The purpose of the article is to establish changes in the degree of integration of Russian society under the influence of the Ukrainian crisis of 2013–2022, to argue proposals for improving the effectiveness of the identity policy of the Russian Federation. The topic was considered at the federal and macro-regional (South of Russia) levels. The research methodology is social constructivism in terms of the spheres of national identity and interethnic relations. Methods of analysis — questionnaire survey, secondary analysis of the results of sociological surveys. The results of the study substantiate a new understanding of the socio-cultural integration of a multi-ethnic society. Changes in the perceptions of Russians during 2000–2021 about the goals of social development and basic values, about the relationship between the state and society, about the desirable goals of the state policy of identity are revealed. These changes are developing in the direction of conservative values, recognition of the independence of Russian society from the West, but paradoxically combined with the preservation of a number of liberal values and orientations. Differences in the state of identity between the age and territorial groups of Russian society are established. In this context, the ideas of the residents of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, as well as the Republics of Donbass about their identity are important, confirming the increased conservatism and Russiancentricity in comparison with the metropolitan megacities of Russia. Ukraine as such is on the periphery of the geopolitical picture of the world of Russians, at the same time, it acts as a contrasting “Other” — a negative example of the consequences of choosing the Western path of development. The 2022 special military operation became a catalyst for value changes that have been brewing in Russia for a long period. Russian Identity Politics Influenced by the Ukrainian Crisis of 2013–2022 becomes more than before, aimed at the formation of the Russian multiethnic nation, the strengthening and integration of the state, the education of a positive perception of history. At the same time, these changes are not sufficiently fixed in the educational, symbolic and informational policy of the Russian Federation, new trends contradict the former course towards the socio-cultural integration of Russia into the globalized world through westernization. The author argues proposals for reforming the state identity policy of the Russian Federation.

The article analyzes the narrative and discursive practices of political forces aimed at achieving national-territorial sovereignty on the example of Scotland. The authors emphasize the relevance of the task of analyzing the reasons that allow some regions and peoples to be ficult to achieve sovereignty. According to the authors, it is precisely this context that suggests the need for a scientific understanding of the narrative and discursive practices of those political forces that implement the agenda of national-territorial self-determination in the real political process. The purpose of the study is to analyze the narrative and discursive practices of the Scottish Government and the Scottish National Party, the strategy and tactics of which are determined by the peculiarities of Scottish nationalism and the specifics of the identity of the Scots. Research methodology: to achieve this goal, the authors used a set of methods, among which the socio-cultural approach should be particularly noted, which makes it possible in the process of political analysis to consider the socio-political space through the prism of modern world and local civilizational processes, where the political sphere is influenced by socio-cultural factors. As a result of the analysis, the authors came to the conclusion that the discursive and narrative practices of Scottish nationalists contribute to the awareness of indigenous Scots of their own national specifics, which does not conflict with the identities of ethno-confessional minorities living in Scotland.

The article deals with the issues of economic security in the context of the modern interpretation of post-globalization. After analyzing the existing definitions of the concept of “economic security”, the authors came to the conclusion that the implementation of Russia’s national interests and priorities in the economic sphere is impossible without taking into account the regional factor. The Northwestern Federal District is of particular importance for the system of strategic priorities of regional security due to historical, geographical, and economic reasons. A universal understanding of security presupposes a particularly attentive attitude to key regions. Let us point out that this corresponds to all world approaches to understanding economic security

The sharing economy is a new promising business model, which has not yet been sufficiently studied in the economic literature. This requires clarification of its essence and analysis of development prospects. To do this, the authors identified the basic concepts of the sharing economy; provide quantitative data on the volume of sharing industries; highlighted the problematic issues of the development of the sharing economy. The methodology of the author’s research included the use of methods for analyzing quantitative and qualitative characteristics, summarizing the analyzed information, describing, abstracting. It has been established that the penetration of elements of the sharing economy into various industries is very active today. The development of the sharing economy is an effective way to implement the sustainable development policy. The advantages of sharing are greater accessibility, clarity, cost-effectiveness of the forms of interaction used, compared to other areas of traditional business activities. The influence of the sharing economy is due to the fact that it creates an impetus for the development of traditional industries and changes the quality of socio-economic development.

Against the background of the sanctions pressure of the coalition of G7 countries, the European Union and Australia (hereinafter referred to as the coalition) on the Russian energy sector, the introduction of a “ceiling” of prices for the sea transportation of Russian oil, starting from December 5, 2022, it is necessary to transform the traditional flows of oil cargo from Russia to the countries of the Asia-Pacific region.
In this regard, in order to identify the potential for the growth of supplies to friendly countries, it is important to assess the existing capacity of pipeline capacities and Russian sea terminals for oil transshipment. In the article, the author analyzes the cargo flows of oil from Russia in the direction of the countries that are part of the coalition, formed proposals for changing the markets for Russian energy resources, taking into account the sanctions pressure, and drew conclusions about the possibilities of diversifying the existing cargo flows of Russian oil.
According to the author, Russia could build a dialogue, without violating the sanctions regime, with friendly countries, in order to actually take the share of OPEC countries in the Asia-Pacific market, while OPEC countries will reimburse the supplies of fallen Russian resources to the EU countries at market, not “ceiling” prices.

