Vol. 16 No. 2 (2014)

Владимир Путин выступил 18 марта 2014 года в Кремле перед депутатами Государственной Думы, членами Совета Федерации, руководителями регионов России и представителями гражданского общества.

A group of research and teaching staff of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration held a training workshop for state and municipal employees of the Crimea. The goals and objectives of the workshop were ventilated in an interview with E.J. Kireyeva a Professor at the Faculty of IIPAM.

The article presents the basic parameters of Crimea in the geopolitical model which can serve as a template within the geopolitical world order. Such model has similarities with current geopolitical positions. The treatise also provides a fertile ground for feature creative reflections and rethinking amplitude and capacity. The Crimean example impacts upon the artificial negativeness of toponomic changes. Glancing at the world through the prism of the Crimean geo-poetics confirms the differences of the Russian geopolitical school from that of its Western counterpart. Such outlook was primarily created above all by poets, writers, publicists and other luminaries looking within the prism of their geopolitical model and then by scientists and subsequently by the military thereby establishing a set geopolitical model. The presence of poets and of poetics thereby establishing a set geopolitical model and other notable nationalist geopolitical schools predetermined the motion and direction of geopolitics to that of the geo-poetics. The deepening attention given to the different characteristics of the geopolitical space is mainly due to the use of approaches in geo-history which thereafter also establishes and entrenches such a geopolitical model. Subsequently geo-culture also establishes and entrenches such a geopolitical model. Geo-economics similarly also entrenches such establishment of the geopolitical model. Subsequently with time such areas assume their own uniqueness having their own historical, cultural and economic spheres of identity and influence as their main position which soon thereafter also establishes and entrenches such a geopolitical model. The geo-poetics of Crimea helps us understand the causes of un-programmed causes understandable by many locals and other non-local entities and peoples of such wider geopolitical processes and presenting them in due course nonlinearly through constant development and interaction with historical, cultural, social and psychological factors which soon thereafter establishes and entrenches such a geopolitical model.

The theme of the article relates the formation of the city's image as a factor in its socio-economic development. The influence of the image of the city to achieve the objectives of its socio-economic development is considered, on the example of Barnaul (Altai Territory). The research shows that in order to achieve its goals and achieve the perspectives of socio-economic development of the city it is imperative to assign tasks for the improvement of the city image. This factor will facilitate a more efficient realization of various kinds of goals. During the research of this paper, the author developed a technique in the formation of the image of the city. One of its key aspects is the analysis of conformity of the image with the objectives and tasks of its socio-economic development. This matrix was developed as an «objectives/ image» considered approach. On the basis of the proposed matrix the image correction is made in accordance with the objectives and tasks of the socio-economic development of the city, taking into account the needs, demands and expectations of consumers and citizens. The image of a city is, on the one hand, a mirror reflecting its socio-economic development and on the other hand - the driving force of its development. Moreover, the attractive image of the city can either be a separate driving force (as a competitive advantage), which can amplify all the other competitive advantages of the city. In an alternative measure, the negative image of the city reduces the significance of all its advantages. This factor is due to the subjective perceptions of socio-economic development by «consumers of the city». In other words, the emotional perceptions of competitive advantages and disadvantages can greatly change the emerging image of the city.

The article probes into the present notion of State housing policy: the concept, its objectives and characteristics, in its present development stage. It examines the current designated priorities of the new State housing policies in Russia and France. It prescribes the author's definition of “public housing policy” and analyzes the main objectives of such national housing policy.

This article attempts to analyze the current state of affairs in the Russian automotive industry. It examines the basic trends in the industry on a global scale, and looks into the main reasons hindering the development of the industry in Russia. It outlines the key prerequisites for subsequent growth of the automobile industry in Russia proposes a number of measures needed to promote the development of the industry. It designates the basic preconditions for the subsequent growth of the automobile industry and the appropriate measures required to promote the development of the industry. First and foremost all businesses operating in the industry were segmented according to specific features inherent in them. It examines each segment, presenting brief characteristics, and detectable strengths and weaknesses. It identifies the main risks faced by the domestic automotive industry in an era of world economic globalization, as well as the effects of the country's accession in the World Trade Organization and the Customs Union.

In our modern era, the maintenance of internal security appears to be one of the fundamental national objectives. As a consequence, it is important to develop a theoretical framework in analyzing the appropriate military and economic demands relating to the interior ministry armed forces (MVD) of Russia (as an element of the whole system of military and economic demands of the national military structure). The article defines the military and economic demands of the interior ministry armed forces (MVD) of Russia and describes their characteristics and its role in the military structure and the economic demands of national military institutions in the modern era.

