, morality.

POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS, PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES

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А.D. NAZAROV Professor, Doctor of Sciences (history), Moscow Aviation Institute, Deputy head of the Chair for research, Moscow, Russia

Е.А. NAZAROVA Doctor of Sciences (sociology), Professor at the Chair of sociology, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow, Russia

FEATURES OF INTEGRATION OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES IN THE FIELD OF CIVIL AVIATION: POLITICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS

The article analyzes the origins and stages of development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which in recent decades have significantly evolved from the sphere of military use to an independent and promising branch of civil aviation. It is noted that the results achieved in their production are largely due to a wide range of areas in which drones replace traditional aviation in a number of positions due to their relative cheapness of manufacturing and operation. At the same time, experts agree that the emergence of new and original technological solutions in their production often outstrips the efforts of lawmakers, leading to further changes in the political and legal conditions for the use of UAVs, which in the next decade will become equal to the manned aircraft.

Key words: unmanned aerial vehicles, areas of application of civil UAVs, Arctic space, legislative regulation.

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G.B. PRONCHEV Candidate of Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor; Associate Professor of the Department of Sociological Research Methodology at the Faculty of Sociology of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

A.P. MIKHAILOV Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Professor, Chief Researcher at Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

APPROACHES TO STUDYING AND MODELING CLANS AS A FACTOR OF A POLITICAL SYSTEM

This work is devoted to identifying common and specific features of the emergence and functioning of political clans in various countries of the world. The authors confirm the findings of some researchers that the political clan is a kind of informal political actors of the closed type, formed on the basis of personal loyalty to the leader and common material interests of members of the Association. Clannishness is not conditioned by a particular socio-political regime or economic model. However, the structure of clans is determined by the level of economic development and existing socio-political institutions. The primitive organization of the economy and the lack of developed socio-political institutions cause the archaization of clans, their transformation into associations of blood relatives up to a partial return to tribal relations. In particular, regional clans are characterized by a high level of identity of the model of their organization, which is manifested in the dynastic scheme of inheritance of power and a direct relationship between the hierarchical position of a member of the organization and the degree of his blood relationship with the leader.

Key words: political clan, socio-political system, mathematical modeling, Brazil, Kazakhstan, China, USA, Philippines, Japan.

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N.P. BRODSKAYA Cand. Of Science (Politics), Senior Researcher, Institute of World Economy and International Relations Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: ATTEMPTS TO APPLY IN SOCIAL SPACE AND PROBLEMS OF ADAPTATION

The research is about a fundamentally new phenomenon of the modern world – artificial intelligence. The article discusses the current problems of using AI technologies in the modern social space and the possible risks of its adaptation to the realities of the modern world. The main ways of using AI for organizing social processes are analyzed on the basis of the practical functioning of social control systems in China (Social Credit System) and the use of new technologies during a global pandemic. The thesis about the relevance of political, legislative and ethical regulation of the problems of interference of AI technologies, including in private life, is substantiated.

Key words: artificial intelligence, AI technologies, Social Credit System, “cyber-confucianism”, digital dictatorship, personal data.

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S.I. GALIEVA Associate Professor at the Chair of law, Kazan National Research Technological University, Kazan, Russia

G.М. GALIEVA Senior Lecturer at the Chair of law, Kazan National Research Technological University, Kazan, Russia

ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE POLICY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND MEASURES FOR ITS IMPROVEMENT

The article proposes criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the institutional system for the implementation of state policy on crime prevention on the basis of which this system is assessed. Based on the insufficient efficiency of the system for implementing state policy on crime prevention, the author proposes specific measures to improve the situation in the area under consideration.

Key words: state policy, crime prevention, institutional system, efficiency assessment, efficiency criteria, improvement of crime prevention.

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I.S. AMIANTOVA PhD in Political Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Political Analysis and Management, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia

FACTORS OF SUCCESS OF THE «NEW PEOPLE» PARTY DURING THE 2020 REGIONAL ELECTIONS IN RUSSIA

The triumphant success of the New People party in the regional elections on September 13, 2020 makes the question of the reasons for supporting such a young player in the political arena urgent. The “new people” managed not only to outstrip the relatively recently formed political associations, but also to compete with those parties that have been part of the State Duma for several decades. In a number of regions, in particular, in Novosibirsk, Ryazan, Kostroma and Kaluga, “New People” managed to achieve a significant advantage over the parties “For Truth” and “Green Alternative”. This allowed the leader of the young political association A. Nechaev to speak with confidence about the need for the party to participate in the upcoming elections in 2021.

