Relevance. Today, Russian-German economic relations, on the one hand, are developing in the context of Russia ‒ EU relations, and on the other hand, between the Russian Federation and Germany, but they are weighed down by the influence of political factors. The traditional areas of economic cooperation received their first cracks due to the introduction of sanctions in 2014, but the “fourth” package of sanctions in March 2022 from the EU, which was successfully joined by the Scholz government, disrupted the world economic ties between countries that had been established for decades.

The purpose is to assess the economic cooperation between Russia and Germany, taking into account the complicated political relations between the EU and the Russian Federation.

Objectives: identify priority areas of cooperation between Russia and Germany at the present stage; highlight the constraining factors of economic relations between countries.

Methods. A discursive analysis of the official statements of the heads of government was applied to study the qualitative and quantitative indicators of cooperation between the Russian Federation and Germany. The secondary statistical data obtained on the basis of the gravity modeling approach are analyzed.

Results. The study showed that one of the most effectively developing industries is the investment of German companies in enterprises of Russian regions. The sanctions of the EU countries had a negative impact on certain high-tech sectors of the Russian economy, but Russian counter-sanctions on meat, milk and dairy products, as well as fruits and vegetables "hit" the consumer in the EU countries and Germany. The forecast of trade and economic relations in connection with the upcoming "fifth" package of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation is difficult.

Conclusions. Germany occupied a significant place in trade, economic and investment cooperation with Russia. At the moment, unfounded accusations of Russia that our country is a “threat” to the European Union continue to be unraveled. Germany actively supports the EU in its course towards the introduction of new sanctions measures against the Russian Federation.

Relevance. The rationalization of complex social ties of economic activities has given rise to the concept of balanced provision of comfortable living conditions, protection of the natural and cultural environment, meeting the needs of private business maximizing efficiency. The society requires to assess discrepancies between the priorities of economic factors and the generally accepted ESG green agenda.

Purpose. To conduct a theoretical and conceptual analysis of the parameters of socio-ecological problems of economy, identify priority groups of criteria for choosing models of individual, institutional, country socio-ecological behavior.

Objectives: Determine the conceptual framework for the evolution of approaches to the social and environmental agenda, conduct a study of the specifics of social and environmental assessments of the behavior of subjects, identify groups of factors in the dynamics of the carbon intensity of the economy, including the production and consumption of carbon intensive goods.

Methodology. The methodological approach included an analysis of the dynamics of the concepts from environmental protection to the social and environmental component of the corporate strategy and the argument of market communication at the micro-level, from the millennium goals to the sustainable development of supranational communities; retrospective analysis of national volumes of CO2 emissions; methods of grouping, classification, graphical interpretation of the results of a comparative analysis to identify the evolution of the socio-ecological behavior of states.

Results. An analysis of the statistical data on carbon dioxide emissions from a number of countries, taking into account consumption, showed an underestimated share of the economic "center" (USA, European Union) in emissions and an overestimation of the "periphery" countries (China, India). The use of a socio-ecological instrument of market promotion and squeezing out competitors reflects the predominance of economic factors in the behavior of organizational institutionalized economic entities. An analysis of the results of public opinion surveys confirms the discrepancy between the commitment to reasonable consumption declared by buyers and the real significance of cost-price factors of choice.

Conclusions. The study of the declared and implemented socio-ecological model of individual, corporate, country behavior showed the predominance of economic factors in the implementation of the ESG approach by individuals, enterprises, and states. Actually implemented behavioral strategies are determined by the dominance of economic factors in the choice of models of individual, corporate, territorial (national, regional) socio-ecological behavior, along with the stated balancing of environmental, socio-cultural, economic factors (ESG).

Relevance. The socially oriented economy of foreign countries and Russia has led to an increase in the role of the non-profit sector in ensuring the effectiveness of supporting the population, primarily in the social sphere. However, the level of development of non-profit organizations (NPOs) largely depends on the existing mechanisms of state support, which they can use in the course of their activities to obtain additional benefits. There is a tendency for NCOs to accumulate in economically developed regions and to reduce their presence in remote or small regions.

Purpose. The purpose of the study is to study the features of the development of NGOs in Russia and abroad, as well as the mechanisms for their support.

