Ryabchenko Alexander N.

The article examines the Lipetsk region’s implementation of political-economic strategy sessions, which represent innovative approach to social diagnostics in regional domestic policy. Empirical data demonstrates that the format has the potential to create a comprehensive diagnostic system that provides high-quality management information. The presented interdisciplinary approach is relevant to new challenges and enables a novel system of interaction between authorities and citizens. Indicators of trust, quality of communication, and public satisfaction are becoming as important as traditional economic and infrastructure metrics. This entails a transformation of domestic policy instruments. Social architecture is replacing the administrative methods and short-term political strategies that are typical of election cycles. A socio-political framework based on mutual recognition and engagement is considered essential for ensuring long-term political stability.