In this article, on the basis of a comparative analysis, the most significant factors that influenced the success of the «New People» party in the elections were identified September 13, 2020 The author analyzes the role of these factors, ranging from a well-developed text of the political program of the party, addressed to various categories of citizens, and ending with the appearance of candidates, close to the appearance of ordinary citizens. Based on the results of the study, an important conclusion is drawn that the «New People» party has succeeded in fulfilling the population's request for renewing the composition of the State Duma and changing the political course.

Key words: regional elections, political parties, «New People», factors of political success, elections on September 13, 2020.

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M.A. MAYSTAT Ph.D. (Candidate of Political Sciences), Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science of Institute of History and Policy of Moscow State Pedagogical University, Moscow, Russia

THE ENDOGENOUS PERIOD IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RUSSIAN MULTIPARTY SYSTEM (1991-1999): «APERITIVNY SYNDROME»

The article is devoted to the study of endogenous factors of multiparty development in Russia after the collapse of the USSR. The author analyzes the conditions for the emergence of a neo-feudal corporate-oligarchic system against the background of the moral weakness and ochlocratic nature of Russian political elites.

Key words: party building, endogenous factors, political parties, Russian Federation.

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VU THI HUONG Postgraduate Tula State University, Tula, Russia

PRIMARIES AS A PR TOOL FOR MOBILIZING CITIZENS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE ELECTORAL PROCESS

In conditions of low turnout, the process of political mobilization is of particular importance. In modern society, political mobilization is carried out by various technologies, mainly mediated, involving a manipulative effect on mass groups. Mobilization technologies are a purposeful, systemically organized activity to organize, coordinate and consolidate the public to achieve specific political goals, carried out mainly through PR, mass media and social networks, designed to achieve a quick and maximum effect with given resources. The main feature of mobilization technologies is their focus on the future. A prerequisite is that the mobilized have a rational calculation, convincingly proving that the losses are significantly less than the gains and ideology that makes rational arguments already insignificant. The purpose of mobilization technologies is to induce the population to take action or inaction. At the same time, they can have both a constructive character, that is, harmonize relations between the authorities and society, and a destructive one, introducing discord into social and political relations.

Key words: candidate, elections, primaries, mobilization of citizens, mobilization technologies, election campaign, political party, preliminary voting.

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D.I. YEFREMOV Post-graduate student at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

THE RUSSIAN AGENDA IN THE DISCOURSE OF THE UKRAINIAN POLITICAL ELITE: AN EXAMPLE OF THE 2010-2019 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS

Systematization of accents of the Ukrainian elitist discourse within the framework of three electoral campaigns (2010-2014-2019), excluding parliamentary and local elections. Discourse analysis of programs and strategic postulates of leading actors from the elite and counter-elite of Ukraine, including arguments and counter-arguments. Revealing contradictions between public discourse, on the one hand, and realities in the transforming international politics. Analysis of the process of adaptation of public discourse by the leading actors of the Ukrainian establishment under the influence of the international situation. Revealing and formulating tendencies regarding the correction of the elitist discourse in the Ukrainian political elite on the Russian agenda.

Key words: Ukrainian Elite, «Party of Regions», «Bat’kyvshina» («Fatherland»), Yulia Timoshenko block, «Nasha Ukrayna» (Our Ukraine).

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A.S. AVETISYAN PhD student, Political Science Department, Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Moscow, Russia

THE SYSTEM OF CORPORATE POLITICAL MANAGEMENT IN THE GENERAL CYCLE OF MAKING AND IMPLEMENTING DECISIONS

The article is devoted to the study of topical issues of corporate governance in the process of transnational lobbying. The topic of the article is relevant, including taking into account the fact that a large number of TNCs can participate in the process of transnational lobbying. The conclusions presented in the article can be used in scientific activities.

Key words: political management, corporate political activity, strategic decision, political decision, lobbying.