Objectives: analyze the key aspects of the development of NGOs in the Russian Federation and in foreign countries; to consider the measures of assistance to NGOs used by foreign partners of the Russian Federation, to identify shortcomings in the existing mechanism for providing support to NGOs in our country, to formulate proposals for changing the tools for providing assistance to the non-profit sector.

Methodology. The study is based on a general scientific approach, including methods of analysis and synthesis, a systematic analysis of domestic and foreign experience in the field of NPOs, and the identification of key aspects of the functioning of NPOs.

Results. The study analyzes the dynamics of growth in the number of NGOs in the Russian Federation and in foreign countries. The impact of NPOs on the development of the Russian economy, in terms of the share of NPOs in the country's GDP, is analyzed. Based on a generalization of the current situation in the field of development of the non-profit sector in the Russian Federation, the key directions for the formation of the “Strategy for the Development of Non-Commercial Organizations in the Russian Federation” are identified.

Conclusions. As part of the study, the degree of development of NGOs in Russia and abroad is considered in detail, the main directions for supporting this sector at various levels are identified, and the importance of the functioning of NGOs in order to develop civil society and the social sphere is emphasized.

Relevance. One of the conditions for strengthening the position of the country on the global markets is the production of high-tech goods, determining the possibility of quality satisfaction of modern needs. Activation and intensification of processes in the Russian economy contribute to the enterprises - generators of innovation and belonging to the sector of high-tech production. Applying advanced technologies, demonstrating the innovative activity, the enterprises are called to determine the strategic vector of innovative economy formation. Therefore, consideration of the issue of studying the structure of funding sources of this sector, existing problems and prospects will allow making forecasts adequate to modern realities.

Purpose ‒ to analyze the current state of the process of financing high-tech industries as the basis for structural changes in the industrial sector of the economy and the source of stable socio-economic development of the state.

Objectives: to examine the structure and sources of financial investments in the high technology sector, analyze the dynamics and effectiveness of funding of innovation activities in the high technology sectors of the Russian economy in current conditions.

Methods. The research was based on the methods of comparative analysis, economic and statistical analysis, and methods of expert evaluations.

Results. The efforts of the state to introduce advanced technologies affect all sectors of the economy and, primarily, the high-tech sector. This is because industrialized countries are currently undergoing the processes of restructuring and modernization of industry, with special attention being paid to knowledge-intensive and high-tech industries. It is possible to ensure the competitiveness of domestic industrial products with the development and implementation of correct strategies of economic development, elaborated legislative base in the relevant area, and sufficient financing for conducted transformations.

Conclusions. Despite the active attention of the state to the high-tech sector of the economy, the issue of timely and sufficient financing thereof remains open, which creates objective difficulties for solving the tasks set by the President to preserve the scientific and technological potential of the Russian Federation, ensure conditions for innovative development of the real sector of the economy and improve the competitiveness of the Russian industry at the national and international levels.

Relevance. Given the widespread digitalization and automation of production processes, information technology in modern society is becoming increasingly important. Methods and methods used earlier become unsuitable in the current conditions of economic development. Against this background, machine learning is of particular importance, designed to analyze information faster and more efficiently than a person. Machine learning is an emerging field of computational algorithms designed to mimic human intelligence and discover patterns in data. Today it is one of the fastest growing technical fields, lying at the intersection of computer science, statistics and business. Machine learning is already being effectively used to solve various analytical and optimization problems.

The purpose of the article is to study machine learning from a theoretical point of view and evaluate the effect of its application.

Objectives: explore the phenomenon of "Big Data" as an impetus to the use of machine learning; consider the history of the origin of machine learning; give an interpretation of this concept; describe the basic principles of machine learning; assess interest in this area; study specific cases of successful implementation of machine learning.

Methodology. During scientific research, empirical, theoretical, statistical methods and methods of graphical representation were used.

Results. Theoretical aspects of machine learning were studied, the indicators of the popularity of this topic both in the scientific field and in business were studied. Examples of the positive effect of the use of machine learning are shown.

Conclusions. The paper emphasizes the importance of the topic under consideration, considering the latest trends, justifies the benefits of using modern methods of analysis.

Relevance. At present, strategic management is a necessary condition for ensuring the sustainable development of the municipality, based on the rational use of resources, competitive advantages, strengths and opportunities of the external environment to achieve the goals in the long term.

The purpose of the study is to substantiate the place and role of strategic analysis in the development of a development strategy for a municipality.

