Vol. 25 No. 3 (2023)

The article considers the system of state strategic planning and focuses on the issue of the planning period. Usually, it is either a multiple of the period for which the state budget is formed, or it is proportional to a decade,or it is rather politically biased at all.The Russian economy needs transformation for the coming sixth technological tenor. The new industrial policy based on the core industries of the emerging tenor, requires rapid upgrading of the fixed assets of all economic sectors. For example, the construction industry requires two strategic phases - the period of providing all spheres of the economy with new fixed assets and the period of development within the framework of the new tenor. The article addresses the issue by analyzing the increase in productivity and its degree in the core of the prevailing technology tenor as well as in the core of the emerging one.The model of logistic dynamics of cumulative quantities defines the moment of transition as the moment when the increase in the productivity function within the old tenor tends to zero, while the productivity of labor in the new order starts to grow and exceeds the productivity in the old one.The research results broaden the approach for predicting the onset of changes in the economic system and shifts in the industrial sector’s layout.

The article examines how automation, digitalization, and digital transformation affect the restructuring of executive powers.The author researched the organizational systems of digital transformation and noticed distinctions in the methods of structuring the main departments of the federal executive power engaged in digital transformation initiatives. Particular attention is paid to the impact of generative artificial intelligence technologies on organizational and reorganizational issues in the activities of public authorities. The article provides forecasts on further use of modern information and communication technologies,including extraterritorial approaches in selecting personnel for the state civil service,as well as the prospects for the emergence of a meta-universe of public authorities. The author separates the concepts of "automation" and "digitalization", emphasizing that the latter has significant effects on service activities, including the implementation of public functions, reducing costs, increasing the speed and quality of managerial decision-making, and, in addition, providing greater access to resources for both civil servants and consumers of public and municipal services. At the same time, the emphasis is not just on digitization of processes, but on changing the logic and approaches to public administration and service delivery.

The dynamics of modern social processes in various object environments (from small enterprises to state bodies) aggravates the problem of finding not onlyone’s own place in the seemingly chaotically developing external environment but also opportunities to ensure progressive development in it. The development of any social object will be highly complicated if we do not clearly understand the existence and the potential change of the relationships and dependencies that emerge under the influence of different conditions and factors.For a long time,the possible prospects for the development of such an object were and are determined based on the social potential at its disposal. The main emphasis is often on the use and possibility of transformation of both owned and borrowed resources. This implies a specific adversarial (competitive) relationship without considering the interests of other objects.

The article discusses the factors, which determine production location according to spatial theories. The idea of these theories, particularly in Russian literature, was set forth during a time when these areas had not been considered in regional economic studies. Given the increasing attention to border regions in both domestic and foreign sources, we need to understand how these regions fit into basic methodological approaches. The article pays particular attention to such theories as W. Christaller's theory of central places and A. Loesch's theory of the organization of economic space. These two approaches provide a relatively complete explanation of the peculiarities and regularities of the spatial organization of border regions' economies. However, they have limitations in the analysis of the development process for the economies of border regions, and in developing regional policy instruments. There is no theory that fully explains the regularities of the economies in border regions. The adaptation of regional economics methods to such a complex and ambiguous research object like a border region can deepen understanding of its specifics.

The article examines the issues of applying ESG banking in the Russian banking system. It is noted that despite the widespread implementation of this banking model among the Russia’s largest banks, recently there has been a decline in the interest of bankers to support the development of this concept. This is associated with changes in the global geopolitical situation and the sanctions imposed on the largest banks. The other factors include the denial of access for Russian banks to global financial markets, and the Russian Government’s permission to publish financial reports, as well as the decrease of environmental controls. We can consider these events as factors in reducing the cost of maintaining ESG principles in the form required to participate in the international capital turnover. At the same time, the article substantiates the need to keep implementing ESG banking principles as risk protection instruments. When analyzing Russian banking activities, the paper applies a model for assessing risk factors based on the least squares method. As a result, the author identified high-risk areas in the banking activities and a set of risks with regular manifestation. To substantiate these protective methods, the author conducted a structural identification of the mechanisms included in ESG banking and proved their positive impact on minimizing the manifestation of risks and reducing losses. The analyzed hypothesis proved that ESG banking mechanisms can serve as protection for banks against risks arising in the crisis conditions of the Russian economy’s development. The studied model also ensures that their activities become more sustainable and supports their competitiveness in the global financial system.

