Aim. To show the evolution of the online periodical “Russian Social and Humanitarian Journal”, to identify the features of its current state and outline the directions of its development.

Methodology. To demonstrate the evolution of the online journal, the method of analyzing scientometrics indicators (the authors’ H-index, the impact factor of the academic journal, the number of downloads of articles per year, the number of authors) is used. When describing the history of the periodical, the author uses the method of historical reconstruction, as well as examines the regulatory documents administering the activities of scientific periodicals in Russia.

Results. The evolution of “Russian Social and Humanitarian Journal” is shown and the prospects for its further development are outlined. Research implications. The material of the article can be used by scientometrics specialists to study the specifics of online peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Aim. To develop a classification of subjects taking part in modern hybrid wars.

Methodology. The main content of the study is the analysis of foreign and domestic literature on modern conflicts, hybrid wars. The author used general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, comparison), observation methods, traditional document analysis and case studies.

Results. The conclusion is made that the subjects of hybrid wars are particularly dangerous in the form of alliances of state and non-state actors.

Research implications. The results of this research can be used in scientific and teaching activities during the study of the hybrid war concept, as well as in the work of state bodies responsible for ensuring national security.

Aim. Using a specific example, to identify the features of the representation of modern states in public Telegram channels in the context of the current political agenda concerning Russia’s Special Military Operation in Ukraine.

Methodology. The research is based on a combination of psychological, cultural and communicative approaches; methods of content and contextual analysis are used.

Results. It is established that the systematic and conceptually elaborate presentation of material in the Telegram channel as a source of information contributes to the formation of associative series in the minds of audience in relation to the actors of the global political process, has an ideological coloring and performs educational tasks.

Research implications. The results obtained can be used in the study and research of technologies for shaping the image of modern states; as well as in the activities of specialists in the field of political agitation and propaganda.

Aim. To conduct a comparative analysis of the interpretations of the importance and prospects of the Franco-Russian union in the works of French and Russian thinkers of the liberal and socialist trends in the 19th century.

Methodology. Political-textual and comparative analyses have become the key research methods. The study of the content of the works of French and Russian thinkers of the XIX century and their interpretation of Franco-Russian relations is conducted.

Results. Based on the analysis of the views of a number of thinkers of different political orientations on Franco-Russian relations, it can be concluded that, despite the criticism of the political system of another state, the thinkers, and subsequently, politicians found it important to maintain friendly relations between the countries. Cooperation in economics, politics and culture was considered to be the basis of Franco-Russian relations by the scientists. Nevertheless, there were quite a few opponents of the union both in Russia and in France. The presence of different positions in public thought predetermined the instability of political relations between the two countries in the 19th century.

Research implications. The results of the research can be used in the study of the history of Franco-Russian relations, the history of political doctrines, in particular, the development of liberal and socialist ideologies in France and Russia.

Aim. To assess the significance of the “Finland question” in the socio-political discourse of the Russian Empire in the 19th century, to highlight the positions in this polemic and the arguments of its supporters.

Methodology. The study is based on the letters and diaries of the contemporaries, articles and books of the 19th century devoted to the “Finland question”. The main methods were political-textual and historical-system analyses, historical-political reconstruction.

Results. This paper presents the chronology of the development of the “Finland question” in the socio-political discourse of the Russian Empire in the 19th century. The preconditions for its emergence, the main positions and their evolution, the opponents’ arguments are highlighted. The material on the “Finland question” in the Russian Empire of the XIX century is generalized and structured.

Research implications. The research materials can be used in the preparation of special courses on the political history of Russia and the history of social-political ideas of Russia.

Aim. To determine the importance of modern cities in current political processes.

Methodology. The research is based on the analysis of the views of researchers involved in urban development, their connection with the political sphere of society, as well as the current role of these settlements in administrative and political processes.

Results. According to the results of the study, it was concluded that cities play an important role in the political processes of states, despite the factors limiting this influence.

Research implications. The results obtained in the framework of the study actualize political urbanism aspects related to the current state of the city as a subject with economic, political and symbolic capital.

Aim. To conduct a comparative analysis of methods and technologies for optimizing territorial space within the framework of federalism and unitarianism, and to deduce possible options for the evolution of the territorial structure of the state between asymmetric federalism, devolution and decentralization of the unitary state.Methodology. The work is based on the fundamental provisions of the theory of public administration and political science, scientific developments on the territorial organization of a federal state.

