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


A Word to Young Sociological Scientists

The military-industrial complex as a factor of socio-economic growth

The aims of the work are: to consider the dynamics of socio-economic development, to analyze the place of the military-industrial complex in the growth of economic and social indicators, to assess the influence of the defense industry in solving problems in the fi eld of defense capability, to identify the mechanisms of this infl uence, to evaluate the impact of military spendings on increasing industrial performance. The methods of comparative analysis, content analysis and expert opinion were used.

Social consequences of the impact of foreign media the on young people`s protest activity

Today, the Russian Federation, in the new dynamically transforming realities: the confrontation of Western ideology, the cultivated "culture of cancellation", as well as conducting of a special military operation of Russia on the territory of the Ukraine (SVO), faces many tasks protecting the population from aggressive information and the infl uence from the outside. Especially vulnerable to digital "stuffi ng" are young people – a socio-demographic group characterized by an unformed worldview and value attitudes.

The experience of youth participation in distance learning courses on online platforms: The results of the empirical study

Online courses are a trend of today. Thanks to distance education, people can improve their skills, broaden their horizons or completely change their professions. In modern Russia, the institutionalization of distance education on online platforms is being implemented quite intensively, and many steps have already been taken in this area. In future, this trend will only intensify, as dynamic processes require constant training and advanced training which is certainly capable of implementing distance education.

Heuristic potential artificial intelligence in the analysis of social networks

Artifi cial intelligence is an important part of modern life. AI exists to improve lives and free up time and resources for the tasks that require thoughtful human action. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) created new data analyzing the capabilities of the modern phenomenon of social networking, accurately analyzing and understanding the dynamics of online communities and users` sentiments. AI succeeds in such area as social media. Internet users use social media to communicate, search for information, buy things and even work.

Women’s careers in sports during the COVID-19 pandemic: Socio-economic aspect

The article discusses the features of implementing women's sports career in the context of the coronavirus epidemic. Ways to maintain a career in isolation and options for its development, as well as government initiatives during this period, are analyzed. This includes a comparison of budget expenditures from the start of physical education funding to the post-pandemic period.

Роль современных российских СМИ в процессе формирования гражданского общества

В статье предлагается авторская интерпретация особенностей функционального воздействия средств массовой информации на процесс формирования гражданского общества в России,
раскрываются некоторые противоречия взаимоотношений СМИ, власти и населения.

Социологические осмысления феномена предпринимательства

В статье анализируются проблемы, связанные с социологическим осмыслением феномена предпринимательства, подчеркивается значимость конкретного деятельностно-активистского
подхода в зарубежной и отечественной социологии.

Особенности развития сельских домохозяйств в Саратовском регионе

В статье на основе результатов региональных социологических исследований и данных всероссийской статистики анализируются особенности социально-экономического развития сельских домохозяйств в постсоветский и современны период. Выявлены тенденции к урбанистическому складу домохозяйств на селе с частичным сохранением элементов архаичности.

Л.И. Мечников о роли географического фактора в развитии общества

В статье раскрывается сущность социологической концепции выдающегося русского ученого и политического деятеля Л. И. Мечникова. Особое внимание уделяется проблеме географического
детерминизма и роли природных условий в генезисе и развитии цивилизации.

Обратная связь с аудиторией через призму взаимодействия интернета и телевизионных СМИ

The article considers the problems of mass media interaction with audience through the analysis of feedback mechanisms of television with teleconsumers presented in the Internet. The author analyses the relevance of television and Internet as information resources for Russian media consumers, characterizes the Internet-sources of opinion of the television audience, analyses the official pages of popular TV channels and spectator forums. 

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