The article offers an overview of the main stages in the evolution and growth of the Russian lending market. The importance of this research is supported by the fact that the lending market is now playing a critical role in driving the economic growth of the state. The article addresses the impact that different kinds of bank loans in the Russian Federation (commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans) have on the economy.The author considers the theoretical aspects of the «credit» and «lending» concepts and highlights the main forms of lending. The paper identifies the motives for the development of these concepts.The author examined the steps taken in establishing and growing the credit market in the history of Russia. Characteristics of each stage of formation and development of the Russian lending market are considered. The key historical events forming the fundamental basis for developing this market are highlighted. The author pays particular attention to the analysis of the current stage of formation and development of the Russian lending market. Environmental factors that have increased the amount of financial risks and dangers have adversely affected the activities of commercial banks in Russia. This research takes a closer lookat patterns in the growth of Russia’s credit sector and the potential hazards that come with the unstable global environment. The research suggests possible solutions for improving the Russian lending market.

The aim of this article is to highlight the category of «medium-sized business» and consider current difficulties and the need for development. Medium-sized businesses are sometimes described as being in the SME category, but only small and microbusinesses have real benefits and support. The lack of a support system for medium-sized businesses leads to the fact that such enterprises split into several small ones to take advantage of benefits and preferences for small businesses. However, it is the medium-sized business that has the significant potential to strengthen social stability and create new jobs. It is worth noting that in Russian reality big business is not always effective in the implementation of a number of projects. At the same time, there are restrictive and administrative barriers for medium-sized enterprises to enter this sphere. In Russia, there are several programs and measures aimed at supporting medium-sized businesses. For example, the federal program «Development of Small and Medium-sized Entrepreneurship and Increasing its Competitiveness for the Period until 2030», which provides for the allocation of funds for the development of the SME sector. In Russia, small and medium-sized businesses continue to be key drivers of the country’s economic development. The development of medium-sized businesses contributes to increased competition in the market, stimulates innovation, provides employment opportunities, and improves the living standards of the population.

The article examines the relationship between construction sector and economic growth at national and regional levels in Russia. International researchers are deeply interested in assessing such dependence for different countries and groups of states and we can review numerous works on this subject. However, not so many of them are devoted to Russia. Still, in Russia, the correlation between the construction sector and economic growth is similarly relevant. Many regulatory documents and scientific reports refer to construction as a «driver of the Russian economy». To substantiate this we need justification, verification, and quantification. The article assesses the relationship between the construction sector and economic growth at national and regional levels. The issue of substantiation and evaluation of this dependence for the regional level is less studied in the literature. Nevertheless, the results show that this dependence exists and is statistically significant. For example, we can find similar studies on the relationship between the scale of the construction industry and the value of gross regional product in provinces in China and Iran. State economic policy should recognize the complexities of such relationships at the regional level.

The article explores the impact of well-being programs on employee health, job satisfaction, and productivity. Based on recent research and real-life examples, the article highlights the benefits of these programs for both employees and organizations. Many businesses across the globe have demonstrated the positive effects of implementing wellness programs. Fostering a positive company culture that prioritizes health and wellness is critical to the success of workplace wellness programs. The article discusses the challenges faced by businesses, emphasizing the importance of a personalized approach that is appropriate to a company's unique needs and resources. The paper argues for the feasibility and effectiveness of corporate well-being programs in a variety of industries. The authors provide recommendations, which can be used to form and develop corporate integrated programs to promote employee well-being.

