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The article "The Global East and South" in the magazine WeltTrends discusses the evolving world order and the role of the Global South. The US scholar G. John Ikenberry has divided the global framework into three spheres: the Global West, East, and South. China and Russia are considered part of the Global East, which differs from the Global South. The relationships between China, Russia, and the Global South have changed over time, leading to a separation of these states into their own group within the global system. [Extracted from the article]

This article examines the foreign intelligence activities of three Russian spy agencies. Using open sources, it studies the Foreign Intelligence Service, the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, and the Fifth Service of the Federal Security Service. It considers to what extent their respective roles are clearly delineated in legal terms and concludes that these roles overlap to a considerable degree. The "blurriness" of Russian intelligence is an indicator of bureaucratic concentration and amplification of power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Public-private partnership (from now on - PPP) in the field of healthcare is quite well-known in the Western world (Great Britain, Germany, USA, etc.) interaction and is relatively "young" for Russia. But despite this, the PPP sphere is widely discussed in the public field of the Russian political establishment, and the need to use PPP tools in the implementation of investment projects is reflected in government programs and development strategies. It suggests that the development of PPP is supported at the country's political leadership level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This essay engages with and revises the author's article titled, "Fateful Collision: NATO's Drive to the East versus Russia's Sphere of Influence," for the Institute for New Economic Thinking. In addition, it draws on his book, The American Way of Empire: How America Won a World—But Lost Her Way, particularly the chapter on "Europe: NATO Expansion versus the Russian Sphere." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The relevance of the research lies in the fact that for Ukraine at the current stage it is important to restore a stable economic state in the post-war period and further implement innovative processes in the economy, which have been suspended in our country due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation, after its completion. The authors of the article analyzed the main factors that affect both the economy of the state itself, as well as those factors that affect its security system, including the economic one, under the conditions of the influence of negative factors of emergency situations of various origins on it. The authors of the article focused on the fact that ensuring the effective functioning of the civil defence system is necessary for the stabilization and support of the state economy, as well as the implementation of its development strategies since its main task is to reduce or eliminate the negative consequences caused by man-made, anthropogenic, environmental force majeure, of a natural or military nature. The purpose of the study is to analyze the above-mentioned factors of emergency situations and their impact on the economy, as well as to develop practical recommendations for preventive measures in the defined area. To achieve the set goal and task of the research, the authors used a wide range of general scientific and special methods. The results of the study were the statement that the economy of any state functions under the influence of both internal and external factors that directly affect all links of the economic system: banking, monetary, tax, financial, innovative, and one of the main effective. One of the ways to ensure its stability is the introduction and implementation of an effective system of civil protection. The authors also noted that the economic system of the state and the system of civil defence are interdependent, and their functioning in the state takes place in the aggregate of those factors of economic, social, cultural and political conditions that currently exist in one or another state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article analyzes the risk factors influencing the achievement of solid waste sphere reforming goals in Russia. The given arguments present the current state of the reform as not very effective from an economic, environmental, and social perspective. The authors identify four groups of risk factors and put forward, as a critical condition for successful reform, the availability of reliable information, as well as risk management incorporated in the decision-making process. The basis for the research execution was the information from the regional solid waste sphere Master Plans and expert opinions on the readiness to achieve the reform goal regarding 100% MSW sorting based on the staff performance, public awareness, technology availability, and tariff validity assessments. The authors use a decision tree method and MSW sorting system development scenarios to provide the pessimistic and optimistic evaluation on the potential for fulfilling the reform tasks. The conclusions indicate the unattainability of the goals set by the Russian authorities for MSW sorting by 2030. The authors propose to change the status of risk factors through the implementation of certain measures for the transition from a negative to a positive scenario of reforming and to set the realistic goals for MSW sorting in Russia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study of the linguistic situation is one of the complex and relevant tasks of modern sociolinguistics and is caused by the need to objectively assess ethno-linguistic contacts and determine trends in its development. The Republic of Bashkortostan is the largest ethno-cultural entity within the Russian Federation, which is a historically multi-ethnic entity. The study covers the ethno-linguistic situation in Salavatsky District – one of the multi-ethnic regions of the north-eastern part of the Republic of Bashkortostan, with its inherent features of ethno-linguistic development. The study presents the lexical forms existing on the territory of Salavatsky District of the Republic of Bashkortostan, and also indicates the peculiarities of the languages in contact with each other in the interaction process. It shows the uniqueness of the linguistic situation in a multi-ethnic region, providing data on the numerical strength and geographical distribution of the Bashkirs, both indigenous and nonindigenous. The study describes the spheres of application of the Bashkir and Russian languages, as well as the levels of proficiency in the native and Russian languages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article explores the relationship between Buddhism and the state in Buryatia, historically and today. Buryatia is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious republic in the Russian Federation. It is argued in this paper that the case of Buryatia shows how the state and religion not only exert a mutual influence on each other, but their entanglement runs deeper. The article argues that these spheres shape each other, at times competing, and at other times coexisting in synergy. This detailed exploration of Buryat Buddhism, historically and today, aims to contribute to our understanding of Buddhism and the state, and also to our understanding of contemporary Russia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The role of hyperlocal media is of increasing relevance as traditional local journalism experiences a decline due to centralisation and consolidation. The affordances of Internet and digital technologies also enable hyperlocal initiatives to enhance civic engagement in localities and serve as a place and resource for local deliberative processes. This study examines how the aims, perceptions and practices of hyperlocal media vary in three countries of the Global North--Sweden, Finland and Russia--and what implications this has for connectedness and civic engagement in local public spheres. The context of different media systems and local political regimes help to explore possibilities and limitations of hyperlocals as agents of place-oriented civic engagement. The data includes interviews with practitioners and analysis of selected hyperlocal media. Our results indicate that hyperlocal media practitioners in all three countries aim to provide local people and communities with a voice, and to enhance resident engagement in local life. We reveal three civic roles of hyperlocal media: (i) information provider, (ii) community builder, and (iii) civic mediator. Practices of civic engagement used by hyperlocal media range from relying on civic journalism to fostering civic debates and can be classified in two main categories: civic information and civic debate and interaction. The perceptions and practices of these hyperlocal media are, to some extent, similar because of comparable changes and challenges regarding the local media and public spheres. At the same time, the perceptions of civic roles vary, reflecting both the developments and differences in the countries' media spheres and political regimes. This research raises a critical question about hyperlocal practitioners' understanding of their own roles and aims, and in addition, how differences in media cultures and local regimes affect their performance as agents of local public spheres. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Today, the world is on the threshold of the Fourth industrial revolution ("Industry 4.0"), which is expected to have an impact on the entire world economy, mainly due to digital technologies. The chemical and pharmaceutical enterprise is a powerful engine of innovation and creativity. It is not only a supplier of products and solutions to other industries; it is also a stimulating enterprise that implements technological innovations throughout the value chain. "The fundamental and global nature of this revolution means that it will become an integral part of all countries, economies, industries and people." At the same time, scientists, political scientists and statesmen of economically developed countries agree that success in the digital economy will directly depend on the technical and technological start - up capabilities of the industry in these countries. This means that in Russia, on the way to realizing the potential of "Industry 4.0" and establishing digital production, there is an urgent need to restore its industrial base, which was lost during the years of "reforms", that is, the need for reindustrialization. Attracting investment to the Russian economy for reindustrialization and transition to "Industry 4.0" is an urgent goal of economic policy. This research is devoted to analyzing the effectiveness of tax incentives for investment and innovation, and considering the prospects for further transformations in taxation that would contribute to a real technological breakthrough, which Russia has no alternative to. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In Russia, there is an active ongoing process of national revival of the indigenous small-numbered peoples of the North Siberia, such as the Evenks. Revival of the younger generation, in particular, remains a priority. The state helps to solve the problems of education and adaptation of Evenk children to modern life. This is necessary because parents, hunters, and reindeer herders have a nomadic lifestyle. The educational feature of Evenk children is to study and live in a boarding school after elementary school graduation. Success of adaptation largely depends on the ability to account for the ethnopsychological specificity of Evenk children. Aim of the study: To study characteristics of the psychoemotional sphere and identify ethnospecific indicators for the adaptation of Evenk children to a boarding school. Material and methods: Pupils (N = 409) aged 10-16 from the village boarding school of Evenkia, Krasnoyarsk Territory, Russia were examined. Pupils consisted of 132 Evenk