Botnev Vladimir

This article discusses the peculiarities of the domestic ethno-confessional portrait and the pressing issue of social consolidation in contemporary Russian society, which is caused by historical and political factors. Both linguistically and theologically, the authors explore a range of methods for understanding tradition. Emphasis is placed on implementing and interiorizing religious traditions into the legal system. One of the core outcomes of the processes under consideration is establishing a dialog platform for interreligious communication, which will contribute to forming a consolidated civil society. Referring to the retrospective analysis, the authors point out that domestic history has many examples of various approaches to resolving this problem as well as a range of experiences applied in contemporary realities. At the same time, the work in the areas of social consolidation, civil identity formation, etc., is intensified by the ever-increasing pressure from foreign policy. These efforts collectively form the foundation for maintaining Russia's territorial integrity and socio-political order. Traditions are undoubtedly one of these foundations, and their popularization and preservation are given particular importance in contemporary public and scientific discourse.

This material is a review of the scientific monograph ‘Artificial Intelligence: Legal View' by Morkhat P. M. (M.: Buki Vedi, 2017. 257 p.). The reviewed work is a remarkable collection of information, thoughts, calculations and conclusions, it fully covers emerging issues and problems, negative challenges and positive prospects, opportunities associated with the use of artificial intelligence. The work contains a comprehensive scientific and legal (theoretical, legal, constitutional, legal, international legal, administrative and legal) study of the features, legal nature, scope and limits of applicability of units (systems and devices) of artificial intelligence, as well as their legal regulation of development, production, programming, turnover, application, functioning, self-learning and self-development, cessation of life (destruction) and utilization. In the scientific work of Morkhat P. M. considered conceptual approaches to understanding, interpretation and definition of legal responsibility for the actions of the artificial intelligence unit, describes the features of its application in various areas, taking into account their specifics, the possible risks are shown. The monograph describes the possibilities of ensuring the security and protection of human rights and freedoms in the conditions of application of new technologies and specified units. The author analyzed the main obstacles to the observance of human rights (including privacy, confidentiality of personal information, oblivion in public space, communication with another person). The main approaches to the improvement of legislation in the designated sphere are described.

The article deals with issues related to the provision of state and municipal services in the Russian Federation. The relationship between the terms «public service» and «state service» is explored, while it is noted that the legal science has not developed a unified approach to this issue at present. The article outlines the basic features of state and municipal services. It is emphasized that public services can be provided only if there is an appropriate infrastructure consisting of software and information tools with the help of which both interagency interaction and communication of state authorities with applicants can be carried out. The authors note that administrative procedures are the necessary tool to render public services and mediate the interaction of state authorities with the population in a normative form. The authors argue that administrative procedures ensure the legality in conducting public administration. The article also examines the role and importance of administrative regulations in the effectiveness of state and municipal management. It is noted that the administrative regulations are still a relatively new legal phenomenon for Russia.

This article explores the issues related to corruption in the Russian education system. It is noted that corruption is detrimental to both to the state and the society as well as to private individuals. The bribery issues of the Uniform State Examination at the school level are considered in particular. Corruption issues in the system of the higher professional and postgraduate education and in publishing of educational literature and manuals are also reviewed. The author draws a conclusion that the level of corruption in the Russian educational system has approached critical levels.