Objectives: substantiation of the relevance of strategic planning and management in modern business conditions, determining the place and role of strategic analysis in the process of developing a strategy, describing the main stages in developing a strategy for a municipality, presenting the practical results of a strategic analysis of the municipality "Sovetsky District" Kursk region on the example of the development of the "Strategy for the socioeconomic development of the municipality "Sovetsky district" of the Kursk region until 2030 and the Action Plan for the implementation of the strategy for the socio-economic development of the municipality "Sovetsky district" of the Kursk region".

Methodology. In the course of the study, methods of empirical and statistical analysis, qualitative and quantitative analysis, methods of graphical and tabular visualization of the results of strategic analysis were used.

Results. The relevance of strategic planning and management in modern economic conditions is substantiated; the place and role of strategic analysis in the process of strategy development are determined; the main stages of the development of the strategy of the municipality are described; practical results of the strategic analysis of the municipal formation "Sovetsky district" of the Kursk region are presented on the example of the development of the "Strategy for the socio-economic development of the municipal formation "Sovetsky district" of the Kursk region until 2030 and the Action Plan for the implementation of the strategy for the socio-economic development of the municipal formation "Sovetsky district" of Kursk areas".

Conclusions. The results of the strategic analysis of the municipality play a key role in the development of the Strategy for the socio-economic development of the municipality and the Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategy for the socio-economic development of the municipality in the long term.

Relevance. The choice of ways to choose a free region in the context of digitalization plays a big role in public life. Strategizing the socio-economic development of the region is a complex and important process that determines the target areas for the development of the region. However, during the period of involvement of digital technologies in the life of society, the process of planning and implementing measures for the socio-economic development of regions is complicated by the phenomena of digitalization, which causes a number of problems.

The purpose is to consider the consequences and problems that cause digitalization in the field of socioeconomic strategic strategy of the regions.

Objectives: to designate the essence of socio-economic development in the regions and approaches to objects; consider the process of forming the current policy in the context of planetary African development in the context of digitalization; identify the problems of current socio-economic development policies caused by digitalization.

Methodology. When considering this topic, methods were used: analysis, synthesis, generalization, association, as well as graphic methods of information processing, etc.

Results. An examination of different approaches to the concept of “socio-economic development”, as well as a detailed consideration of the policy-making process in the context of global development, taking into account all the consequences of the digital economy and the opportunities that it uses.

Conclusion. It is necessary to direct efforts to accelerate software and technical progress, conduct a thorough check of personnel, and redirect the negative aspects of development to the likelihood of socio-economic development on the proposal to form a policy of broad development in the regions.

The relevance of the study is determined by the need to identify the risks of a pandemic and conduct regular monitoring of the state of economic security of Russian regions in order to take operational anti-crisis measures.

The purpose of the study is to substantiate the author's approach to studying the risks of a pandemic and its impact on regional development, as well as to create a methodology for assessing the economic security of Russian regions.

The objectives of the study include: identification and systematization of pandemic risks for economic security; development of a methodology for analyzing the economic security of regions taking into account the risks of a pandemic; preparation of recommendations for ensuring the economic security of regions based on leveling the risks of a pandemic.

Metodology. Research methods: method of comparative analysis, graphical method, method of systematization, method of economic and statistical analysis, method of calculation of integral indicators, method of expert assessments. The scientific novelty of the research consists in the development of the author's methodology for analyzing and assessing the level of economic security of regions under the impact of pandemic risks, as well as in determining the directions of state policy to level them.

Results. The authors have identified and systematized the risks of a pandemic that determine the state of economic security in the region. The article proposes a methodology for analyzing the economic security of regions, taking into account the risks of a pandemic, which has been tested on data from three Russian regions (Tambov, Kaluga and Belgorod regions). The expediency of implementing a set of state policy measures aimed at leveling the risks of a pandemic in the regions is substantiated.

Conclusion. The results of the analysis made it possible to identify a region with a high level of economic security (Belgorod Region), as well as to formulate proposals for the implementation of the state policy of leveling the risks of a pandemic in the Tambov and Kaluga regions.

Relevance. Russian export of agricultural products by the end of 2020 showed a high potential for growth. Record harvests in some segments of the agricultural industry allowed Russia not only to increase the volume of supplies of agricultural products to the world food markets, but also to actually open new promising markets in Africa, Asia and Europe. State programs to support Russian farmers will maximize the stimulation of production and development of this industry, not only in terms of increasing production volumes, but also in terms of creating rural infrastructure.