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A.V. GOLOFAST Research assistant, Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

POLITICAL PROCESSES OF THE DIGITAL AGE: INTERDISCIPLINARY SYNTHESIS

Relevance. World development proceeds on the verge of chaos – the tendency that is facilitated by the high coherence of political systems (probability of cascade effects) and the sensitivity of political processes to initial conditions (“butterfly effect”). Political processes are mediated by digital technologies that affect the stability of the order parameters of socio-political systems, as well as direction and speed of changes. In these conditions, interdisciplinary research is relevant, allowing to invite representatives of different research fields to dialogue for theoretical and practical recommendations on how to increase the resilience of political entities to shocks of various origins.

The aim of the study is to analyze the patterns of political development in the digital age. The following tasks are highlighted: to provide an overview of philosophical reflections as a basis for the current development stage of political structures; to elaborate terms conceptualizing political participation and political relations.

The work uses the method of interdisciplinary synthesis, which makes it possible to conduct research at the intersection of philosophy, political science and synergetics.

Results. Digital age affects the dynamics of authority delegation in hierarchical systems, significantly accelerating their homeostasis and challenging order parameters operating in such systems. As to horizontal ties, the digital age creates opportunities for unification based on the principle of interest in common good. At the state level, digital technologies can be used as a means of control and deterrence.

Conclusion. In the context of uncertainty, it is necessary to turn to philosophy as an analytical tool for deconstructing complex reality. The transition to the metalevel can be constructive for political sciences, since it opens them up for dialogue with related scientific areas. In the process of such interaction, there emerge “trading zones” (Galison), in which applied new knowledge is produced.

Key words: authority delegation, digital age, Internet, philosophy of politics, political morphogenesis, political participation, political system.

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I.S. ILIN Graduate student, Department of the history of social movements and political parties, Moscow State University M.V. Lomonosov, Moscow, Russia

THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE STATE AUTHORITIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COMPLICATING EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION IN THE WORLD

The article examines the interaction of government bodies of the Russian Federation with the Russian Orthodox Church in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some examples of this interaction are given, the possible consequences of these relations are indicated, which can have a significant impact on the further development of state-church relations in the Russian Federation and directly affect the internal policy pursued in the country. When preparing the article, for a more objective analysis of the events, a wide source base was used, the opinions of individual experts and specialists on the issue of state-church relations in the Russian Federation are cited, excerpts from official documents are cited.

Key words: Russian Orthodox Church, Soviet state, Red Easter, Christmas, Voronezh, OGPU, RKSM, RCP (b), Union of the warring atheists, religion, Orthodoxy, anti-religious activities, state religious policy.

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M.V. ZVEREVA Undergraduate of the Department of State and Municipal Administration, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia

A.V. NOVIKOVA The assistant of part-time education, Economist, Laboratory of Sociological and Focus Group Research, Department of Sociology, (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia

S.I. POPOV Ph.D. in Political Science, Associate Professor, Department of Policy Analysis and Management, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia

PROBLEMS OF STATE REGULATION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN THE MOSCOW AGGLOMERATION. WAY OF SOLUTION

The article describes the author's criteria for systematization of agglomerations in the Russian Federation, considers the current state of the monocentric Moscow agglomeration. The most important problems of its development, both from the point of view of public administration and political nature, are highlighted, and ways to solve them are proposed.

Key words: urban agglomeration, agglomeration processes, socio-economic development.

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U.Sh. MAKHRAMOV Applicant for the National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan

COMMUNICATION TACTICS AND SOCIETY JUSTICE STRATEGY

This article scientifically and theoretically examines the views on communication strategy and management tactics, fair management. And also, the essence and significance of the creative strategy of fair management is revealed.

Key words: social justice, social management, management tactics, new generation, Internet communication, communication strategy.

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A.A. AGUROVA Student, faculty of social and political Sciences, Department of social and political theories, P.G. Demidov YarSU, Yaroslavl, Russia

A.V. TIKHONOVA Student, faculty of social and political Sciences, Department of social and political theories, Р.G. Demidov YarSU, Yaroslavl, Russia

ANALYSIS OF THE ACTIVITY OF POLITICAL PARTIES ON THE PLATFORM OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PRE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN OF 2021

The article examines the main possibilities of using social networks in the context of the election campaign of such a political institution as a political party. The authors also conducted a study on the activity of political institutions in the online environment. Using such methods of political analysis as Event Analysis and Case-study, the authors came to the conclusion that the main means of displaying activity is like, and also formulated a hypothesis regarding the future use of these digital platforms in political communication.

