This article analyzes the state of the art in integrating artificial intelligence technologies in the management system of Russia’s internal affairs bodies. Drawing on theories of the sociology of management, concepts of the information society, and historical parallels with industrial revolutions, the authors substantiate that the ongoing digital transformation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation is not only a technological process but also a profound social process. The study demonstrates that the technical and legal approach dominates the existing discourse, while comprehensive sociological studies of the transformation of managerial processes, employee’s professional culture, and their interactions with society are absent. The researches conduct a secondary data analysis (VTsIOM surveys, studies conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and regional surveys) and identify a “triple blind spot” in modern science: underdevelopment of transition management models, the neglect of the perspectives of rank-and-file employees, management, and the public, as well as the absence of triangulation studies. Within this framework, the authors formulate study hypotheses and propose a program for empirical study. The work has a pilot character and serves as a conceptual foundation for the design of a subsequent empirical study.

The article deals with the specific features and current state of the social adaptation process among young workers in oil and gas companies. The oil and gas industry has special working conditions, great responsibility, complex technological processes, and a corporate culture. All of the above makes special demands on young specialists. As the economy and labor market are changing rapidly, and competition for highly great responsibility, complex technological processes, and a corporate culture. All of the above makes special demands on young specialists. As the economy and labor market are changing rapidly, and competition for highly the successful adaptation of new hires has become particularly important. The study draws on the results of the authors' sociological survey conducted among young workers of oil and gas companies between January and March 2026. The total number of respondents was 300. The authors of this article examine the demand for social adaptation programs among young employees in oil and gas companies, identify the specific features of social adaptation for new workers in the industry, and determine the relevance of various adaptation components and technologies for young specialists. Social adaptation in the oil and gas industry includes, on the one hand, integration into the work collective and acceptance of corporate norms (52.3%), and, on the other hand, professional development and mastery of job responsibilities (39.9%). The researchers found a high demand for mentoring (36.6% of respondents consider that it is an important element). The study defined that, despite the technological development of the oil and gas industry, interpersonal relations, support, and the transfer of tacit knowledge remain the foundation of successful social adaptation for young specialists.

The study of Russia’s foreign policy interests and priorities remains relevant in modern conditions, because prospects for the development of Russia's foreign policy potential and build public support for its foreign policy course are being searched. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the key goals, interests, and priorities of the Russian Federation with regard to foreign policy. To explore Russia's foreign policy course the authors of this article analyze documents, original sociological surveys conducted among university students in Penza 2023 and 2024, and results of secondary analysis of sociological studies that examine Russians’ and young people’s attitudes toward the country’s foreign policy. The article reviews both Russian and international approaches to the study of foreign policy strategies. Also, it examines the specific features of different countries’ foreign policies. The researchers focus their scientific interests on the Russian approach. Using the Foreign Policy Concepts of the Russian Federation, the authors analyze Russia's foreign policy efforts concerning its key goals and priorities, and seek assessments and views of Russians and students about Russia's modern foreign policy. The analysis reveals that the 2023 Foreign Policy Concept differs from earlier versions in several important ways. This applies to changes in the hierarchy of regional priorities, the introduction of a triadic formula regarding challenges and threats to Russia, and a definition of the country’s key national interests. According to research, the key national interests of Russia are protecting national sovereignty, defending Russian citizens, and strengthening peace, and Russia's key foreign policy priorities are ensuring the country’s secure and peaceful existence and its revival as a world power. The theoretical significance of authors' work lies in its comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the key parameters of Russian foreign policy implementation. Its practical significance stems from the new empirical data on the foreign policy orientations of Russians and young people under current conditions.

Cinema occupies a special place in a person's life. By observing the other people's lives, empathizing with them, and learning about the working and living conditions of different communities, a person forms an attitude toward surrounding world, his country, its traditions, and its ideals. This art form is really valuable to Generation Z (Zoomers), whose transition into adulthood coincided with the forced period of pandemic isolation and the sanctions policy of Western countries. Most representatives of Generation Z see cinema as a window to the world and a source of value formation.

In late 2025, the author of this article conducted the sociological study, included 474 respondents (427 participants in a mass survey and about 47 interviewees) and allowed to identify the factors of Generation Z’s consumer cinematic preference, the influence of these orientations on the awareness of national identity, and to assessed the quality of state policy in the field of cinema which perhaps is the most popular art form among young people. One of the important results of the conducted survey is the observation of a stable positive attitude among young people towards their national roots while maintaining a neutral and objective assessment of the quality of the film production. The study suggests that state policy in the sphere of increasing the national identity of contemporary Russian youth needs to take account of a deep study of value orientations that form outside traditional channels of state influence demonstrated by young people with the support of digital platforms.

This article analyzes how religious values pass from one generation to another in contemporary Russian families. This topic is relevant because there is contradiction between a religious identity declared by youth, and low level of real churchedness. At the same time, the older generation holds a special role as a carrier of religious tradition, since it lived through a long period of state atheism. Relying on the theoretical propositions of K. Mannheim and on empirical studies by D.A. Tikhomirova, V.I. Pishchik, the authors ground the hypothesis of a “broken transmission”. According to this hypothesis, the secular Soviet past changed the order of transfer of religious values, and now they are transferred not directly from parents (the “fathers” generation), but through grandparents (from “grandparents” to “grandchildren”). Using comparative analysis of generational characteristics and empirical data, the authors found that the lack of direct continuity between parents and children leads to several outcomes: formalized religiosity, syncretic beliefs, and non-confessional spirituality.