The purpose of this article is to assess the prospects for the development of individual sectors of the Russian agro-industrial complex and the possibilities of increasing the volume of export supplies to world food markets.

Objectives. The article set and consistently solved the following tasks: to assess the results of the work of the Russian agro-industrial complex in the context of a pandemic economic development, to assess the volume of agricultural exports to international food markets, to analyze the state program "Export of agro-industrial products".

Methodology. In the process of writing the work, methods of statistical analysis, graphical analysis of data, horizontal and vertical analysis, logical techniques, methods of analogy and generalization were used.

Results. The review of the state and dynamics of the development of Russian agricultural exports made it possible to make a forecast and draw conclusions about the high potential of some branches of the agro-industrial complex for growth and expansion of supplies to the world food markets of Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Conclusions. The program to stimulate the export of agricultural products until 2024 allowed Russia to advance in the ranking of world exports to 20th place at the end of 2020. Further advancement of the position in the rating will depend on the structure of export itself and the increase in the production of the processing industry in it. Forecasts for the growth of export of Russian agro-industrial complex products are quite optimistic and will depend on a number of objective factors.

The relevance of the study is determined by the need to find new mechanisms for the restoration of the tourism industry, which belongs to the strategically important non-primary sectors of the national economy and in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic can become a catalyst for socio-economic development at the regional level.

The purpose of the article is to identify the main trends in the development of Russian tourism at the present stage, as well as to propose an effective mechanism for the recovery of the industry, considering new trends in the domestic market of tourist services.

The objectives of the study are: to determine the current state of the tourism industry in the Russian Federation, including the regional aspect; identification of the main problems inherent in the industry and hindering its dynamic and sustainable development; development of a mechanism for the recovery of the tourism industry based on the identified problems and identified new trends that have developed during the pandemic.

The methodology of the research is based on the use of the system analysis method, theoretical analysis, graphical method, statistical data analysis, SWOT analysis and generalization.

Results. As a result of the study, the main features of the current state of the tourism industry in our country were identified, its strengths and weaknesses, as well as opportunities and threats from the external environment were identified. The author proposes a mechanism for the restoration of the tourism industry, based on the development of a system of interregional tourist routes of a combined type, reveals the main details of this mechanism, describes the order of interaction of its structural elements.

Conclusions. The results of the study showed that the development of tourism in the regions of the Russian Federation needs support from the state. At the same time, the existing support measures should be supplemented in terms of using new trends typical for the pandemic period. One of the areas for improvement is the diversification of interregional tourist routes for the types of tourism included in the tour.

Relevance. Growing competition, including in the field of higher education, generates a demand for economic models that explain the factors in the formation of competitive advantages and predict the impact of non-radical innovations on prices, student recruitment and financial results.

The purpose is development of a Cournot model of oligopoly competition in conditions of constant price elasticity of demand and its application to the regional higher education market

Objectives: development of a Cournot oligopoly model with constant elasticity of demand; computer modeling at different values of the marginal costs of oligopolists; application of the model to the higher education market and finding the value of the marginal cost of training an additional student; calculation of the value of the market elasticity of the training of architects; finding the expected forecast values of prices, the number of enrolled students and financial results.

Methodology. The article was prepared within the framework of the positivist paradigm and the adductive approach, using the methods of mathematical modeling, comparative statics and economic analysis.

Results. A model of oligopolistic competition in terms of output volumes for a situation of constant elasticity of market demand has been built; shows the impact of the introduction of non-radical innovations on economic efficiency in the context of changes in exogenous variables; calculated the value of elasticity in the regional market of educational services in the direction of "Architecture", and also the marginal costs of training a student in the direction of "Architecture"; forecasted changes in financial results in SWSU and KSU as a result of the introduction of nonradical innovation.

Conclusions. Application of the model to the regional market of higher education (admission of bachelors in faculty "Architecture" at SWSU and KSU in 2020) showed the planned increase in the market share from 10,3% to 12,4% as a result of the introduction of non-radical innovations, which led to a 13% decrease radical costs. The projected increase in the net income of the innovator's organization will be from 21,2% to 49,2% in the regional higher education market ("Architecture").

