According to the author, modern artificial intelligence (AI) technologies radically transform the public administration system, enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and adaptability of decision-making. This article discusses the key socio-technological instruments developed through AI and their impact on public administration processes. An analysis of promising fields of AI application at the interface with social management technologies, including automation of administrative processes, predictive analytics, and personalized interaction with citizens, is performed. A conclusion was made about the need for an integrated approach to the implementation of AI tools, given the socioeconomic consequences and strategic priorities of public policy, based on the latest achievements in the management sociology.

According to the article authors, the analysis of studies performed over the past five years has revealed the absence of the interest of scientists in analyzing the processes of historical memory formation among young people. These days, this problem is especially urgent. In this regard, there is a need to study the state of historical memory among students, as well as to search for the most effective methods and ways of its formation. The study aimed to reveal the role of cultural and historical memory in the life of student-age population. The article reveals the problem of illiteracy, in particular the presence of gaps associated with lack of knowledge about the historical past of the mother country. The general attitude of students to history is analyzed.

The article presents the dynamics of family problems in the focus of the implementation of national projects in Russia. It also identifies the priority ways to improve the existing system of state social benefits aimed at strengthening the institution of the family, which is currently experiencing a severe crisis. The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the national project “Demography” in the Irkutsk region as of 2023–2024. The authors applied a number of sociological methods and techniques, namely statistical analysis of data, analysis of documentary sources, secondary analysis of sociological research materials, online survey of the population, etc. Based on the study results, the importance of social support measures for strengthening family relationships and improving the wellbeing of families in the Irkutsk region is substantiated. It has been established that social benefits play an important role in strengthening the institution of the family in Russia. The scope and availability of these benefits have a direct impact on the stability of family relationships, increasing the level of well-being and the formation of positive trends in the family sphere. The work substantiated the assertion on the presence of potential aspects for improving the social support system for families in the region. According to the authors, information on various measures of family support is currently provided in different sources, which hinders its search and perception. The lack of a centralized resource leads to the fact that families may miss opportunities to receive the support which they are entitled to obtain. In the context of such a social reality, it is proposed to implement a project to develop a consolidated Internet resource “Family Support in the Irkutsk Region”. Practical recommendations are proposed to strengthen the institution of the family by providing social benefits to government bodies, public control bodies, and specialized enterprises in the field of work with families in the Irkutsk Region.

The article argues that in the context of the high rate of distribution of digital technologies, media availability, satisfaction of various social needs in the digital environment, as well as active communications networking, the interest in studying the role of media in the socialization of young people is growing. Research on the influence of media on the youth audience is conducted intensively, with their focuses and aspect angles being diverse. In particular, since 2022, the Saint Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics (SPbUMTE) has been conducting research related to the study of the nature of media consumption by student youth, young people’s assessment of the influence of media channels and persons on their behavior, with young people’s understanding of the phenomenon of call-out culture in the media space, with the study of aspects of Internet communications and constructed network identity. This series was continued by another study of student youth of the Saint Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics conducted in December 2024 with a new focus on assessing the impact of media on youth in the context of information security.

The article discusses the specifics of Chinese business companies’ participation in the United Nations (UN) Global Compact. The Chinese companies’ involvement in the United Nations initiative was used to demonstrate the way of implementation of the idea of voluntary corporate social responsibility with national specifics. The features of the implementation of the Global Compact provisions on the protection of human rights and freedoms, environmental protection, and the prevention of corruption were revealed, taking into account the regulatory framework and practices of Chinese state institutions. The hypothesis was proven that China is implementing a national corporate social responsibility program that corresponds to the idea of “globalization with Chinese characteristics”.

The article presents a sociological analysis of the state and prospects for the development of young people in science in Russia, taking into account modern challenges. Based on an online survey of respondents representing different levels of scientific career, as well as an analysis of secondary data and the use of theoretical methods, the main obstacles to the professional growth of young scientists were identified. The work assesses effectiveness of government measures to support scientific activity and proposes recommendations for their improvement. The study results indicate the need to create an integrated ecosystem combining education, research, and innovation to attract and retain talented young people in science. The data obtained can be used as a basis for making management decisions aimed at increasing the attractiveness of a scientific career and creating favorable conditions for implementing the opportunities of young scientists in Russia.

The article discusses the conflict of compliance of the Russian Federation (RF) with the classical principles of federalism, and reveals the main problems of the existing model classification. Contradictory and conflicting articles of the Russian Constitution are studied from the standpoint of critical analysis. The article presents the specifics and features (positive and negative) of the model of Russian federalism. The authors concluded that federalism is characterized by a stable tendency towards centralization. This is expressed in the power consolidation and adjustment the regional legislation in line with federal legislation.

The article examines the problematic aspects of the legal force of decisions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation (RF), their place in the legal system of the state and the system of sources of law. The work reveals the issue of the legal force of the legal positions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation in the context of public discussions on the possibilities of abolishing the moratorium on the death penalty and taking into account the opinion prevailing in the legal community about the absence in modern legislation of any legal mechanisms to overcome the definition of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation of November 19, 2009 No. 1344-O-R, which enshrined the indefiniteness of the moratorium on death penalty and made its sentencing and implementation on the territory of Russia under the current Constitution of the Russian Federation impossible.