The article attempts to comprehend the concepts of «information», «communication», «mass communication», «mass media», and «journalism» within the large-scale media transformation induced by the emergence of new media practices. The results of the terminology analysis demonstrate that the current concepts are not sufficient to express the changes occurring in the media environment, resulting in the creation of the new concept of «media communications». The author presents various approaches to the interpretation of the «media communications» concept. The general point is the syncretism of individual, group, and mass formats of information transmission through various communicative means. The implementation of new techniques in the distribution of information has launched the reformation in media professionals’ education. The research aims to explore the meaning of such terms as «information», «communication», «mass media», and «media communications» in the context of current media use, as well as to examine educational programs in the «Media Communications» training direction.

В статье анализируются национальные интересы, глобальные и региональные приоритеты российской дипломатии через призму нововведений Концепции внешней политики России 2023 года. Акцентируется внимание на преемственности и новшествах новой редакции Концепции. Необходимость обновления базового документа стратегического планирования внешнеполитической деятельности Российской Федерации обусловлена геополитическими изменениями, которые повлекли за собой начало специальной военной операции. Становление многополярного мира, укрепление новых центров силы, а также диверсификация инструментов и отраслей дипломатической практики определили контур новой редакции Концепции. Авторы приходят к выводу, что в современных реалиях претерпевает изменения язык дипломатии. С учетом невозможности реализации всех задач в сфере внешней политики на официальном уровне актуальность приобретают новые треки дипломатического взаимодействия, повышается роль различных акторов в защите и продвижении позиции Российской Федерации на международной арене. Существенно трансформируются иерархия и географическое определение границ ключевых региональных направлений внешней политики России.

Developing the transport and logistics system in the direction of Russian-Chinese cross-border cooperation is an important direction not only from the point of view of economic prospects, but also from the point of view of political cooperation. The article is devoted to the development and substantiation of proposals for deepening the integration processes of the transport and logistics market in Russia and China. The trends in developing the world market of transport and logistics services are analyzed with an emphasis on the border regions of Russia and China. The author identified the key problems and possible directions for their solution to deepen the additional integration between the border regions and assessed the effectiveness of developing the transport infrastructure of the border regions of Russia, as well as the prospects for integrating Russia into the system of world economic relations in the Asia-Pacific Region (APR).

The article discusses the public assessment for the contemporary state of the Russian Federation and the forecasting of its desired future, as described in the publications in the Russian mass media. The research of the Institute of Ethnologyand Anthropologyof the Russian Academyof Sciences,based on content analysis of Russian media materials published from October 2022 to May 2023, revealed the deep-seated concerns of the Russian society, which were intensified by its representatives in the Russian media space during the difficult period for the country.The materials of the research demonstrate some dissatisfaction of society with the current situation and a willingness to change and improve various spheres of social life.The media platforms present numerous specific directions for the state’s development.Researchers associate the increase in public anxiety in the media sphere not only with the current geopolitical conditions but also with the fact that the new generation of Russians wants to understand and decide what is more crucial for the country’s successful development: radical changes, political and economic reforms or sustainability, gradual development with consistent solutions to urgent challenges? The most discussed topics in the Russian media sphere are the attitude of Russians towards the West and Western civilization, the directions of interaction between the new Russia and the countries of the West and East, the possibility of moving forward while preserving tradition and upholding the spiritual and moral values.The studyresults provide recommendations for governmental and public structures regulating federal and regional information policy.

The article addresses the problem of deviant behavior prevention among young people. The study revealed the urgency for developing instruments to optimize the process of preventing youth involvement in extremist groups (using Moscow as an example) and identified problems in the organization and implementation of this process.Among the effective methods,the author suggests the use of such instruments as express scanning of situations of extremist tendencies and identification of potential actors of extremist activity at the level of a given organization,hedging of extremist activities (reducing the risk of extremist manifestations in situations of various degrees of uncertainty), reconstruction of «inputs» and «outputs» of both stages, the transformation of the composition and functionality of the main actors in the implementation of the stages and changing the system of strategic orientation of the process.