Key words: social networks, communication, political parties, analytics, Internet, content, political campaign.

POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY, CULTURE AND IDEOLOGY

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N.S. SABIROVA Candidate of political sciences, Moscow State Regional University, Mytishchi, Moscow Region, Russia

CIVIL SOCIETY AS AN ASPECT OF MODERN POLITICAL CULTURE IN RUSSIA

The article examines the development of civil society in modern Russia not only from the point of view of the problem of its formation, but also substantiates that civil society is an indicator of the country's political culture. The author also notes that political culture by its nature can exist in any political regime, while civil society, on the contrary, depends on it. Its fullness is revealed only under a democratic regime; in the rest, only its partial elements are possible. The prospects for the development of civil society in Russia are largely dependent on the state. Although from a historical point of view, civil society is manifested from below by the people, and not from above by the authorities. The specificity of its manifestation and development in Russia can be taken as a necessary component of the idea of building a legal state. Despite the existing problems within the state, which became most obvious in connection with the pandemic, civil society in Russia, as the author emphasizes, is no longer a ripe sprout, but a ramified manifestation of the growing interest of citizens in protecting their personal interests, which is expressed by an increase in the number of public organizations. Thus, a positive dynamics of assimilation of the political culture of a democratic country emerges, since civil society is undoubtedly one of the components of its structure.

Key words: civil society, political culture, rule of law, democracy, political regime, legal system, public organizations, political participation, traditions, corruption.

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O.G. ZUBOVA Candidate of Political Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Sociological Research Methodology at the Faculty of Sociology of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

PECULIARITIES OF THE VALUE STRUCTURE OF YOUTH IN MODERN RUSSIAN SOCIETY

The article analyzes the structure of values of young people in Russia and compares it with other population groups based on data from the all-Russian sociological study conducted in the spring of 2019 in 22 regions of the Russian Federation. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research is a generalized approach to measuring the values of Rokich and Schwartz. The concept of political culture proposed by R. Inglehart is used to describe the type of society with which a certain structure of values correlates. He distinguishes between "materialists" and "post-materialists" depending on their value orientations. Russian society has remained mostly "materialistic" in its type, but belonging to different generations is an important factor in value changes. Young people still have traditional values that are characteristic of "materialists", related to the importance of family, material prosperity, and security. At the same time, «post-materialistic» values appear in the overall structure: the desire for comfort, creativity, and freedom.

Key words: values, value orientations, youth, modernization process, modern Russian society.

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E.I. IMOMOV lecturer of Karshi State University Karshi, Republic of Uzbekistan

SPIRITUAL ENVIRONMENT: CONTENT, ASPECTS AND BASES OF FORMATION

In the article, the author reflects on the content and main aspects of the spiritual and psychological climate in the team. Its external and internal factors of formation are analyzed. According to the author, economic, social, political, spiritual and cultural changes in society have a significant impact on the spiritual and psychological climate in the team. The article also reveals the dialectical interconnection of the spiritual and psychological climate in a team with its economic, spiritual, psychological, political and cultural functions. The author claims that by improving these functions it is possible to achieve a healthier spiritual and psychological climate in society.

Key words: spiritual and psychological climate, collective, economic, social, political, spiritual and cultural changes, society, functions of society.

POLITICAL CONFLICTOLOGY

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O.I. ZAZNAEV Juris Doctor, professor, Head of Department of Pollical Science, Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia

V.V. SIDOROV Ph.D. in Political Science, Associated professor of Department of Pollical Science, Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FORMS OF GOVERNMENT AND ETHNIC CONFLICTS: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Ethnic conflicts are a topical subject of research for the political science. Modern political scientists are looking for an answer to the question of how to avoid and mitigate ethnic conflicts. Within the framework of the neo-institutional approach, this issue is narrowed down to the search for the optimal institutional structure that prevents and mitigates ethnic conflicts. The purpose of our research was to find out the degree of relationship between the form of government and ethnic conflicts. To do this, we conducted a statistical analysis using databases on forms of government, ethnic conflicts, and political regimes. The results of the analysis showed that in non-democratic countries, the form of government does not affect the intensity of ethnic conflictsв. At the same time, in the group of democratic countries, we can talk about a weak correlation between these two variables. Further research on the impact of political institutions on ethnic conflicts should use a broader time horizon for analysis and focus on a larger number of cases.