The article is devoted to the methods and tools of an open selection of professional public managers of the federal and regional levels, the introduction of a competency-based model for evaluating candidates for the position in the context of good governance career-occupational trajectories of civil servants. Proposed methods are ventilated of an open selection of staff recruitment, developed by a team of experts by independent noncommercial organizations “The Agency of strategic initiatives in new projects promotion.”

The article investigates the need for new competencies of public servants in terms of human resource development, disclosures in the nature of public rights, forging of globalized information communications in the increasing complexity of a self-organizing society. It draws attention to the trend of civil society restructuring with the inclusion of legally registered non-governmental organizations with the scope of formulating self-organizing entities via Internet communications. The author endeavors to define new priorities in work performance services of public servants. Their implementation requires the mastery of innovative competencies and the introduction of additional regulations relating to public service positions in terms of interaction with citizens. It proposes the creation of a special training program for the development of innovative competencies and innovative options as a blueprint regarding official regulations for government employees.

In the article, the term and concept of the professional identity of the public servant is investigated as well as its influence on the institutionalization of a public servants' professional identity. The author's research evidences the problems of professional identification of public servants and how this impacts in their identity dilemmas with other institutions and communities.

An interview with the Deputy Head of the Federal Treasury, Stanislaus Prokofiev given within the auspices of the Gaidar Forum 2014, devoted to the development of the Russian Treasury on the implementation of information technologies in the activities of supervisory bodies. He emphasizes the necessity of increasing openness in government as a prerequisite of the implementation of anti-corruption policies and cooperation from civil society.

The article discusses the legal aspects of the modernization of higher education in the new paradigm of the Russian education system. Socio-economic and political processes in Russia, had and continue to have a significant impact on the system of higher education. It must be noted however, that the development of public relations in the field of higher education on the basis of innovation and market economic conditions did not find a sufficient legal fastening.

Российская академия народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте Российской Федерации подписала ряд соглашений о сотрудничестве в области образования и науки с ведущими вузами Испании. В соответствии с ними будут осуществляться программы академической мобильности и совместных научных исследований.

The relevance of the “State public service” course has confirmed that there is a necessity for further reforms in the public service. The obligatory need in focusing on the problems of legal regulation of the public service, enhancing the openness and accessibility to it, necessary adaptation of anti-corruption measures as well as determining the ratio of administrative and service rights, are critically ventilated by the reviewer as well as highlighting proposed changes of positive aspects needed to be made in this sphere.

In this article the author presented the findings of a scientific research project titled “Culture, religion and society” operating in the Republic Tatarstan. The project developed a modern methodological and conceptualy theoretical basis in the research program relative to studying the history and interfaith relations, generalized experience of interfaith and interethnic relations in the Republic. It also analyzes a number of key problems and stories of denominational church-state relations in the Volga-Urals region.

The article reflects the diplomatic activity of Alexander Griboyedov (1795[?] - 1829) - the author of the famous comedy «Woe from Wit» and the compelling activity of Griboyedov as an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as Russia's representative in Persia is considered. It is shown that, in spite of the critical attitude to modern arrangements, Griboyedov was loyal to the authorities and apparently, did not belong to the secret society of the Decembrists. The choice of Griboyedov, civil service was not a betrayal of the principles of independence, proclaimed by Chatsky, the protagonist character of «Woe from Wit». The statements of Chatsky expressed the ideal norm, but the author did not consider them as being a program intended for literal embodiment.

This article is devoted to the activities of the Russian admiral and explorer of the Far East, Gennady Nevel'skoi (1813-1876) who explored new areas and strengthened the position of the Russian Empire in the Far East.

In an interview with the chairman of Kazakhstan's Agency for Civil Service Affairs, Mr. Alikhan Baimenov talks about the Public Service Institute of his country by focusing on the reforms associated with law No. 453-I dated 23 July 1999 of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On Civil Service”, the further improvement of accepted norms and system selection and the monitoring of professionalism of civil servants.