The article concludes that specific aspects of this “broken transmission” must be considered in family upbringing, school education, and social service.

In the context of political change, the transformation of public space has become an objective reality. This transformation is marked by digitalization, greater access to information, growing political activity, and increasing public demand for participation. Under these conditions, the analysis of the value foundations of power becomes essential for understanding the development of public power relations. The system of public power relations functions on the basis of a hierarchy of competing value dominants. The configuration of this hierarchy determines the characteristics of the political regime and the nature of state-society interaction. It exposes and intensifies internal contradictions or contribute to socio-economic development. This study aims to analyze the theoretical aspects of political value transformation and to identify the current value dominants in public power relations at the regional level. To achieve these objectives, the authors of this article conducted a sociological survey applying Google Forms between January and March 2026. The aim of this social research was to find out the opinions of citizens about the value dominants of contemporary government and the contradictions embedded in the basic values of public power relations. The hypothesis is assumption that contradictions in the understanding of political values and priorities exist even among citizens themselves, and that these contradictions influence the configuration of public power relations. The results of the study have a pilot character. However, they can serve as a basis for monitoring changes in regional community expectations toward the system of public authority.

This article analyzes the phenomenon of right-wing populism in Europe and the United States through the prism of the crisis of the neoliberal model of globalization and the transformation of the contemporary international system. The work covers the period from 2014 to November 29, 2025. This study draws from a constructivist approach, interpreting political processes as the result of interactions among ideas, discourses, and political actors that shape new political identities and models of political legitimacy. The article reveals that the rise of right-wing populist movements reflects a broader reaction to the declining effectiveness of the liberal-technocratic consensus. This consensus is accompanied with growing social inequality, weakening cultural pluralism, and the erosion of liberal institutions of liberal institutions of perception and communication between governments and communities. The study pays special attention to the relationship between domestic factors, such as middle-class frustration, migration and value conflicts, xenophobia, and security crises, and external factors, such as shifts in the global balance of political power, regionalization, and intensifying geopolitical rivalry. The analysis focuses on the period after 2022, when international turbulence increased significantly following the start of Russia’s special military operation aimed at protecting the population of Donbas, as well as thedemilitarization, denazification, and diplomatic neutralization of Ukraine. The article pays great attention to the consequences of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency of the United States. This provoked diffusion of power between technocratic and right-wing populist elites and accelerated the political legitimization of populist movements in both Europe and the United States. The article substantiates that even if right-wing populists consolidate power in the United States and Europe, it cannot guarantee a fundamental transformation of the world order. The work concludes that the future evolution of right-wing populism will shape structural changes in the global political system and define the trajectory of political turbulence and debates over the boundaries of democracy in the twenty-first century.

The article discusses the problem of decrease in efficiency of state demographic policy caused by high transaction costs in accessing social support measures and a communication gap between official government discourse and the everyday experiences of families. This work aims to theoretically justify and empirically verify the concept of overcoming institutional distrust in the management of reproductive behavior. The methodological basis of the study is synthesis of concepts of institutional trust, transaction costs, and social communication theory.

The article identifies and analyzes the key dysfunctions of institutional communication, including bureaucratic complexity, the symbolic nature of support measures, and the “freezing” of resources. Using empirical data, the researchers prove a direct correlation between the level of institutional trust or distrust and the reproductive intentions in the population. The authors developed and justified a model of a “social navigator” — a personalized digital platform designed to assist families, reduce transaction costs, and transform state — family interaction from a bureaucratic process into a partnership model. The practical importance of the study lies in the fact that a model of a “social navigator” can serve for designing digital family support services by state authorities, reducing bureaucratic barriers and increasing the level of institutional trust as a key factor in reproductive decision-making.

This article focuses on contemporary issues in the formation of a regional image under modern conditions, with an emphasis on the significant role of mass media and social networks. The author examines different approaches to the understanding of term "regional image" and identifies its main structural components — historical, economic, cultural, and environmental factors. The article specifically analyzes the mechanisms through which mass media shape public perceptions of a region among residents and potential investors. The author considers in detail the image of Sverdlovsk Oblast and demonstrates effective techniques for regional promotion using media instruments. The study provides concrete examples of successful campaigns designed to increase public awareness of the region’s achievements and opportunities. It also examines special projects, information campaigns, and marketing initiatives aimed at strengthening the region’s investment attractiveness, environmental sustainability, and cultural heritage. The article explores the issue of coherence between the official image promoted by state authorities and the actual perception of the region among the population. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to developing a positive regional image. This approach combines strategic management of information flows with the real modernization of the region’s social and economic environment. The author offers several recommendations for public authorities and communication specialists to enhance the processes of creating and maintaining a favorable regional image. In particular, the article discusses possible ways to increase openness and transparency of administrative decision-making, and also the future development of digital instruments for attracting broader audiences.