Results. This research shows that the territorial space can be optimized by increasing the level of regional autonomy, improving coordination between the center and the regions, as well as tighter control of the central government over the regions. It seems to us that the introduction of elements of asymmetry into the territorial structure of the state can contribute to preserving the integrity of the state and ensuring its security.

Research implications. The theoretical significance of the research lies in the fact that it contributes to solving the problem of developing the theoretical foundations of federalism and unitarianism in general and the trajectories of their evolution in particular, contributes to the enrichment of general and particular concepts of regionalism, the theory of federalism. The conclusions and generalizations formulated in the article can become an applied basis for understanding the future of general federal theories and concepts as well as an impulse for identifying and solving the problems related to forecasting the possible future state of federalism in Russia and foreign countries. The practical significance of the research lies in the fact that the conclusions and recommendations obtained by the author should be used to prevent separatism and territorial conflicts of ethnic-political, ethnic-linguistic, and the like nature.

Aim. To identify the features of the manifestation of electoral preferences  of the Russian citizens during the period of political turbulence.

Methodology. The study used the method of secondary data analysis, the method of comparative analysis, methods of grouping and systematization.

Results. A close relationship between voters’ preferences and the psychological state of society has been revealed. It has been established that political turbulence and the specifics of the citizens’ political culture are the most important factors which determine the peculiarities of the political preferences of Russians in general and the electoral preferences in particular.

Research implication. The results obtained are important for the development of the theory of political preferences. They can be used by political parties in conducting election campaigns at various levels.

Aim. To study a unique structural unit that accumulates all received appeals from citizens addressed to the highest official of the subject, heads of central executive authorities of the region, management of municipalities of the Moscow region – the Regional Management Center (RMC).

Methodology. Based on empirical data (requests from citizens), an analysis of the features of digital technologies use in the Moscow region was carried out.

Results. The article shows how interdepartmental communication on digital platforms makes it possible to record the needs of the population, introduce new technologies for the convenience of citizens and implement management decisions that satisfy the needs of the majority.

Research implications. The digital experience of the Moscow region can be replicated, and new algorithms for interdepartmental RMC communication are applicable in other regions of the Russian Federation.

Aim. To determine the mechanisms of the destructive influence of criminal organizations on the Brazilian State.

Methodology. The study was conducted on the example of Brazilian criminal organizations using the trilateral continuum “Crime-Terrorism-State”. The methods of systemic and comparative analysis, synthesis, generalization, and interpretation of the results were also used.

Results. The mechanism of the destructive influence of criminal organizations on the Brazilian State is revealed in accordance with the proposed method. The conditions under which Brazilian criminal organizations should de facto be equated with terrorist organizations were also identified. An explanation is given to the fact that territorial control and the strengthening of criminal and/or terrorist organizations are closely interconnected with the degradation of the state and its institutions.

Research implications. The results of the study expand the understanding of the influence of criminal organizations on the state on the example of Brazil. The use of the “Criminal-Terrorism-State” continuum as a research method makes it possible to graphically display the influence of criminal and terrorist organizations on the state.

Aim. To formulate the main issues that require consideration when developing and testing new Russian educational standards for higher education in the training program “Political Science”, and to suggest ways of their solution.

Methodology. The publication was prepared using methods of analysis of literature and documents, synthesis, generalization and interpretation of results.

Results. The author highlights the factors that determine the relevance of the discussion about reinterpretation of political science education standardization in Russia: it is pointed out that in the process of developing and testing the new educational standards in connection with the transition to studying in a new higher education system, it is necessary to take into account a number of problems that arose during the implementation of existing standards: vague division of education levels, an excessive set of general professional competencies, lack of focus on a single educational result. Formulations of this result are proposed for discussion depending on the levels and qualifications of graduates majoring in “Political Science”. The author emphasized the problems of positioning and perception of political scientists both within the professional community and on the part of representatives of the labor market. The main arguments of experts about the conceptual and paradigmatic foundations of modern Russian political science education, as well as a draft of professional standard for political scientists, were analyzed.

Research implications. The practical significance of the publication lies in the opportunity to expand the expert discussion on the standardization of Russian political science education.

Aim. To identify the peculiarities of the ideas of male and female civil servants about the psychological characteristics of a modern Russian leader.

