Scientific section. Politology

The types of images of Russian women parliamentarians in the context of the crisis of 2013–2017 are investigated. The author’s definition of the image of women parliamentarians is given. It is noticed that in historical conditions connected with the crisis in Ukraine, through the media channels, the images of women parliamentarians who defend the state position of the Russian Federation on issues of national interests are remembered. Two “crisis” types of image of women parliamentarians are defined: “statist” and “fighter for the orderliness”.

The article presents an analysis of the documents of political parties and public discourse on civil control. On the example of parties belonging to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the characteristics of the main goals and tasks of political parties coinciding with the goals and tasks of civil control institutions are given.

The article evaluates the likelihood scenarios of development of traditional representative democracy in the information society, thanks to the capabilities of modern information and communication technologies. It is noted that the transition to direct democracy mechanisms is the most unlikely scenario. It is only possible at the local level and directly related to the level of Informatization and development of information security systems. The most realistic at the present stage is the development towards the introduction of electronic deliberative mechanisms.

The article considers the experience of implementing ethnocultural policy at the regional level by the example of Saratov region. The author analyzes the normative-legal provision of ethnocultural policy in the region. The questions of realization of the right to cultural selfdetermination, receipt of ethnocultural education and the preservation of the native language, interaction with ethnic public associations.