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The presented research is built around the question of conditions for the effective use of images of mass culture as a resource for correcting the life strategies of young people. It is concluded that the images produced by mass culture are potentially able to significantly influence formation of life strategies of young people, only if there is a certain set of conditions.

The paper discusses issues of the Russian Federation regions branding on the example of the Saratov Region. Regional executive authorities’ actions on the official symbols introduction and creation of territory brand, as well as development of investors informational support system through the Investment Portal of the Saratov Region in order to create regional positive image are analyzed. The practicability of the Saratov Region branding at the current stage of economic development is identified and justified.