The relevance of the research is associated with the task of more active promotion of the principles and ideas of corporate social responsibility in the insurance community. It is mediated by the duty of involvement of representatives of all types of business in the formation of a civilized social developed public space in Russia.

The purpose is to assess the degree of external social activity of Russian insurers at the current stage of development of the insurance market.

Objectives: establish the share of insurance companies participating in external socially oriented projects and events; identify the most common forms of their external social activity; assess the level of awareness of potential recipients of insurance services about the participation of insurers in socially oriented events, identify their attitude to such practices.

Methodology. The research is based on a content analysis of the factual material of invariant sources and the results of a sociological survey. The fulfillment of the tasks was ensured by referring to general scientific methods of generalization, interpretation of data and their analysis.

Results. The share of insurers involved in the implementation of socially oriented projects and activities is currently extremely small. Only 20% of insurance organizations demonstrate consistent active external social activities; there are few large-scale projects. The most common objects of social response are sports, culture and the interests of the population in need of social protection. The awareness of the population about such practices is extremely low and, as noted by the majority of respondents, is able to influence the attitude towards the insurance organization, but not so much that it affects the formed partnerships in the field of insurance.

Conclusions. The insurance market demonstrates the passivity of most insurance organizations in participating in the social life of society, going beyond the problems of minimizing risks. Quite often, involvement in the trend of conducting socially responsible business is only declared. The task is to increase the social activity of insurers not only as an ethical aspect of their presence in the socio-economic space, but also as a way to meet the expectations of potential recipients of insurance services and society as a whole.

Relevance. The relevance of the research topic is determined by the changing environment, the development of forms and methods of providing educational services in the higher education market. This market is characterized by an increase in the level of competition, the development of distance learning. Currently, the most significant criterion for choosing an institution providing educational services in the field of higher education is the quality of these services, their compliance with the high level of information technology development, the requirements of the digital economy, and integration into the international labor market.

The purpose is concludes in the study of the parameters of the market of higher education services, as well as an analysis of the dynamics of these indicators.

The objectives of the study are presented by: developing an algorithm for analyzing the development of the higher education services market, studying the dynamics of the development of the higher education services market in the context of digitalization and identifying trends.

Methodology. Includes an overview of the Russian Federation expenditures on the development of education, the dynamics of the number of institutions of higher education, the quality of education and the dynamics of the higher education distance market in Russia.

The results of the study show that the main trends in the market of higher education services are a decrease in the number of higher education institutions and an increase in the share of state institutions of higher education. One of the main trends in higher education in modern conditions is the development of educational services provided in a distance format.

Conclusions. The development of the digital economy has determined the main trend in the market of higher professional education services in Russia, which is characterized by the growth of implemented distance learning programs, the development of digital educational platforms, and the implementation of innovative technologies for providing e-learning services.

Relevance. The Russian economy is steadily moving towards digitalization. The corona virus epidemic caused a rapid pace of digitalization, accelerated the processes of automation and digitalization of the economy and social life of society.

These objective processes have led to the need to access the IT labor market in order to identify trends in meeting the sharply increased demand of companies for IT specialists.

The purpose of the study to assess the current situation and problems that have developed in the labor market of the Kursk region in the field of supply and demand of IT specialists.

The objectives were to assess: the job market in the region, the requests and proposals of employers; the structure of vacancies; activity and portrait of applicants.

Methodology. The research methodology is based on system, resource and process approaches. Traditional methods for theoretical and applied research were used - statistical analysis, indexing of information, comparison, generalization. The research material was statistical data of the federal all-Russian database of vacancies and summaries of the labor market of IT specialists.

Results. Analyzed and systematized the data of the Internet recruitment portal Bounty Hunter (based on the parsing of resumes and vacancies). The analysis of the composition and structure of this part of the labor market is carried out, the indicators of supply and demand on it are compared. Studies have revealed a significant imbalance of supply and demand in the regional labor market in the IT sector, including in terms of employee specialization. There is a significant difference in professional specialization in the offers of applicants and in vacancies of potential employers.

Conclusions. The demand for IT specialists has grown significantly. The lack of personnel is the main obstacle to the accelerated development of the IT sector of the region's economy. It is possible to eliminate the imbalance between supply and demand by implementing the following measures: targeted training of IT specialists for the real needs of employers; organization of additional professional education with a specific specialization; improvement of the external HR brand of companies and motivation of IT specialists.

