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

A Word to Young Sociological Scientists

Creative potential of youth: The concept, components and factors of development

This article explores the concept of creative potential of youth as an important psycho-social category that encompasses a combination of abilities, attitudes, and personal qualities aimed at generating new, original, and socially significant outcomes. Special attention is given to the relationship between the concepts of creativity and creative potential.

M. V. Lomonosov’s socio-demographic views

The article examines the socio-demographic aspects in various works by the great Russian scientist M. V. Lomonosov. The problem of preserving and increasing the population, which was relevant during M. V. Lomonosov's time, becomes particularly urgent in the context of the current demographic crisis in Russia. The purpose of the article is to analyze and systematize the scientist's socio-demographic views on this issue. The author focuses on analyzing M. V. Lomonosov's proposals and ideas aimed at solving demographic and migration issues. The analysis reveals that M. V.

The influence of status on relationships in the families of reserve officers

The article reveals the empirical results of a sociological study in order to identify the impact of the status of Saratov servicemen after the end of military service on their family relations. The study was conducted by questionnaire method. 356 former Saratov servicemen - reserve offi cers were interviewed using a probabilistic quota-territorial sample. The results were processed in the SPSS program. It turned out that the higher the rank of a reserve offi cer, the more children in his family, the better his material support and intra-family relations.

Motivation of military-professional activities of military personnel of the National Guard

The motivation of the military-professional activities of military personnel in the system of general official motivation of the military organization of Russia is considered. The motivation of the military-professional activities of military personnel is investigated as a dual system: a set of factors that encourage military actors to achieve professional designated goals, official or labor activities in general; a set of motivating motives for the implementation of professional actions of military personnel.

Clip thinking as a social phenomenon of modern digital society

The article explores how human thinking patterns and approaches are evolving in the digital age. Thanks to technologization and digitalization a large number of new opportunities, were acquired, but some of them have negative consequences, including: the development of “clip thinking”, the inability to conduct in-depth analysis of incoming information, and the emergence of false knowledge. It is important to understand that it aff ects the formation of worldviews, attitudes and values. Therefore, the study of such social transformations is very important.

Sociological analysis of the financial behavior of the older generation: Prerequisites for victimization in the context of telephone fraud

The relevance of the topic is determined by the fact that modern society faces growing digital threats, among which telephone fraud, including that targeting elderly people, is of particular importance. The purpose of this study is to identify key determinants of victimization among the elderly population in the context of telephone fraud, as well as to develop practical recommendations for improving preventive measures.

The modern market of legal services in Russia: Institutional structure, actors, features of functioning

Each historical period is characterized by certain social institutions, that is, stable social ties and types of interactions that are always aimed at meeting human needs corresponding to a specifi c stage of society’s development. Traditionally, economic institutions include the institute of exchange economics, which includes the social institution of the market. The article presents a modern institutional model of the legal services market in Russia, which is based on civil law relations to meet social needs for legal services.

Labor employment of foreign students in universities of the Saratov region: A sociological analysis

The article examines the labor practices of foreign students studying at the universities in Saratov region, with a focus on their adaptation to the Russian labor market. The study is based on the results of a quantitative (survey, n = 200) and qualitative (in-depth interviews, n = 12) analysis. The main employment sectors of foreign students, such as the hospitality industry, delivery services, and taxi driving, are identifi ed.

Features of pension provision as an aspect of socio-economic differentiation of the power structures of the Russian Federation

The specifi cs of pension provision for military personnel of various structures are the basis for disputes between scientists and experts in this fi eld. Improving the pension system for military personnel is an essential aspect for increasing the eff ectiveness of the state's defense capability, stimulating the younger generation to serve in a particular power structure, and increasing the prestige of the status of a serviceman.

Reserve servicemen as an object of sociological research

The article discusses the specifics of military personnel after the end of military service, their problems of transition to the civil society. It is noted that they retain their connection with the army, a social institution consisting of a rigidly hierarchical large armed aggregate of people, under the control of the state, ensuring the protection, defending national interests and providing assistance to other countries in confl icts.

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