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

Scientific section. Sociology

Development of sharing culture in the conditions of consumer society

The article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of sharing culture as a new trend in consumer society. The evolution of consumer values, noting a signifi cant shift from the traditional model of accumulating material wealth to prioritizing intangible values such as experiences, impressions, and access to various services are analyzed. This transition refl ects the changes in public consciousness, where the importance of ownership is giving way to the value of use and shared consumption.

Main drivers of development of small territories: The example of Gorodets, Nizhny Novgorod region

The article is devoted to the analysis of key actors in the development of small territories: the authorities, business representatives, non-profi t organizations and population. In this case, the authorities, business and the third sector of the economy are considered as the main drivers, not only actively participating in the development of the urban environment, but also able to create conditions for increasing the inclusion of the population in the life of the city.

Online learning in the Russian educational space: Advantages and risks

A sociological study using in-depth online interviews and expert interviews allowed us to identify the main advantages and disadvantages of modern online learning based on online schools and original courses.

Cult practices of conversion to Orthodoxy: The experience of modern Russian youth

This article is the author`s logical continuation of a number of publications by devoted to the analysis of the features of the process of conversion to Orthodoxy of modern generations of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Theory of civil society: Was there a boy?

The article is devoted to the theory of civil society, which for many years has been the reason for discussions in Russian social and scientific discourses. Over the past 30 years, a large-scale corpus of texts was created in the fi eld of studying civil society in Russian social science, which is more confusing than clarifying the situation. The complex of ideas and concepts underlying the theory of civil society in its development is analyzed.

The potential of labor migration as a “soft power” resource to enhance integration processes between Russia and Central Asia

The relevance of the article lies in the fact that today new migration fl ows are being created and competition between countries for labor resources from Central Asian is increasing. The recipient countries that attract labor migrants include the Russian Federation, Iran, Turkey, China, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and the countries of the European Union. The recommendations are made as a continuation of 2023 study, which was aimed at clarifying the attitude of migrant workers in Russia towards integration associations (EAEU, CSTO).

CIS countries in Russian Federation’s foreign policy and Russians' assessments

The main regional priority in Russia’s foreign policy is CIS countries. The special role of our country in this region is conditioned, fi rst of all, by deep dependence in diff erent spheres, by close cultures, common language, and traditions of common statehood. Russia traditionally considers the post-Soviet space as the zone of its national interests, acting as regional guarantor of peace and security.

The diffi culties in measuring socio-demographic indicators in mass telephone surveys

The questionnaires of mass telephone surveys include a socio-demographic block, consisting, as a rule, of standard questions about gender, age, income level, region of residence, type of settlement, occupation, level of education, etc. Most of these questions were developed many years ago and are used non-refl exively from a survey to a survey by the researchers who believe that these time-tested questions continue to work eff ectively.

Technological sovereignty of the Russian Federation in the new economic conditions: The objective need for the revival of industrial production

This article tells about the urgent problem of technological sovereignty of the Russian Federation in modern political and economic conditions, a number of prohibitions in foreign economic activity, the eff ect of economic and fi nancial sanctions against the Russian Federation by the countries of the “collective West” and their allies. In such circumstances, it was decided to focus on the revival of domestic production in a number of systemically important industries from the point of view of the national economy.

The attitude of the host Russian community towards migrants of other ethnicities as a factor in migration behavior (using the example of Yekaterinburg residents)

The article substantiates the need to institutionalize the integration of migrants based on negative demographic trends in Russia. The authors analyze migration theories and propose the basis of the institutional approach as a methodological basis for the formation of integration models of migrants into the host community. The authors substantiate the importance of analyzing migration behavior as part of the integration process, not only of the migrating, but also of the host community.

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