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Vol 17, No 1 (2025)
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SOCIAL PROBLEMS OF A SOCIETY

8-14 90
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According to the author, the problem of the labor market remains relevant.  The need to analyze the position of university graduates in the labor market is due to two major circumstances, namely the complexity of employment of young specialists and the need to develop the human resources potential of the country’s labor market. The article structures the qualities that influence the increase in the level of competitiveness of university graduates and identifies common qualities of graduates for three universities, namely the Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health (NSU), St. Petersburg State University of Economics (SPbSUE), and Zinichev Saint-Petersburg University of the State Fire Service of the EMERCOM of Russia (SPb USFS EMERCOM). The authors also identified special qualities indicating the features of training graduates of these universities.

15-25 100
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The article presents the results of a scientific and practical study on the reasons for the emergence of aggressive modern media content. The authors reveal issues regarding the classification of the types of aggressive content. The characteristics of the main forms of modern aggressive media content, as well as the specifics of the information and psychological impact of aggressive content on the perception of the target audience are presented. The article discusses the measures of counteraction and gatekeeping of content containing aggressive elements.

26-35 60
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The article analyzes inclusivity, tolerance, and trust as essential social values in modern management practice. It is argued that inclusion recognizes and appreciates the diversity of each individual and sets itself the task of ensuring their comprehensive inclusion and participation in public life. Tolerance reveals the ability of society or its members to accept and respect differences between people, especially in cases where these differences can lead to conflicts or misunderstandings. Trust is an attribute of social interactions at all levels of social management (personal, process, institutional, organizational). The article presents the ambiguity of approaches to understanding the aspects under study in scientific discourse. Under present-day conditions, the regulation of social processes, both at the institutional and individual levels, requires theoretical rethinking and practical transformation. The sphere of labor and employment cannot yet demonstrate an unambiguously constructive and responsible attitude to enriching management practice with a conscious inclusive approach. Employment of persons with disabilities is largely formal in nature; employers often take a wait-and-see and cautious position, considering the hiring of “special” applicants as potential losses. Inclusivity and tolerance should be presented in current agenda as social values, which are although difficult to achieve, but the most significant in the context of striving for a socially responsible world order. The article authors believe that the formation of a culture of trust is a necessary link in the process of reassessing norms and values, with gradual elimination of stereotypes.

36-44 78
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The article examines family relations in the current processes of globalization and modernization, as well as new trends in them, and factors strengthening and weakening family and marriage relations. The degree of the problem state of knowledge is analyzed. The work also presents the extent the views on the past and the present coincide. The current state of the concept of traditional Uzbek family in modern society, the exchange of values, and changes in family and marriage relations in the last ten years, as well as the reasons for the increase in the number of divorces are analyzed. Moreover, the emphasis is placed on the processes of labor migration and its impact on modern family and marriage relations, as well as on the question whether economic income brings benefit or harm to families. In the article, the author also analyzes the social aspects of migration processes and family problems arising in a developing society, and proposes their solutions.

45-56 70
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The article examines the structure of the Central Committee as the top leadership of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF). The article presents the results of a qualitative study of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation senior party establishment, which revealed the sources of recruitment of the political elite analyzed in detail. The author used the structural and biographical method to identify the key sources of personnel reproduction within the top leadership of the party during a detailed analysis of a wide range of data fromofficial websites, biographical portals, mass media materials, etc. It is concluded that the main source of recruitment of elites within the Communist Party of the Russian Federation is the party through the procedure of creating a layer of intra-party bureaucracy. It is stated that, despite the constant renewal of the senior party leadership members, the political elite is generally stable. At the same time, the author concludes that there is a hierarchy system within the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation that presents two levels of the top leadership members. In particular, some have a deputy’s seat, while others do not. A number of differences related to the nature of the leadership of the party chairman were also revealed in the Central Committee composition and the Central Committee Presidium.

57-69 63
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The study is aimed at describing the model of management of counteraction to destructive information network influence (DINI) on public consciousness in terms of application of system, communicative, and managerial approaches. The work presents the analysis of the importance of correct goal-setting for maintaining in society the proper state of psychological and social stability determining the optimal level of social mentality, that is, the key factor of counteraction to destructive information network influence. The content and essence of the process are studied, depending on objective and subjective factors as necessary, historically justified and objective conditions of stability and progress of society.

70-77 49
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The author studied the correlation between the employer brand strength and the commitment of employees to the organization. The article discusses the principles of using the organizational commitment model of J. Meyer and N. Allen, the Brand Asset Valuator model of the Young & Rubicam agency. The results of a pilot empirical study aimed at determining the degree and factors of influence of the employer brand strength on employee loyalty are analyzed. A search for factors that reduce the importance of social aspects in enterprise management was performed.