We conducted a criminological analysis of crimes committed using information and telecommunications technologies and computer information. The level, dynamics, and structure of these crimes over the past years were studied. The analyzed statistical data of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and materials from specialized websites (sentences) were used to investigate the most common methods of thievery using the Internet and mobile communications. The work primarily examines the types of fraud, that are most common in this field, using electronic payment instruments (Article 159.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and theft from a bank account, as well as in relation to electronic funds (Article 158, Part 3, Item “d” of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The article mainly focuses on the study of victimological aspects of crimes, since the behavior of victims of thievery, especially fraud, has a pronounced victim nature, that is, the victim seems to allow illegal actions to be committed against him. The reasons for such behavior are of scientific interest and are important for the prevention of theft.

The article examines the history of the development of constitutional control bodies in Russia, from the early stages to the 1917 revolution and ending with modern realities. Particular attention is paid to historical aspects, including the development of constitutional ideas in the 19th century. The authors traced the process of collision of the liberalism and constitutionalism ideas adopted from Western Europe, with the autocratic structures of Russian power. The methods of analysis, comparison, systems approach, historical and legal method were used to study the historical stages, including the reforms of 1906, the October Revolution, the Soviet years, and the creation of the Constitutional Court in post-Soviet Russia. The work covers the period of the constitutional control development in the context of political changes, transformation of the concepts of rights and freedoms, as well as institutional mechanisms ensuring the Constitution protection. It is argued that, despite the presence of a written Constitution, in reality there was no mechanism for protecting the rights of citizens for a long time, and this contributed to the centralization of power and repression. The introduction of the Constitutional Oversight Committee in 1988 was the first step towards reforming the system. However, only the creation of the Constitutional Court in 1991 ensured more effective protection of constitutional rights. It is concluded that the development of constitutional justice in Russia continues in the context of new challenges.

The article discusses pedagogical tools aimed at improving the system of legal nurturing and patriotic upbringing of young people in the university environment of St. Petersburg. The study is relevant due to the introduction of the compulsory subject Fundamentals of Russian Statehood since 2023, intended for forming a high level of legal awareness and legal culture in students, as well as patriotic attitudes as the basis for an active civic engagement aimed at countering legal nihilism. The theoretical aspects of legal nurturing and patriotic upbringing were analyzed, including the formation of civic identity, the development of social responsibility, and the strengthening of national unity. Particular attention is paid to the activity-based approach, interactive teaching methods, project activities, cultural and sports events, as well as the use of digital technologies to improve the educational process effectiveness. The authors identified the main problems in the implementation of patriotic upbringing in universities, such as a fragmented approach, low student motivation, and a lack of qualified personnel. The article proposes pedagogical practices and activities contributing to the formation of a sense of patriotism, legal culture, and active civic engagement in students. According to the authors, this is an important condition for the sustainable development of society and the state under present-day conditions.

The article analyzes the legal mechanisms for imposition of administrative sanctions for driving vehicles while intoxicated, using the example of the Russian Federation (RF) and a number of other countries. The article examines the provisions of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses (CAO RF), the practice of applying the provided sanctions, as well as the consequences of such violations for both individual drivers and the society as a whole. Particular attention is paid to preventive measures, analysis of judicial practice, problems of law enforcement, and international experience in regulating similar situations.

The article is focused on the problem of legal regulation of labor protection issues in fire protection forces. The relevance is due to the need to update the system of standards aimed at preventing occupational injury rates and improving safety when performing actions related to extinguishing fires. The novelty consists in a comprehensive review of current regulations, departmental instructions and the practice of their application, taking into account the variety of formats of firefighters’ activities. The work identified gaps in the existing statutory framework that impede uniform compliance with the rules, as well as difficulties arising in the implementation of the provisions of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation and federal acts in the operational environment. The legal positions outlined in scientific publications are studied, which deal with the shortcomings of a clear algorithm for the prevention of industrial risks and the lack of universal instructions suitable for all types of fire brigades. Particular attention is paid to proposals for structuring the requirements for the assessment of hazardous factors, the introduction of uniform training methods, as well as liability measures established for violations of work safety rules. The study is aimed to systematize segmentary provisions, identify fields for improving the legal framework and formulate potential ways to introduce more detailed regulations. The analysis of statutory enactments, the comparative method and a review of publications by Russian researchers were used to solve the problems. The conclusion presents findings on updating labor protection instructions and the need for coordinated mechanisms for interdepartmental interaction. According to the authors, the article will be useful for the management of firefighting authorities, safety experts and legislators interested in modernizing the relevant legal norms.

According to the author, citizens are aware of the concept of using real estate in economic turnover as collateral, but not always most people think about the level at which the idea of real estate collateral developed in the past and the way it is currently developing. Citizens mostly think about the methods for using real estate as collateral to obtain loans in coins and other currencies, down payments or mortgage loans based on the law. The article examines the concept of real estate, the consequences for the pledger and pledgee when pledging real estate, as well as the rights of a citizen who has pledged his real estate but has not de-mortgaged it in order to conclude a new pledge agreement.