Key words: ethnic conflict, form of government, presidential system, parliamentary system, political institution, conflict management, conflict resolution.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND WORLD POLITICS

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М.F. МAGADIEV Candidate of Sciences (sociology), Associate Professor at the Chair of state administration in foreign policy activities, Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Moscow, Russia

SANCTIONS POLICY OF THE WORLD'S LEADING COUNTRIES AGAINST THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION: THREATS AND MAIN AREAS OF COUNTERACTION

The article is devoted to the study of the essence and structure of the modern sanctions policy of the leading countries of the world in relation to the Russian Federation, including through the prism of threats and the main directions of counteraction. The problem of sanctions and counter-sanctions as a political tool used by the United States, the European Union and Russia in the period from 2013 to the present time is considered by the author through the prism of social conflictology. The author proves the thesis that the restrictive measures taken by the leading countries of the world in 2020 lose the protective and regulatory functions originally laid down in the notion of sanctions. The priority functions of the sanctions today are creation and/or expansion of conflicts (sanctions result in a conflict and (or) act as a source or catalyst of a conflict). This, according to the author, may cause increased geopolitical tensions and, as a result, threaten the sovereignty of countries that are survive in the international “ecosystem of sanctions.”

Key words: policy of sanctions, anti-Russian sanctions, counter-sanctions, sanction conflict, geopolitical tension, sovereignty.

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N.V. SHALYGINA Candidate of Historical Sciences, Senior Researcher, Order of Peoples' Friendship Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology named after N.N. Miklukho-Maclay of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

I.A. SNEZHKOVA Candidate of Historical Sciences, Senior Researcher, Order of Friendship of Peoples, Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology named after N.N. Miklukho-Maclay of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

YOUTH AS A PROMISING RESOURCE FOR RUSSIAN-BELARUSIAN INTEGRATION

The article presents the results of research on the perception of Belarusian and Russian students of each other's national characteristics and the formation of the image of both countries in their minds. Modern relations between the two Slavic countries of Russia and the Republic of Belarus are at a new stage of development, which consists in creating a single Union state. The level of mutual understanding between two independent States largely depends on how well the younger generations understand each other's national character, value priorities and worldview positions of their peers living in the neighboring country. The problems of establishing mutual understanding among young people are complicated by the fact that both countries are heirs of the common Soviet past, but they are experiencing certain difficulties in the process of its modernization. On the other hand, representatives of the Zet generation, born at the turn of the Millennium, form their own values and development guidelines, which also affects the search for mutual understanding between the two countries.

Key words: country image, self-identification, autostereotypes, heterostereotypes, student youth.

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N.N. RAVOCHKIN PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor of the Department of Humanitarian and Legal Disciplines, Kuzbass State Agricultural Academy; Associate Professor at the Department of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences, Kuzbass State Technical University named after T.F. Gorbachev, Kemerovo, Russia

ANALYSIS OF THE REASONS FOR UNSUCCESSFUL BORROWING OF BEST POLICY AND LEGAL INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE COUNTRIES OF AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA

Today, the success of states in the world arena largely depends on the effectiveness of functioning political and legal institutions, largely guaranteeing the success of modernization. However, the best practices of institution building are not always the guarantor of social stability and evolution. The article, continuing the author's series of works on the study of institutional orders around the world, examines the reasons for the failures of transferring the Western experience of political and legal construction in Africa and Latin America. The history of the liberation of regions from colonial influence is considered. The examples are shown, according to which the reasons are identified that make it difficult to transfer the best practices of political and legal institutional transformations.

Key words: political and legal institutions, periphery, state, Africa, Latin America, institutional transformations.