Relevance. Currently, close attention is attracted by changes in the field of human resource management in modern conditions of digitalization of the economy, analysis of its positive and negative consequences. The main directions of transformation of the labor market and forms of employment of the population are highlighted, namely: the development of innovative methods and tools in the HR-sphere; use of electronic resources for recruiting; manifestation of sectoral shifts in the structure of labor demand; the emergence and development of atypical forms of employment and the polarization of the labor market; quick update of the list of professions and skills in demand for employees; leveling the national boundaries of the labor market.

The purpose is to consider modern views on the concept of effective HR activities.

Objectives. Based on research data on the digitalization of HR departments in domestic companies of various levels, highlight the main trends in changes in the human resource management system in the context of the digitalization of the economy; substantiate the opinion that these changes require a response from the human resource management service in the organization and significantly modify the list of their functions.

Methodology. The following methods were used: theoretical analysis of the sources of the problem under study, forecasting the situation under consideration, expert assessments.

Results. On the basis of the study, the following main results were obtained: the directions of development of the functions of the personnel service of the enterprise and the principles of its work with personnel were analyzed. These trends are: transformation of the structural and organizational structure of enterprises; expanding outsourcing of personnel; development of HR analytics and personalization; increased attention to the formation of a positive HRbrand of the employer; digitalization of HR management technologies; changing the approach to corporate training; predicting future professional skills and competencies; exploring the possibility of preventive training in new areas; increasing requirements for the HR manager.

Conclusions. The study made it possible to consider the impact of digitalization on the labor market and, in particular, on the field of human resource management. Particular attention is paid to the use of software products and modern information management tools in HR management. The advantages of introducing information HRtechnologies in solving social and economic problems are analyzed.

Relevance. The information sphere in the modern world has become the main system-forming factor of all spheres of public life. In recent years, the media has undergone a significant transformation. The change in the role and place of Russia in the world has intensified the struggle for a dominant role in the information space of our time, in which our country has become the main object of information wars. In this regard, the role of military mass media, which ensure the information security of Russia, form a positive image of the Russian army and strengthen its authority, is significantly increasing.

The purpose is on the basis of scientific analysis to determine the role and place of military mass media in the conditions of increasing information confrontation of interested parties.

Objectives: conceptually substantiate the use of socio-cultural methodology in the study of the nature and consequences of information wars and conflicts and outline the main directions for improving the Russian military mass media.

Methodology. Socio-cultural methodology is defined as the initial theoretical matrix in explaining the role of military mass media in information wars that are generated by conflicts as a result of institutional, socio-political, socio-economic, socio-cultural and technological changes.

Results. The main results of the study are defined as follows: the conceptual apparatus is characterized, which allows to reveal the role and place of military media in the information space of social communications; the current structure of the Russian military mass media, their tasks and functions are presented and the main ways of their improvement in the transformational dynamics of the information space are outlined.

Conclusions. Military mass media is a fairly effective tool for information security of Russia. Maintaining a positive image of the army and navy in the interests of ensuring Russia's security is one of the priority areas of activity at all levels of civil and military and civil administration.

Relevance. One of the main characteristics of modern society is the development of new media as a tool for creating new communication channels for the interaction of individuals. In this case, we are talking about the media sphere as a space of interaction between users of social networks.

The purpose is using the example of commenting on news content by users of social networks, the authors explore the media sphere as a space of their interaction in order to clarify the main theoretical prerequisites available in this area and attract new empirical data.

Objectives: to present the media sphere as a space of interaction between users of social networks, which is formed, among other things, by commenting on news content; to describe the trends in the development of the media sphere in this context; to characterize the main lines of interaction between users of social networks when commenting on news content; to reveal the motivation for entering into interaction under the influence of various factors.

Methodology. The methodological basis of the research is the concept of the media sphere by M. A. Buryak and the associated theories of media discourse, starting with T. G. Dobrosklonskaya; the theory of new media (D. Scott, L. Safko) and social networks (D. Barnes, T. O'Reilly, S. A. Kravchenko). To solve the tasks, the authors used the method of interviewing content analysis, analysis of secondary data, methods of comparison and analogy.

Results. For a modern individual, the distribution of news content in social networks is the most convenient and effective way to obtain information in different age groups. In general, respondents tend to trust information received from social networks, but unstructured information containing fakes falls into the "risk" zone here.