The article is devoted to modern innovation policy in Germany. The German government considers stimulation of cluster structures as a necessary condition for achieving high-tech development of the country, so the cluster policy is a component of German innovation policy. The article considers the concept of three-level organization of clusters, quantifies the value of regional asymmetry in investment in innovation. Based on the classification of clusters by M. Porter, using the methodology of the analysis of cluster sectors of the European Cluster Observatory, the author’s method of the substantive typologization of clusters by L. Markov and the model of organizational development proposed by D. Napolskikh, the identification of East German clusters was conducted, the clusters most significant for economic development of the East German states were identified. Their brief characteristics were presented and the degree of maturity was determined. The results of the research conducted by the authors of the article and the report of European experts Franco, S., Wilson, J., concerning Saxony’s clusters were compared, and recommendations on conducting cluster policy in structurally weak regions were given. The author’s maps illustrating the results of the study are included in the article.

The exponential growth of the volume of information, the high speed of changes in all spheres of life define the main challenges of the world: uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, incomprehensibility. One of the most in-demand competencies to form a response to social challenges is to solve complex problems, the nature and essence of which require joint reflection and flexible solution mechanisms. Such social mechanism is a partnership aimed at achieving common goals and creating socially significant values. The aim of the work is to justify the possibilities of social partnership as a mechanism for solving complex problems in a rapidly changing unstable world. The theoretical basis of the research is represented by the concepts of complex problems, social partnership as cooperation of parties interested in solving problems, synergy. The paper uses the stakeholder approach, conceptualization method, Venn diagram.
Results. A conceptual framework for solving complex problems has been established, including the grounds defined by the nature and essence of complex problems; requirements for the subjects of the solution and their leading competences, for the process of solution, for the assessment of the result of complex problems solution. Complex problem as a metaproblem, a whole system of unclear, poorly structured and ambiguously formulated data, is solved by actors-stakeholders who have polyvision of the problem and create values in the development of an intellectual-bricolored solution. In the context of digitalization, it is advisable to involve analytical intelligence as a partner in solving complex problems.
The fundamental possibilities of social partnership for solving complex problems as a network co-collaboration of actors-stakeholders were analyzed. The points of intersection of complex problem solving and social partnership that determine the feasibility of improving management processes are identified, and their possible logical relationships are visualized. The synergy effect of social partnership, achieved by solving complex problems through a combination of competencies, personal and professional experience of actors-stakeholders, integration of spheres of interest, was substantiated.
The expediency of the practice of partnership as a social mechanism for solving complex problems in cooperation between organizations and within an enterprise is established. The prospects of research are outlined.

The theoretical aspects of the media image of the Russian region and its components are considered, the role of the image of the head of the republic in the context of the dynamics of political communications is indicated. The object of study is the image of the head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov, the features of positioning within the framework of the paradigm shift of the idea of Chechnya and its leader are revealed. In order to confirm the hypothesis, the data of the conducted studies are presented: media monitoring, dissacrs analysis of texts about Ramzan Kadyrov (chronological framework — February–August 2022). The author notes that the most important characteristics of the media image of a modern leader, identified by theoretical and practical research, are the behavioral actions of the leader, his ideological position, commitment to the ideology of the Russian state. Along with the description of the identified strategies, the author describes the causes and forecast of the dynamics of the media image of the regional leader.

The relevance of the topic is explained by the fact that in modern conditions in Russia, the fight against corruption is actively being conducted. The President of the Russian Federation, State and local government bodies, civil society institutions, organizations and individuals, within their competence, carry out anti-corruption activities. But as life shows, it is not always possible to effectively fight corruption in the country, there is a need to turn to the historical experience of our country and, in particular, Peter the Great’s fight against corruption (bribery).Peter I took a number of measures aimed at combating corruption: the establishment of the fiscal service, the Prosecutor’s office, the reform of legislation, etc. The emperor paid special attention to ensuring the principle of inevitability of punishment for corruption. Peter the Great also, by issuing a decree dated December 24, 1714, tightened the responsibility of civil servants for committing bribery.

The relevance of the topic of the article is due to the importance of artificial intelligence as a tool for optimizing business processes of enterprises. The purpose of the article is to analyze the level of research in the field of artificial intelligence in the world. Tasks: conducting a qualitative analysis of the state of the global artificial intelligence market, establishing market development trends and factors. Methods. System approach, logical analysis, synthesis. Results. The world leaders in the field of artificial intelligence research are the USA, China, Japan, India, as well as high-tech multinational corporations. The main segment for venture investments are healthcare companies. The volume of venture deals in the field of artificial intelligence in 2021 amounted to about $ 66.8 billion. China provides significant state financial assistance to its companies working in the field of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence technologies have every chance to become a priority target for investments of over 30% of companies in the world and the basis for the growth of the global gross domestic product. The Asian market is actively developing, but the United States remains the leader in the number and volume of investments in the field of artificial intelligence. Conclusions. There are positive factors contributing to the development of artificial intelligence technologies (the growth of company stock prices, the beginning of the virtualization of digital space), and negative ones (the emerging shortage of semiconductors and the “arms race” in the field of artificial intelligence), trends are outlined towards the creation of large models and data, ethical and sovereign artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence technologies are actively developing for military tasks.