Methodology. An empirical study was conducted using a questionnaire developed by the authors based on the previously obtained data. Factor analysis with varimax rotation was used to process the results.

Results. As a result of the empirical data analysis, psychological characteristics were identified and images of modern Russian leaders were described, which are present in the representations of civil servants regardless of their gender, and it was also shown that the content of these images may vary depending on the gender of the respondents.

Research implications. The results of the study contribute to the further development of both management psychology and the theory of social representations, and can be used in the practice of personnel work, personal and professional counseling of managers, as well as during organizational counseling to identify problems in the interaction between the head and team members and to choose the most productive methods of overcoming conflicts between the head and subordinates.

Aim. To identify functionally equivalent aspectual grammems in German and Russian.

Methodology. General scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as linguistic methods of comparative, contextual and component analysis were used in the study.

Results. The paper describes the aspectual potential of verb and nominal forms in the German language; conclusions are drawn about the functional equivalence of grammemes in German and Russian; the deep interrelation of aspectual, temporal and modal meanings is shown.

Research implications. The publication makes a certain contribution to the development of the concept of the inter-categorical relationship of temporal, modal and aspectual meanings. The practical significance lies in the fact that the results obtained can be used in the course of studying the course “Comparative typology of German and Russian languages”.

Aim. To conduct theoretical and practical research of etymological and sociocultural aspects of phraseological units in English, German and Russian languages with an anthroponym component.

Methodology. The main methods by which this study was conducted were continuous sampling method, descriptive method, component analysis method, comparative method. The descriptive method was supplemented by a quantitative calculation method.

Results. Groups of PhU (phraseological units) with an anthroponymic component were identified in accordance with their etymology and the way they reflect sociocultural originality. The process of symbolization of the anthroponymic component in the composition of the studied phraseological units in etymological and sociocultural aspects was described.

Research implications. The theoretical significance of the work lies in the analysis of PhU with an anthroponym component in etymological and sociocultural aspects in terms of the symbolism of the anthroponym included in their composition. The results of the study make a certain contribution to such areas of linguistic research as nomination theory, the study of the relationship between language and ethnicity, thinking and language, culture and language. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using material and work results in the process of teaching various language disciplines: when studying and teaching a practical course in English, German and Russian, general and comparative lexicology, stylistics, as well as in translation activities.

Aim. To analyze the possibilities of manipulating a person’s consciousness through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Methodology. In the process of research, the authors used the interdisciplinary approach when considering the specifics of the AI manipulative effect on society in general and the individual in particular. This approach made it possible to apply a number of methods and techniques for analyzing texts generated using neural networks, such as contextual analysis, component and comparative analysis.

Results. The consequence of linguocognitive manipulation through social networks, as well as the diverse platforms existing in the virtual space, is a powerful socio-political impact on society, since social networks are not a mere tool for exchanging information among users, since it is social networks that provide a wide range of means and techniques of manipulation as well as unlimited opportunities for the AI use to manipulate public consciousness.

The capabilities of neural networks are practically unlimited and, despite the fact that the results of AI work are collectively identical, they are most often ideologically colored and do not offer a choice of either vocabulary or syntax. The use of such neural networks leads to a decrease in the creative potential of the individual, motivation to study and comprehend the phenomena of social realm, which, ultimately, will lead to the manipulation of human consciousness by AI.

Research implications. The results of scientific research contribute to the further comprehension of the danger of consciousness manipulation by artificial intelligence as a humanitarian problem. Analysis of texts generated using artificial intelligence, as well as analysis of language tools, will help in the future to take into account the capabilities of artificial intelligence and develop techniques to limit its scope.

Aim. To identify the ways of translating Australian phraseological units with the national and cultural component into Russian.

Methodology. The research is based on the material collected as a result of comparative analysis of Australian literary texts and their Russian translations.

Results. The research shows that two techniques of non-phraseological translation, namely loan translation and contextual translation, are primarily used to translate Australian phraseological units with the national and cultural component into Russian. Some semantic inaccuracies are also found.

Research implications. The research reveals the principal techniques and strategies in translating vernacular phraseological units with distinct national and cultural peculiarities. The factual material presented in the research and the results obtained on the basis of its analysis can be used in studying the Australian English, as well as in teaching the courses of theory and practice of literary translation in higher educational institutions.