The topicality of the topic is connected with the growing role of culture in the state administration of Russia. According to the forecast of the long-term socio-economic development of the Russian Federation until 2030, culture is a priority area of state support to ensure the maximum possible access of citizens to cultural values and education in the sphere culture, as well as the preservation of works of culture and art. Museums, as objects of storage and demonstration of cultural values, are an integral part of cultural policy. The state policy in the museum area consists of financial support, provision of professional staff, improvement of the legal and regulatory framework, coordination of the activities of federal and regional authorities in relation to museums. Museums are a complex and specific area of public policy and governance, as each institution has different values in importance, different possibilities of self-financing. Therefore, it is impossible to apply the same criteria to all state museums that determine its effectiveness. The article examines the main models of state cultural and museum policy in the field of protection, disposal and use of cultural monuments, reveals the specifics of the legislative framework and organizational and economic support. The conclusions are drawn that the combination of centralized and decentralized management of the museum sphere, the elimination of the contradictions of the legal and legal framework in the museum and cultural sphere, the creation of a mutually beneficial mechanism of public-private partnerships will provide the most effective model of cultural and museum policy for the protection of cultural monuments.

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The article considers some results of economic integration of Russia and Belarus. It is shown that despite all discussions and disputes, a powerful integration core has been formed, the importance of which cannot be overestimated. At the same time, the problems of European integration show us the need to take into account both European and own mistakes. The most serious problem would be stopping integration and ignoring those opportunities provided by the EAEU.

Aims: identification of the political and legal conditions of the normative and organizational plan, fixing the possibilities and limits of enhancing the participation of civil society institutions in achieving the goals of the state national policy of the Russian Federation and in promoting the process of nation-building in the context of the guidelines declared by the authorities.

Methods: unformalized traditional analysis of documents, formal legal method, methods of political diagnostics, comparative and system analysis.

Results and discussion: the content and structure of the communication system of the state and civil society institutions (with an emphasis on national and cultural autonomy) at the Federal and regional levels are characterized. The experience of the republics — subjects of the Russian Federation included in the Volga Federal district is investigated, its features taking into account the ethnopolitical factor are shown.

Conclusion: National-cultural public associations play at the present stage an indispensable role in the formation and development of ethno-cultural and all-Russian civil identities. However, only national-cultural autonomies, whose opportunities for political influence are extremely limited, are actually built into the normative communication system. The identified gaps and vulnerabilities at the national level encourage the improvement of management practices. It is necessary to intensify information and educational work in terms of updating the content of official websites and wider coverage of the activities of state bodies, public associations and Advisory councils. This will make it possible to strengthen the publicity, transparency and attractiveness of management decisions for citizens, national minorities, titular Nations and diasporas, the activities carried out and ensure the achievement of not only formal but also qualitative target indicators.

The article considers the essential theoretical aspects and some practical features of the transition from the old, regional models of the political system, tested in Russia until 2003, to new ones, which, from the point of view of the country’s leadership, have contributed more to strengthening the stability of the acquired forms of Russian statehood. These models began to be based on a uniform approach to the organization of management in the municipal space of the region-subject. The formation of the municipal political continuum since the start of the implementation of the new concept of nature and the purpose of the local government and its bodies began to occur almost everywhere under the direct patronage of regional government bodies with the participation of the federal center. The configuration of territorial political forces and influences, as well as the correlation of political weight and real possibilities of influence of the main players, dominant and subordinate political figures and the socio-cultural background of regional development determined the dynamics of the arrangement of municipal practices and the attitudes of their participants. The municipal environment turned out to be practically devoid of a political component, but gained political potentiality, which is updated more according to the situation than at the request of local forces and authorities.

The topicality of the topic is connected with the growing role of culture in the state administration of Russia. According to the forecast of the long-term socio-economic development of the Russian Federation until 2030, culture is a priority area of state support to ensure the maximum possible access of citizens to cultural values and education in the sphere culture, as well as the preservation of works of culture and art. Museums, as objects of storage and demonstration of cultural values, are an integral part of cultural policy. The state policy in the museum area consists of financial support, provision of professional staff, improvement of the legal and regulatory framework, coordination of the activities of federal and regional authorities in relation to museums. Museums are a complex and specific area of public policy and governance, as each institution has different values in importance, different possibilities of self-financing. Therefore, it is impossible to apply the same criteria to all state museums that determine its effectiveness. The article examines the main models of state cultural and museum policy in the field of protection, disposal and use of cultural monuments, reveals the specifics of the legislative framework and organizational and economic support. The conclusions are drawn that the combination of centralized and decentralized management of the museum sphere, the elimination of the contradictions of the legal and legal framework in the museum and cultural sphere, the creation of a mutually beneficial mechanism of public-private partnerships will provide the most effective model of cultural and museum policy for the protection of cultural monuments.

