Izvestiya of Saratov University.
Sociology. Politology
ISSN 1818-9601 (Print)
ISSN 2541-8998 (Online)

Scientific section. Politology

Historical myth in the structure of modern politological researchment

The paper explores the possibilities of utilization of politico-mythological constructions of mass consciounsness for solving varions problems of the politological analysis of state and social development. Politicomythological premises oi coming to and remaining in power of the political elite are considered. A conclusion was drawn that the usage of historico-political myths to assess the internal machinery of power enables contradictions in the political life to be explained, otherwise unexplainable.

Political groups of modern Russia: between community and religiosity

The paper shows the importance of religiosity in modern Russia Federation as a secular state, the author’s explanation of the vitality of this phenomenon is proposed. Due regard to the religious factor and its usage in party building in the state are considered. The leading political parties attitude to religion and the believers is anaIyzed.

Some specific features of comparative study of policy

In the frames of article only specific peculiarities of such intensively developing branch of scientific knowledge as a comparative politics are analysed. Scientific space of comparative politics are outinitng by object of researchement methodological and objectively thematical directions at the same time. Analysis of each of them in particular is not specific. In a whole they are forming subcultural part of modern political science

ldeological factors of privatization

Privatization of state property in Russia was one of the main factors that influenced political positions of different social groups. The article studies the influence of privatization on the development of Russian multi-party system.

Introducion of a proportional electoral system and outlook the formation of a civil society in modern Russian Federation

The paper discusses main factors of the transformation of the electoral system in Russian Federation and its possible positive and negative consequenses. Attention is focused on how the switchover to a proportional electoral system affects the partogenesis in modern Russian Federation.

The political science in Saratov region

The article considers the problem of political science in Saratov. A various problems of foundation of this new social science in the region were uncovered. Scientific and organization peculiarities of Saratov, one of the Russian centers of politology were also reflected in the article

The risks of using artificial intelligence in politics

We are witnessing that artificial intelligence and large language models are becoming an increasingly important tool in the political sphere of society, influencing election campaigns, political decision-making, and communication between the state and society. The aim of the work is to identify the risks of using artificial intelligence in political processes in Russia.

The geopolitical triangle of the USA, Japan, and the Republic of Korea in the context of the transformation of the Asia-Pacific region's security structure

This article analyzes the evolution of the US – Japan – Republic of Korea geopolitical triangle amid the transformation of the Asia-Pacifi c region’s security architecture. It focuses on Washington’s strategy to strengthen its position through the creation of new cooperation formats (QUAD, AUKUS), intensified military exercises, and the expansion of military infrastructure. The role of the US in aligning Tokyo and Seoul’s positions, despite persistent historical contradictions, is examined separately.

Electoral trends of German parties in the 2021 and 2025 elections, dynamics of programmatic approaches, comparison of programs

This article presents a comparative analysis of the party programs of German parties for the elections of 2021 and 2025. Changes in the attitudes of the parties and their goals are considered. Particular attention is paid to Russian-German relations and the possibility of cooperation with modern German parties. Using the example of attitudes towards the Russian Federation, the difference in the approaches of the parties and their main voters over the past four years is considered.

The “Ukrainian question” and Russian statehood in the ideological and political discourse of Russian post-October emigration

The article examines the views on the “Ukrainian question” and the foundations of Russian statehood among prominent representatives of the Russian post-October emigration of the 1920–1930s. Arguments are presented to substantiate the complexity of the Ukrainian problem and the “Ukrainian question,” which had been actively discussed by Russian public opinion since the mid-19th century, long before the events of 1917.

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