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N.S. ANISKEVICH Candidate of political Sciences, lecturer at ITMO University, St. Petersburg, Russia

CHILE AND THE PACIFIC ALLIANCE: NEW VECTORS OF INTERACTION

The article analyzes the General prospects of interaction between the Republic of Chile and the Pacific Alliance. Considering these figures, the author of the article emphasizes the importance of integration trends in the whole Latin American region for their sustainable development and resistance to the challenges of the time. Noting the growing role of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region in the world economy every year, the author also focuses on the possible rapid growth of their political influence in the process of building a new pan-region in the near future. The article highlights the idea of the success of the Pacific Alliance, which was the result of the formation of an alternative regional center. This Association has become a productive model of interaction between several not very strong States, even in the context of the global economic crisis and the coronavirus pandemic. Today, the Pacific Alliance is becoming one of the most prominent regional centers, meeting the requirements of building a multipolar world. The article provides an overview of new vectors of interaction between the countries of this region in the radically changed economic and political conditions during 2020.

Key words: Pacific Alliance, Chile, Asia-Pacific region, Latin America, Latin American integration, TRANS-Pacific partnership, foreign policy.

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V.V. ZUBOV Candidate of Sciences (history), Associate Professor, Department of political science, Faculty of social sciences and mass communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

М.Е. RODIONOVA Candidate of Sciences (sociology), Associate Professor, Department of political science, Faculty of social sciences and mass communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, PR & GR Director Celebrium Labs, Moscow, Russia

D.V. ULYANOV Junior Analyst Celebrium Labs, Moscow, Russia

PROSPECTS FOR RUSSIAN AMERICAN RELATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE POLICY PURSUED BY THE PRESIDENT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE AMERICAN MARKET

The article examines the reasons for Donald Trump's coming to power in the United States as a result of the 2016 presidential elections; analyzed the relations between the USA and Russia, as well as the USA and the EU during the Trump presidency (2017-2021); the policy of Donald Trump in the post-Soviet space is considered as one of the foundations of US-Russian relations. In addition, the energy policy was designated as one of the areas of interaction between the United States and the EU and Russia. It was concluded that the foreign policy of the Donald Trump administration was not isolationist, despite the reduction in US international activity. US neutrality in the post-Soviet space has gone far from favoring Russia. The integration of the USA and the EU turned out to be slightly reduced, due to which the political subjectivity in the EU increased. Following the Donald Trump phenomenon, the popularity of right-wing populists in the EU has grown. Prospects for expanding integration between the US and the EU are possible under the administration of Joseph (Joe) Biden; the assumption is made that the competitive relations between the United States and Russia will be preserved when their details change.

Key words: the USA, Russia, the EU, Nord Stream-2, New Start, «trade wars», COVID-19 pandemic, Trump administration, Biden administration.

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N.S. DANYUK Deputy Director of the Institute for strategic studies and predictions at RUDN University, member of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

YA.S. SENOKOP Postgraduate student of the faculty of political science of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

«COLOR REVOLUTIONS» AS A HYBRID TECHNOLOGY TOOL IN FOREIGN POLICY

This article looks into the application of color revolution technologies in foreign policy. It explores the theoretical framework and practice of using the methods of "nonviolent struggle" to dismantle unwanted political regimes. The authors analyze the latest instances of employing color revolution technologies in the world and provide insight into new trends and special aspects of their application. It is noted that other countries, not only the United States, and large businesses began to resort to this technologies due to their effectiveness. The article concludes that color revolution technologies are being modernized after a number of cases where they failed to change the political course of a state.

Key words: color revolutions, protests, social technologies, political science, international relations, geopolitics, foreign policy, soft power.

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А.А. КАPITONOV Working for the degree of the Candidate of political sciences at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

CHANGING THE DEVELOPMENT PARADIGM: ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IN THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

This article examines the approaches to development that prevailed at different stages of society's formation and the role assigned to the environment in them, analyzes the current transition stage from consumer attitude to nature to the rational use of its resources based on the concept of sustainable development, explains the causes of persistent environmental problems and suggests possible ways to solve them.

Key words: society, sustainable development, global challenges, economic growth, scientific and technological progress, UN, ecology, resources.