children and 277 Russian children. The emotional sphere was evaluated according to Eysenck Personality Inventory (EPI) and lateral phenotype was evaluated according to Bragina & Dobrokhotova. Results: We found that Evenk children show a predominant pattern of left laterality (p = 0.024). In addition, relative to Russian children, Evenk children are more likely to show the introverted personality type (p = 0.035). Relative to Russian children, Evenk children are more restrained in their emotional manifestations, have greater difficulty in communicating with strangers, answer with monosyllables, and show a less vivid emotional reaction to praise. Further, relative to Russian children, Evenk children are more likely to show a high level of emotional stability (i.e., 9-10 points; p = 0.001). Conclusions: The present study examined the psychoemotional characteristics of Evenk children. We identified ethnospecific indicators, including an introversion personality type combined with emotional stability and left laterality. Identification of these characteristics allowed us to form a risk group of children in adaptation. Ethnospecific indicators of the psycho-emotional sphere should be considered for effective management of the adaptation of children in a boarding school. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article deals with a brief overview of the main laws, national standards, regulatory and technical documents that regulate legal relations in the field of "green" building in Russia. The key features of the existing legislative framework regulating environmental aspects in construction are identified and the factors limiting the introduction of "green" building in the construction sector are considered. The tendency of normative documents development in the field of environmental protection taking into account scientific and technical achievements and requirements of international rules and standards is noted. The paper provides a schematic description of the relations regulation and the establishment of mandatory requirements in the construction industry. There are also documents showing the requirements can be mandatory or voluntary. The authors consider the standards that provide a comprehensive analysis of all constructing systems from the standpoint of sustainability. The normative and technical documents describe a set of principles, categories, evaluation criteria, indicators, recommended indicators and environmental requirements for real estate. In conclusion, the lack of uniform, updated and a complete regulatory framework for technical regulation in the field of green building and the necessity to stimulate economic entities in the sphere of construction and real estate at the state level with a view to enhancing the practice of green building. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Modern reality needs to be put into practice, asserted as a program of practical activity by newly developed theoretically approaches, among which the archetypal approach seems to be one of the most promising, since it takes into account the real motives of the actors as subjects. The features of the archetypal approach to activities in certain spheres of social practice from the point of view of realization in everyday life, and not only in theory, are highlighted in the article. Thus, examples of the application of the archetypal approach in marketing practice, in particular branding, in pedagogical practice and in the practice of political diplomacy, are considered. The importance of taking into account the archetypal tendency of the objects of influence in these spheres and the construction of an adequate scheme of activity, including on these principles, is emphasized. An extensive list of individual archetypal classifications is given, archetypes and roles differentiated. The model of the twelve archetypes of M. Mark and KS Pearson was used as a methodological base, among which the types "Simple", "Glorious Small", "Careful", "Creator", "Sage", "Seeker", "Rebel", "Clown", "Hero", "Mage", "Ruler". The difference between the content of the outlook of these archetypes is exemplified by their actual or potential legitimation in the practice of branding, pedagogy and diplomacy. The author uses Ukrainian realities, in particular, conducts an archetypal analysis of diplomatic negotiations between the leadership of Russia and the heads of European states over the end of the war in eastern Ukraine. We propose our own assessment of the reasons for the ineffectiveness of such negotiations in terms of archetypal approach. An overview of the achievements of modern Ukrainian scientists in the direction of legitimizing the archetypal approach in different spheres of practice is given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article assesses the 2000s reforms of the Russian administrative divisions and the implications of the reforms for the institutional structure and related discourse through institutional and discourse analysis. The authors reach the conclusion that the "special status" of the newly formed territorial entities remains undefi ned, while the representation norm is highly uneven, since the competences of governing bodies in the merged entities lie predominantly in the ethnic and cultural sphere. The reform was not a single and coherent policy measure but rather a number of incoherent initiatives. This can be seen from the presence of diff erent (re)integration models in respective amalgamation cases, diff erent models of a "special status" and a variety of reactions to the reform emanating from the population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article analyzes the public activity of the pedagogical, education and civil activities outstanding pedagogue-reformer and civil activities of Ukraine in the late XIX – first quarter of the ХХ century – M. Zavadsky. Particular attention is paid in the article to the activities of M. Zavadsky in education sphere that directed on created approachable, universal and united school with distinct scheme – primary, medium and high. The author states that M. Zavadsky devoted teaching and education grow up generation and modernized teaching-education process all your life in Russia and Ukraine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Being an heir of the USSR, modern Russia has always advocated independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus. It was particularly true of those historic moments when the viability of Cyprus' Statehood was subjected to a severe ordeal. Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, encouraged, encourages, and continues to facilitate all efforts under the aegis of the UN Security Council to achieve a viable, just, and comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue. The Russian Federation tends to support and develop friendly ties with the Republic of Cyprus in all spheres. A solid system of inter-state and inter-governmental agreements and contracts that were brokered when the Cypriot State was established effectively proves that Russian- Cypriot ties are multifaceted and conducted on a high level. Legal framework of bilateral relations goes on enriching itself, while it is constantly improved against the backdrop of the world economic crisis and complexity of European and global situation. Cooperation between Russia and Cyprus is based on friendship and mutual benefits. It does not depend on temporary or instantaneous difficulties. Hence, the statement made by the Russian Foreign Minister, Mr. Lavrov, is believed to be acute, 'Cyprus is an important and long-time partner of Russia in Europe. Our cooperation rests on the long-standing bonds of friendship and mutual sympathy, on the spiritual and cultural kinship of our people and serves the cause of security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, on the European continent as a whole'². [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

International community is serious concerned by the rapid expansion of Kremlin-inspired activities in Europe and worldwide, including disinformation and propaganda seeking to maintain or increase Russia's influence to weaken and split the EU and NATO. Also can be stress that a large part of the Kremlin's hostile propaganda is aimed at describing some European countries as belonging to "Russia's traditional sphere of influence", thereby undermining their sovereignty and deeply rooted European identity, which in the past has been undermined by communist regimes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current international security environment is full of tensions, with rapid, unpredictable developments that have long-term effects on large spaces. That is why the assessment of the threats that could arise in 2019 becomes a very difficult one. In author's opinion, such an assessment should take into account the unpredictability, fluidity, dynamics and proportion of changes in the international environment. In the following, the author presents some key issues to be taken into account in 2019: changes in US policy (focusing on the promotion of their own interests), the development of the Chinese Initiative "Belt and Road" (launched in 2013 by the Chinese president Xi Jinping), the growth of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization role (which may become an eastern counter-balance of NATO), and last but not the least, Russia`s attempts to increase its sphere of influence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The scientific article is devoted to the questions of developing the relevance of a human potential in modernization of an economic society system. The role of human fund in the system of new economic relations of an innovational industry is studied by the author. The influence of institutional changes to developing of economic relations is investigated in the article. The level of health, qualification, skills of using knowledge, competence nowadays is considered to be the main parts that make new economic relations of innovational industry. Based on the data of the concepts of long-term social-economic development of the Russian Federation from this time till 2020, may come to conclusion that Russia drops behind from other countries with the level of economic development though it has high educational potential. It can be explained with ineffective using of human fund and irrational investment into it. Having investigated, the authors classify into several groups: scientific center ↔ entity customer ↔ state. The main advantage of the innovational system is communicative skills and possibilities of organization. The practical importance consists in possibility of application of the theoretical provisions and practical recommendations stated in the research by bodies of legislative and executive power during the developing and implementation of federal and regional programs of support of the production and educational sphere by them in the conditions of modernization of system of the economic relations. The conclusions received in the course of research can form a methodological basis of creation of comprehensive programs of support of the production and educational sphere by means of efficiency of use of the available intellectual capital. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The diagnostics of political sphere of society includes the collective assessment of the domestic political environment and the activities of the state authorities. The results of sociological polls allow identifying the subjective image of political sphere of society in the mass consciousness of population. It is characterised by the set of coefficients and the aggregate indicator of the assessment of Russian political sphere. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article considers Russian-Swedish cooperation in the sphere of innovations. A brief overview of main results of the study of large Swedish enterprises operating in the direction of development and implementation of innovations in the sphere of sustainable development in Russia is given. An analysis of major tendencies as well as problems and limitations in this sphere is presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]