Conclusions. For the development of the media sphere as a space of interaction between users of social networks, the adaptation of each media resource to a separate communication channel and the emergence of the phenomenon of public communication, which is expressed in a system of symbols and signs (comments, "likes", etc.) are relevant.

The relevance of the topic of the article is due to the uneven level of economic development among the regions of the Chernozem region. The need for a comparative analysis of economic factors of well-being is associated with determining the best indicators among the regions, and identifying the Kursk region's place in this rating.

The purpose of the article is the economic characteristics of the well-being of the Chernozem regions and their comparative analysis.

Objectives: to consider the theoretical aspects of the formation of the image of well-being; to consider the system of economic indicators that make up the image of well-being; to provide statistical data for the Kursk region, as well as for other regions of the Chernozem region (Voronezh, Lipetsk, Tambov, Belgorod regions); to conduct a comparative analysis of the obtained indicators for the regions of the Chernozem region.

Methodology. The study was carried out on the basis of a systematic approach within the framework of structural-functionalism using universal scientific methods such as analysis, synthesis, generalization, as well as the method of correlation analysis.

Results. In the course of the study, criteria were identified, on the basis of which we derived economic parameters by which well-being was measured. Further, statistical data were collected according to the selected parameters, with which computational manipulations were carried out, in particular, the dynamics index was calculated. The data were analyzed and compared by region.

Conclusions. Economic indicators, among which we used the levels of GRP, unemployment and employment, showed an ambiguous picture in which the Kursk region occupies a median position in a number of regions of the Black Earth region, having average indicators and growth rates of indicators. However, the unemployment rate of the Kursk region, considered in dynamics, allows us to judge higher rates of unemployment decline, which is good for the region, but does not give grounds to call the Kursk region more or less prosperous in comparison with the rest.

Relevance. The multidimensionality of the well-being indicator makes it possible to successfully assess various aspects of the development of the region, including the health of the population through data on life expectancy and mortality. The use of this indicator will greatly simplify the procedure for assessing the standard of living of the regions of the state. In the work, the concept of well-being is considered as a characteristic that consists of indicators of socio-economic development, employment opportunities, environmental conditions, safety and health and allows assessing the subject of the country in the context of the quality of life of the population.

The purpose is to study the possibilities of studying the health of the population through mortality and life expectancy indicators within the framework of the general well-being of the Chernozem regions.

Objectives: to give a theoretical description of the health category within the well-being indicator; to study mortality and life expectancy indicators of the Chernozem regions on the basis of statistical data; to compare the obtained indicators for the regions of the Chernozem region.

Methodology. In this study, a systematic approach within the framework of structural-functionalism, as well as methods of path and correlation analysis were used as a methodological basis. To clarify the main substantive characteristics of the problem under consideration, methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization, comparison, analogy.

Results. In the course of studying the indicators of life expectancy and mortality in the regions of the Chernozem region, a comparative analysis of the standard of living in terms of health indicators was carried out and a correlation relationship was revealed. The general trends of changes in medical and demographic indicators in the regions of the Central Chernozem region are considered.

Conclusion. The study justified the consideration of medical and demographic indicators as criteria for the image of the well-being of the region, in particular, mortality rates and life expectancy.

Relevance. This article is devoted to the study of the relationship between human nature and the state as a form of its expression. The relevance of this topic is determined by the fact that since the beginning of the XXI century there has been a tendency for the state as a form and way of being of a person to be squeezed out by transnational corporations. Meanwhile, the nature and essence of a transnational corporation differs from the nature and essence of a State, primarily in an anthropological sense.

Purpose. The purpose of the presented work is to study the process of development of philosophical and legal thought in the direction of analyzing the anthropological meaning of the state and law.

Objectives. The objectives of the article are to analyze the philosophical relationship between anthropological and legal thought at various stages of the development of European civilization: 1) in the era of Antiquity; 2) the Middle Ages; 3) Modern times; 4) Modern times, including modernity.

Methodology. The comparative method, analysis and synthesis served as the methodological basis of this article. At the same time, the analysis of this topic took place in the historical and philosophical plane, which reflected some aspects of the evolution of philosophical and legal thought. The emphasis was placed on Western European philosophy, since a comprehensive analysis of the philosophical understanding of the relationship between man and the state in different cultural traditions is impossible in one article.