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N.V. SARSEMBAEV Postgraduate student of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, chief specialist of the state institution «Department of Religious Affairs of the Karaganda region», Karaganda, Republic of Kazakhstan

EVOLUTION OF THE SYRIAN CONFLICT: FROM DEMANDS FOR DEMOCRATIC TRANSFORMATION TO RELIGIOUSLY MOTIVATED TERROR

This article describes the main results of the research work, the purpose of which was to study and describe the development of the Syrian conflict. In particular, the article examines the results of the analysis of the development of events in the Syrian conflict, starting in March 2011, with a description of the main opposition socio-political formations. The article also examines the results of the work, obtained using the methodology of binary comparison and comparative analysis, which made it possible to identify general trends in the development of the Syrian conflict and the revolutionary events of the “Arab Spring”. One of the main conclusions and results of the work carried out is the substantiation of the paradoxical algorithm for the rapid transition of protest actions, initially directed in line with the demands of democratic transformations, into the form of an acute armed confrontation, with the dominant participation of religiously motivated terrorist groups.

Key words: Syria, SAR, Syrian conflict, Arab Spring, armed opposition, Near East.

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A.S. GOMELAURI Post-graduate student of the faculty of political science of Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

ON THE QUESTION OF PERCEPTION OF THE PHENOMENON OF “SOFT POWER” IN THE CONTEXT OF RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY

This article is dedicated to the analysis of the utilization of the concept of “soft power” in the Russian political space. A concept proposed in the early 1990s by the American neoliberal political scientist J. Nye is firmly established in the field of international relations, however, its interpretation, presented by the author, differs from that established in the Russian political discourse, in which a realistic approach to the assessment of international politics prevails. In this work, based on the methods of informal data analysis, the statements of political leaders were considered, as well as key official documents regulating the main directions of the Russian Federation's foreign policy. It is concluded that “soft power” is percept as a kind of weapon using against opposing states.

Key words: soft power, realism, neoliberalism, Russian Federation.

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LUO LINGYAN Graduate student of Department of Political Science of the East of the Institute of Asia and Africa, Moscow State University Lomonosov, Moscow, Russia

THE PHENOMENON OF GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN WORLD POLITICS

The article is devoted to the consideration of the phenomenon of global leadership in modern political conditions, and the features of global leadership as a phenomenon of our time. The subject of this research is to consider global leadership in the international environment of the second decade of the XXI century.

Key words: global leadership, world politics, China, Russia, USA, globalization, COVID-19 pandemic, multilateralism, RCEP.

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A. SHOIMOV Researcher, National University of Uzbekistan тamed after Mirzo Ulugbek, Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan

THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF THE POLICY OF INTERACTION BETWEEN CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE STATE AT THE NEW STAGE OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF UZBEKISTAN

The article is devoted to the stages of development of the formation of civil society in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The concepts of the rule of law and civil society are analyzed. The theoretical and legal aspects of the formation of civil society in the Republic of Uzbekistan are considered. The authors come to the conclusion that it is necessary to form a civil society and a rule of law, taking into account the experience of the world community.

Key words: Republic of Uzbekistan, civil society, Constitution, democracy, rule of law, human rights, reform.

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N.O. YUDIN Graduate student of World Politics Department, Expert of Dissertation Council Department, MGIMO-University (Russian Federation), Moscow, Russia

CULTURAL POLICY OF GAZPROM: DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICY ASPECTS

Today, the humanitarian sphere, including educational, cultural, sports, scientific and other social areas, has left the boundaries of a narrow focus and transformed into one of the most important spheres that can influence foreign policy and economic processes. Here the important role of transnational corporations is manifested, carrying out many projects at the state, regional and international levels in educational, cultural, sports, environmental and other spheres. Among the factors motivating companies to engage in humanitarian activities, one can single out a reduction in the volume of the tax burden, the formation of a reputation and a reliable image, as well as the creation of new forms of interstate partnership, aimed primarily at the interests of the individual. The activities of the largest Russian TNC “Gazprom” are especially active in this area, which pays significant attention to social issues, provides financial support for major cultural, sports and other similar events, sponsors environmental events, charitable programs, helps low-income citizens, etc.

Key words: Gazprom, TNK, world politics, international relations, projects, social structures, cultural development.

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A.B. NIKUSHKIN Post-graduate, Department of History and Political Theory, The Faculty of Political Science Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

FEATURES OF E-PARTICIPATIONIN THE PIRATE PARTY GERMANY

The purpose of the study is to study the practice of using the LiquidFeedback platform in the Pirate Party of Germany.

The research methods are based on the case study using the formal-logical method and the analysis of the party statute.