The article analyzes the convergent and divergent interests of BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). The results of the analysis allow us to formulate five principles of interaction of interests of BRICS countries: 1) The principle of interests' quality. The analysis arrives at a clear notion of the number of areas of strategic convergence of interests and their quality parameters which exceed those differences. This circumstance is a determining factor in the long term sustainability of the BRICS group; 2) The principle of coinciding and divergent uncoinsiding interests. The outcome of the analysis demonstrates that the common interests of BRICS countries essentially are not related to non coinciding interests. Of greater importance is the ability of BRICS countries to work in such a way so as to not interfere with fragmentary differences unrelated to cooperation on strategic issues; 3) the principle of interests' harmonization. Different interests of BRICS countries (especially tacticalin nature for example, climate issues) can be harmonized within the group. Tactical issues on which agreement is not reached can be discussed within other international institutions in order to avoid BRICS efficiency fallings. With the expansion of cooperation the number of disagreements between the group may increase. In this context an unlimited sovereignty of BRICS countries has an important role. This is so, as when one country is opposed to a collective position there exists no mechanism for the application of collective pressure to be applied, since, BRICS nations highly appreciate national sovereignty; 4) the principle of partial mismatches of declared and real policy. There are differences between the abstract BRICS communiqu regulations and real political decisions of BRICS countries made on several issues; 5) the principle of direct proportion between institutionalization of BRICS and deinstitutionalization of IBSA and RIC. With the expansion of agenda issues of BRICS countries discussions in parallel formats can logically fit into the collective BRICS agenda. As practice shows BRICS countries and parallel formats are compliant, but the agendas can intersect. This fact may contribute to the escalation of mistrust between the group participants in the future.

In the article the author considers the process of integration of migrants in the European Union labour market, and the different integration programs related to the management and control of immigration arising as a result of domestic and foreign policy aspects relative to this phenomenon. For the successful integration of migrants, there needs to be a closer and more intense participation by them in the social, cultural, economic and political life of the host countries of the European Union. Special attention is paid towards the measures and programs (particularly at the local level) where the migrant workers live, work, and integrate in their new socio-cultural environment. The programs assisting the integration of migrants, are seen as being more successful when they are largely carried out by local organizations and agencies which take into account the specific countries and cultures where such migrants originate from in the successful integration within the European Union Countries. One such example is that of Germany, where the author demonstrates the scale of work having been carried out in this direction and evaluating the achieved and under achieved goals envisaged by such program. The topic is of relevance especially in the context of the ever-growing influx of migrants in countries of the European Union, the significant socio-cultural differences existing between them and the local population and the problems of the successful integration of the foreign labor force in the European Union being one of the key issues. These events resulted in policy changes relating to labour resources by European countries due mainly to the external influx of migrant cheap labour. As such in many European cities migrant labour is considered an important resource in filling the gaps in deficiencies of qualified labour resources.

The article discusses the features of ideological, political, constitutional and legal developments and their influence in the formation of civil society institutions within a democratic state.

The article deals with contemporary issues of human rights advocacy of constitutional courts in the Russian Federation and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, identifies the features of its content based on the characteristics of the legal status of constitutional courts, as well as their place in the system of a modern democratic state. It investigates the relationships of human rights values/freedoms (and other fundamental constitutional protections ensuring and maintaining the implementation of constitutionally directed actions) as part of the functions of the judiciary's constitutional control. The article further examines the role of constitutional courts in the implementation of international human rights standards within the auspices of their national legal systems.

After almost 20 years of operation, the Russian stock market continues to be at the level of stock markets in underdeveloped countries. Low levels of protection of minority shareholders eventually has led to a reduced interest from private equity investors in the Russian stock market. To increase the attractiveness of Russia as an investment platform for foreign portfolio investors, it is essential to develop an internal equity market which will provide the necessary investment resources for economic growth and create the foundations for attracting foreign investors. The formation of the domestic share market should start by attracting investment pension funds, insurance companies, public companies and mutual funds. In addition, there need to be developed appropriate tax incentives for shareholders, improved legislative safeguards regarding the interests of minority shareholders, a simplification of the share acquisition process by private investors, diversification of the economy so as to stimulate the rise of innovative activity, reduce red tape, combat corruption and improve the internal operations and infrastructure of the stock market which measures will subsequently help to improve the Russian share market. In this respect, Russia faces the ambitious task of building an effective communications channel with international and domestic investors, the successful implementation of which will largely depend on the prospects of its economic growth.

In article is disclosed the actual problem of scientific knowledge of the phenomenon of corruption. The goal of obtaining a new scientific knowledge in the field of socio-cultural knowledge of the phenomenon of corruption. One of the elements of corruption as a kind of culture are the corrupt subculture. Subculture author regards as a significant element of a society's culture, one of the indicators of its status and development, and corrupt subculture as an element of culture of corruption. Scientific contribution of the author is expressed: 1) to develop models for the formation of subcultures of corruption, allocation of its properties and functions;2) the development of a scientific approach to addressing corruption as a social and cultural phenomenon; 3) the author's approach to knowledge can be the basis for the development of new tools and methods to counter corruption