In the article the performance of the venture investing is considered. The peculiarities of the venture investing are analyzed in general, also — it’s different stages & types. The venture investing in Great Britain & also the place of Great Britain in the world market of venture investments are analyzed. The SWOT-analysis of venture investing in this country is considered. The main characteristics of venture investing in Russia are determined.

In accordance with the requirements of the law on strategic planning, macro-regions of the Russian Federation have been identified. The next solution is to develop strategies for the socio-economic development of macro-regions. Social and economic development requires financial resources. In a market economy, providing resources involves attracting investment. The distribution of investment between regions is uneven. Indicators of investments in fixed assets, financial investments of organizations and foreign direct investment indicate the attractiveness for investors of a limited number of regions. Assessments of investment attractiveness and investment climate are of interest to authorities, investors and local business communities. Guided by various interests and using original techniques, ratings of investment attractiveness and the investment climate of the regions are formed in scientific research and consulting developments. The results of these works are very contradictory. The article is devoted to the definition of regions — centers of investment activity in the macroregions of the Russian Federation, comparison of ratings agencies on the state of the investment climate and investment attractiveness of the regions.

At present, not only the formation of the VI technological order is occurring, but also the transition to a network model for the development of the world economy, a specific feature of which is virtualization. This is the objective reality of our time, to which all countries are forced to adapt, taking it for granted, coexisting in a single digital space. The article explores the economic model and identifies patterns of economic development in Azerbaijan in the postSoviet period. The experience of digitalization of the economy is studied on the basis of public administration, the key factors for the development of the Azerbaijani economy are formulated, the perspective direction of using digital technologies within the framework of the existing economic development model is substantiated. A hypothesis is the assumption that it is necessary to use blockchain technology to increase the efficiency of the oil and gas sector, which forms a significant part of the state budget revenues, more than 50% of which are transfers from the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The article is devoted to the state and development of language policy at the regional level. Taking into account the federal structure of the country and a high degree of language and ethnic diversity in the Russian regions there are significant differences in the organizational and substantive aspects of language policy, key principles and directions which are formulated at the federal level.

The paper presents the methodological basis and practical implementation of the rating assessment of the activities of the authorities of the subjects of the Russian Federation to preserve and support the native languages of the nations of the Russian Federation. The aim of the work is to develop and test a system of indicators characterizing the level of regional language policy. The key research methods were analysis, comparison, standardization, ranking.

On the purposes of the study, analytical indicators were identified, which are available in the public domain on the official websites of state bodies and a number of other structures. Indicators are characterized by both quantitative and qualitative assessment. In terms of content, they were divided into 4 thematic clusters: tools for the implementation of state national policy in the region, including support, preservation and study of native languages of the nations of the Russian Federation; preservation and study of native languages in the field of education and science; preservation and study of native languages in the field of culture and art; preservation and study of native languages in the mass media.

Due to significant differences between the regions of the Russian Federation in terms of language diversity, they were divided into 4 groups, which values of individual indicators, as well as the integral index and sub-indices were studied. In order to ensure data comparability, the procedure of data standardization is proposed in the methodology. As a result of the study, the assessment of individual indicators was carried out and the ranking of the subjects of the Russian Federation within each classification group was carried out according to the level of development of regional language policy. As a result, the leading regions (the Republic of Tatarstan, KhantyMansi Autonomous Area — Ugra, Ulyanovsk region) were identified, which can be considered benchmarks for other subjects of the Russian Federation of the corresponding classification group.

Processes of digitalization of national economies are closely connected with new industrial revolution which essentially changes production models, valuable installations and examples of behavior of people.

The basis of industrial revolution and digital transformation is formed by the advanced industrial technologies: industrial Internet of prophetic (IIoT), additive technologies, big data, robotics, technology of “digital double”, blockchain and others and also new materials (composites, metal powders, polymers, metal alloys).