The results: The paper concludes that the LiquidFeedback platform ineffectiveness consists in the contradictory requirements of anonymous and transparent voting, the manipulative nature of “liquid democracy” and flaws in the legal framework.

The theoretical implication of the study lies in the application of the considered assessment criteria in the study of other digital parties or parties’ transformation.

Practical implication is the potential application of Pirate Partys’ Germanys experience in parties on adaptation to improving political participation in the context of digital society.

Key words: E-participation, digital democracy, liquid democracy, digital parties, pirate party, Pirate party Germany.

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D.A. SEMIBOKOV Post-graduate student of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

ACTUAL ISSUES OF STABILITY POLITICAL SYSTEMS OF UNRECOGNIZED STATES

The article presents the main problems associated with the stability of the political systems of the unrecognized republics. In addition to describing the theoretical position, the article contains internal and external factors that determine the uniqueness of the unrecognized states of the post-Soviet space. The role of ethnopolitical conflicts in the formation of unrecognized states is presented.

The existence of different approaches to understanding the problem of unrecognized states reveal contradictions and provide a basis for scientific discussion.

Key words: political systems, unrecognized states, unrecognized republics, ethnopolitical conflicts.

STUDENT SCIENCE

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М.А. PEKPAEVA Post-graduate student working for the Master's Degree at the Chair of state and municipal administration, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia

INFORMATION SOCIETY: MODERN REALITIES AND DEVELOPMENT PROBLEMS

The article is devoted to the main concepts of the information society theory created by the leading scientists of the post-industrial era. The general characteristics of the information society are given, and the features of its formation are determined. The research is relevant because it defines the concept of the information society and identifies the main problems of its development due to the global changes in the social structure and the rapid spread of global scientific and technological progress. The purpose of the research is to analyze the main concepts, characteristics and features of the information society and determine the new content of the “information society” concept adequate to the today's realities, and identify the difficulties in the development of the information society.

The article considers the main concepts of the information society formation formulated in the scientific publications of the leading economists, philosophers and sociologists, such as D. Bell, T. Stonier, E. Toffler, J. Massoud, M. Castels and others. Such author applies such research methods as methods and principles of the system approach, analysis and synthesis, and the comparative method.

As a result of the research, based on the theories of the information society by leading foreign and domestic scientists, the following features of the information society are identified: innovation, globality, fundamental nature, mass character. It is noted that understanding the interpretation of the society in which we now live is necessary for the correct choice of the vector of economic development and the functioning of the state as a whole.

Key words: information society, post-industrial society, formation of the information society.

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V.O. GRISHIN Student of the Faculty of History, Political Science and Law, Moscow region state university, Moscow, Russia

DEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY PASSENGER TRANSPORT IN THE MOSCOW REGION: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL DESIGN

The article analyzes the problems and prospects for the development of railway passenger transport in the Moscow region in the context of socio-political design from a theoretical perspective. The range of studies of economic and political science is considered. The main elements of the tasks of a socio-political nature, which must be solved by improving the railway complex of the Moscow region, are indicated. Several recommendations were given for the development of railway passenger transport in the Moscow region.

Key words: Moscow region, political science, socio-political design, railway passenger transport.

CONFERENCES

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D.V. ZHIGULSKAYA Cand. Sc. (History), Deputy Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies of Lomonosov Moscow State University Senior Researcher, Oriental History Department, Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chair of the conference organizing committee, Moscow, Russia

“ETHNO-SOCIOCULTURAL PROCESSES IN THE COUNTRIES OF ASIA AND AFRICA: THE PROBLEM OF IDENTITY" – ONLINE INTERNATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG SCHOLARS

The article contains a brief report on the online international applied research conference for young scholars “Ethno-Sociocultural Processes in the Countries of Asia and Africa: The Problem of Identity”, which was held on 30th October 2020 in the Institute of Asian and African Studies of Lomonosov Moscow State University with the support of RF Presidential Grant MK-636.2929.6 for young Candidates of Sciences.

Around 200 young scholars took part in the conference, including orientalists, philosophers, historians, political scientists, sociologists, ethnographers and religious studies scholars. Well-known Russian orientalists spoke in the plenary session and during the sections as experts and moderators. The conference took a multi-faceted approach to exploring the problems of identify and attracted much interest among the research community in Russia and abroad.