THE LAW IN A STATE AND PERSON LIFE

78-86 66
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The article discusses the fact that in the context of the society digitalization, public institutions with the words digital or electronic in their names are emerging. Earlier  we could only imagine a gadget or a generalized technology as electronic, however these  days these can include the processes of communication, education, trade (e-commerce),  as well as global society-type or state-type institutions. Such a state institution as electronic justice is interesting for research, since any member of society, regardless of citizenship, age, or legal capacity, can become its participant. For example, minor children of a married couple can participate in divorce proceedings; stateless persons or persons with foreign citizenship (nationality) can act as a party to a civil case on termination of a lease agreement; and incapacitated persons can be a party to cases considered in special proceedings. In other words, electronic justice reflects in the life of every person and every situation that can be resolved in court. In this regard, according to the article author, it is important to assess the extent to which electronic justice in Russia is developed, accessible, and effective. Given  the vast territory of the state, different income levels, coverage areas with access to high-speed Internet connection, large distances from settlements to the nearest judicial authorities  in accordance with the requirements for jurisdiction, the issue of accessibility of electronic  justice for everyone is acute and relevant.

87-95 53
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The authors argue that the main areas of sociological analysis concerning the effectiveness of prosecutorial supervision include various aspects related to evaluating the activities of the prosecutor’s office in terms of their impact on social processes. In this regard, the authors attempted to study these areas. Sociological analysis of the effectiveness of prosecutorial supervision is an important tool for understanding the role of the prosecutor’s office in modern society. It not only facilitates an assessment of the current situation, but also offers recommendations for improving the performance of prosecutorial authorities. Ultimately, this contributes to the reinforcement of the rule of law and public order.

96-106 66
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The article examines the institution of reading out testimony of participants in criminal proceedings in the presence of contradictions between the testimony given by the process participant and that given previously in court or at the pre-trial stage. The work presents the historical analysis of the process of generating the principle of immediacy of criminal proceedings in Russia and the principle of free assessment of evidence. A comparative legal analysis of the regulation of the institution of disclosure of previously given testimony in the USA, Germany, and Russia is performed in order to assess the influence of the criminal process model on the procedure for reading out previously given testimony. The authors concluded that the use of the wording “substantial controversy” in  the norms of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation (CPC RF), regulating  the procedure for reading out testimony, creates uncertainty in practice while not being  an adequate guarantee of ensuring equality of participants in criminal proceedings and  the adversarial principle. In this regard, the authors propose a version of changes to the current regulation 

107-115 87
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The article discusses the issues of implementation of the constitutional right of citizens for free medical care in rural areas, enshrined in Article 41 of the Russian Constitution. The main problems and obstacles faced by residents of remote regions are analyzed, such as lack of medical equipment, shortage of qualified specialists and limitedaccess to high-quality medical services. The legal and organizational aspects determining the availability of free medicine in rural areas are studied. Particular attention is paid to the need for an integrated approach to solving the identified problems, including educational initiatives, increased funding for health care, and active involvement of local communities in the process of improving health care. The authors provide statistical data which clarify the relevance of the topic under consideration

116-123 61
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The article discusses the mechanisms for the inclusion of electronic evidence (messengers, audio recordings, video materials, digital correspondence) in civil and arbitration proceedings. The relevance is associated with the rapid increase in digital communication and the need to agree on the evidentiary status of such information. The novelty of the work consists in the comparative study of court decisions, which enables to identify the heterogeneity of practice and the factors influencing the recognition of correspondence or recordings as convincing evidence. The study describes the legal instruments for recording digital data, examines materials on the examination of the authenticity of audio and video evidence, notarization, and inspection of messengers. Particular attention is paid to assessing the legality of such evidence and respect for the rights of interlocutors. The study aimed to formulate the principles of admissibility of electronic files and determine methodological techniques to reduce judges’ doubts when considering materials. An analysis of legislation, judicial practice and scientific literature was conducted to solve the problems. The conclusion presents an overview of the findings comprising the conditions for the use of such evidence.

124-132 86
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The article states that corruption — whether committed by legal entities or individuals, in the public or private sector — is a long-standing phenomenon. The global awareness of its negative consequences, regardless of a country’s stage of development, and the associated societal costs have prompted an active response from states to combatcorruption. The persistent interest in anti-corruption research determines the diversity of corruption manifestations and the sustainable reproduction of corruption practices. This article aims to provide a theoretical examination of anti-corruption mechanisms and tools. The authors define the elements of the administrative mechanism for countering corruption, highlighting two stages (preventive and reactionary), each of which is implemented by means of specific anti-corruption instruments. The work analyses the relationship between the concepts of anti-corruption instruments and administrative and legal measures for countering corruption. Additionally, it explores electronic government as an administrative anti-corruption tool.

133-140 70
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The article discusses the situation of copyright infringement in the Internet space in Vietnam. According to the researchers, the problem of piracy in the digital environment in Vietnam is acute and difficult to resolve. The authors disclosed the causes that provoked the current situation. Firstly, the copyright holder cannot prove that he is the owner of the work under copyright, or his actual damage; secondly, he cannot detect the violation of his rights; thirdly, illegal content remains too in demand. In order to resolve these obstacles, according to the authors, it is advisable to introduce such legal measures as the Three strikes policy and the provisions of Directive 2001/29/EC.



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