Technological leaders in different branches of world economy are the USA, Germany, Japan, Singapore and China now. In Russia many breakthrough technologies are also approved, however their introduction has dot character so far. One of the factors constraining their more dynamic use is the lack of competences in digitalization of economy at heads and specialists of many industrial companies. In this regard the problem of formation of new models of competences of managers at all levels of management is relevant.

The goal of this study is a need for scientific substantiation of the use of a strategic approach to the development of the tourism sector in the region, considered as the direction of structural changes in the economy. For achieving this goal it is necessary to explore the existing approaches to strategizing, analyze the experience of strategic management of tourism in the regions, determine ways to developing this sphere. The novelty of this study consists in the formation of strategic areas of develop

Currently, the role of forecasting and modeling is increasing significantly, due to the introduction of project management. Forecasts are developed at different levels of governance, are the basis for compiling regional budgets, allow the variable to anticipate future developments and to timely mitigate negative effects on the territory. Despite this, some areas of our country still do not have forecasts and models of socio-economic development. One of the strategic priorities of the Russian Federation is the development and development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation for the balanced regional development of the country. For three groups of the selected Arctic regions developed their own indicators to build the most reliable and high-quality forecasts of socio-economic development. The indicators of development of the Arctic socio-ecological and economic systems are determined: real GRP (in prices of one year), average annual population and emissions of pollutants into the air from stationary sources. The paper proposes a system of forecasting models of socio-economic development of the regions of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, which will build the most reliable and high-quality forecasts, which in turn can significantly improve the efficiency of public administration and spending of funds.

The article taking into account the identified vectors of modern transformation of the world system of economic relations identifies and describes the main risks and threats that this transformation brings to the national economic security of our country. Special attention is paid to the geo-economic interests of China, which claims global leadership. China’s claims to leadership have also been shown to pose threats to Russia ‘s economic security. The author justifies the position that sanctions against Russia are only one of the elements of global transformation, so the country’s economic policy and national strategy to ensure Russia ‘s economic security should be oriented towards adapting to the transformation considered, rather than countering sanctions, which are only a private manifestation of the transformation.

Economic support measures, including concessional lending to buyers of such products and reduction of customs duties on components not produced in the territory of the Russian Federation, should stimulate the development of the market for the consumption of domestic Telecom equipment in Russia. The digital transformation of Russia it is a matter of national security of country. Support of national culture, a single information and statistical industry center, reduction of retirement age and equipment with video cameras of children’s institutions, the movement of volunteers and the mechanism of “on-site inspections” of buyers of Telecom equipment market — is the basis of support for companies whose products have the status of telecommunications equipment of Russian origin.

The most relevant and promising area of activity of the FCS of Russia at present is the development of methods for evaluating the activities of customs authorities, based on the timeliness and quality of their public services. The main criteria for the quality of state customs services include the speed of customs operations, the simplification of the preparation of documents provided for customs formalities, as well as the transparency of customs control criteria and the effectiveness of this control in general. The main directions for the development of customs authorities are set forth in the Comprehensive Program for the Development of the FCS of Russia for the Period Until 2020. Key indicators of the mentioned program are indicators of “10 steps towards business”. To achieve the indicators established by this Program, the FCS of Russia is working on the introduction of advanced technologies for operations and customs control, the purpose of which is to exclude contacts of customs officials with participants in foreign economic activity, expansion of the specific share of declarations, registration and release of which are carried out automatically, automatic classification of foreign economic activity participants as risk categories for violation of the law, development of online services, increasing the reliability of information, provided to customs authorities until the moment of importation of goods into the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union, which will be discussed in this article.

A purpose of the article is to analyse the correlation between congratulations on the occasion of two holidays that construct the political myth of contemporary Russia: Orthodox Easter (as the most popular religious holiday) and Victory Day (as the most significant civil secular holiday). As an object for the analysis were chosen diverse media of state, municipal and political subjects of St. Petersburg as one of the largest and most important cities of the Russian Federation with a strong interfaith dialogue tradition. In Max Weber’s classification, a congratulation is considered to be a value-rational social action, whose aim is to legitimise social events. 

For the research, the qualitative content analysis approach was used. Its object is media publications of the official authorities published at the period from 20.04.2019 to 20.05.2019 and dedicated to the celebration of the Orthodox Easter or the Victory Day. The total sample consisted of 343 sources. As a result of the study, it was found out that in 2019 by means of media political, municipal and state subjects were inclined to congratulate the audience with a secular holiday (Victory Day, a celebration of which is presented in all the analysed political subjects that have media), however, both holidays are of paramount importance in the media space. This situation can be interpreted in terms of the broader scope and consolidating potential of the Victory Day holiday, which is based on a significance close to representatives of all religions and confessions of Russia, as well as the grandeur of the great Patriotic war itself, which affected almost all residents of the former USSR, and, as a consequence, is perceived by modern citizens closer than a Church holiday.

The article deals with the interaction of the host community and foreign migrants. The empirical base consists of sociological research data on the ethnic and religious situation in the Republic of Mordovia and the social well-being of diasporas of peoples living in the Republic of Mordovia. The studies were conducted by employees of the Scientific center of social-economic monitoring state institution in 2017–2019. The results show that there are no serious prerequisites for destabilization of interethnic relations in the region. The host community demonstrates a high level of tolerance towards foreign migrants. Representatives of the Azerbaijani and Armenian diasporas do not feel tension. Uzbeks, on the contrary, declare minor contradictions at the household level. The adaptation strategies of foreign migrants in the host community are significant. People from Azerbaijan and Armenia are focused on integration and have a hybrid ethnic identity. Citizens of Uzbekistan strive for segregation (or dissimilation), since they pursue purely instrumental goals that do not involve contacts with the local population. According to the interviewed foreign migrants, the common historical past has the greatest potential for uniting representatives of various nationalities. But, as our data show, successful adaptation requires its configuration with other determinants, such as common culture, kinship, etc. It is noted that the accumulated experience of the Republic of Mordovia in regulating interethnic relations and conducting research in this area has demonstrated its effectiveness, therefore, it can be transferred to other subjects of the Russian Federation.

The development of the geriatric services market has a significant effect on the quality of life, which improvement is one of the main state objectives in the world. According to the Global Pension Rating 2018, which reflects the comfort of retirement, Russia takes 38th place out of 43. In Russia high quality geriatric services are virtually absent, the eldercare networks are underdeveloped and mainly concentrated in major regions. The problem is complicated by the lack of a unified system of care for older people, as the functions of care are dispersed between various centers of medical care, social and other institutions.

Modern scientists have started exploring eldercare problems relatively recently, and therefore this topic has been little studied and requires more attention. At the same time, foreign countries have achieved great success in this field. Various organizations aimed at preventing inequalities in the accessibility of social services to the elderly as well as organizations that fight against violence towards elderly were created. Different forums are held, legal issues at various levels are settled, scientific institutions are developed.

The article analyzes the international experience of geriatric services provision in order to provide aims and objectives for strategic development of this market in Russia. The article covers the experience of Denmark, Spain, USA, Finland, Switzerland, Sweden and Japan. These countries have certain features that can be partially used in the Russian practice. In the course of the work key aspects with practical relevance for Russia were identified. They are innovation and the adoption of new technologies in gerontology, active engagement of government with private sector, creation of a regulatory framework for attracting investments to the market. At the same time, we should not forget about the specific socioeconomic and political Russian peculiarities, which would affect implementation of the above-mentioned aspects.

It is vital for Russia to develop an adequate geriatric services market development strategy that will consider world’s best practices and national specifics. It shall take into account successful foreign experience, including state support for the creation and functioning of eldercare facilities, training of personnel, and the formation of a respectful attitude to old age culture. Such strategy will make both systemic improvements in the quality and of living and expectancy of life and will help to adapt to structural changes in the labor market in the future.

The article is devoted to the issues of managerial training in the Republic of Dagestan. The role of the Faculty of Management of the Dagestan State University in their preparation is determined.

On December 11, 2019, the VIth Russian Scientific and Practical Conference “Regulatory Impact Assessment: How to Change Law, Experience and Practices” was held in St. Petersburg. The conference, organized by the North-West Institute of Management of RANEPA and the Committee for Economic Development and Investment Activity of the Leningrad Region Administration, was devoted to the Institute of Regulatory Impact Assessment, an important and potentially effective procedure for improving the quality of public policy