Results. The author pays special attention to natural law, emphasizing its direct derivation from human nature. An anthropological crisis can lead to the degeneration of natural law, which will predispose states to disintegration. As a matter of fact, already relative to the time of the turn of the XX-XXI centuries, it is appropriate to state the gap between natural and positive law, which, although smoothed by some measures, for example, the ban on the death penalty, but in general continues to worsen.

Conclusions. State policy should take into account spiritual values, which is a form of the state's concern for itself, since it is impossible to preserve national unity without a developed culture.

Relevance. One of the social properties that set relationships between individuals is trust. There is need to have “personal knowledge” (M. Polanyi) for an individual regulating human relationships through evaluation, assessment. Personal knowledge is basing on doubt and skeptical relationship to this kind of knowledge that is important factor defined social trustful relationships.

The purpose of the study is philosophical analysis of the definitions "doubt" and "skepticism" in the epistemological study for developing trust to own experience.

Objectives include the following: define meaningful context of "trust" category in personal knowledge through definitions "doubt" and "skepticism"; explain relationship of the definitions "doubt" and "skepticism" and trust on the philosophical level; examine the epistemological properties – doubt and skepticism – as characteristics to trust appearance.

Methodology. In the process of study we used different approaches: for explanation the content of the definitions "doubt", "skepticism", "trust" we used socio-philosophical epistemological principles; for applying these definitions to individual we used phenomenological approach; elements of hermeneutic approach could provide analysis of the definitions and show their relationships.

Results. In the study we tried to define differences and connection between definitions "doubt", "skepticism", and their impact on individual trust to own knowledge and epistemological process. Trust has practical function in social relationship between individuals: when individual finds out uncertainty, distractors then he can place a position and do a certain social act (in the article we used the definition "intellectual audacity" that can be appeared in two categories – doubt and skepticism).

Conclusions. One form of the individual attitude to the world is rationalism and irrationalism appearing in social action, through, for instance, in trust. Trust is a way of epistemology on the world. Relationships between three definitions – trust, doubt, skepticism – in the end, give a certain problem in discovering truth, but through these definitions individual can keep a social rhizome (individuality, certain position). "Doubt" and "skepticism" define epistemology and have selective properties that are like intellectual inoculations defining a level of trust to themselves and their knowledge. Tension between three definitions orientate individual for a straight line of behavior – self-criticism of knowledge that can be an main point to build "personal knowledge" of individual and his attitude to society.

Relevance. Modern information technologies by virtue of their key characteristics such as simplicity, speed, scale, are becoming the basis for innovations in management strategies and management accounting, which are crucial for the success. Those who are responsible for the decision-making process should create the basis for the development of the digital economy today in order to ensure the economic growth of the country, as well as to improve the standard of living of the population. Goal. The main purpose of this article is to formulate recommendations for the transformation of management accounting in the digital economy.

Objectives. The main objectives of the research are: (1) to study conceptual approaches to the digital economy and Industry 4.0; (2) to study the impact of Industry 4.0 and the digital economy on management accounting, including the proposal of possible solutions; (3) to consider the role of management accounting and the role of the accountant for management accounting in the digital economy; (4) to study cost management in digital economy and (5) forecast of the main trends in the development of management accounting.

Methodology. The theoretical basis of the research is based on the ideas of the work and everyday interaction of societies, companies and governments of different countries. The following principles were specified from the mentioned goals: employees should have a certain level of digital competence; production processes become more flexible and efficient, which contributes to obtaining high-quality products at a low price; to promote digitalization, it is necessary to encourage and stimulate private investment by the state; to create an environment for cross-sectoral and cross-border cooperation, free from crime, and others.

Conclusions. In the course of working on this article, we achieved to find the key to issues of real interest to the business and academic environment in order to stimulate the adoption of new challenges related to the introduction of innovative technologies and open new research areas. The involvement of various specialists, regardless of their geographical origin, contributes to the expansion of knowledge about the digital economy, the fourth industrial wave and the evolving trends of management accounting. As a result of our research, we also identified areas for further research.

Relevance. Modern organizations strive to improve industrial safety, while increasing labor productivity and reducing costs. The article substantiates the possibility and determines the effectiveness of the introduction of automated devices for the issuance of personal protective equipment (PPE) as an innovative tool for managing the industrial safety system of an industrial enterprise. The modern century is the century of industrial safety provided by innovations and automated technologies. This is due to the relevance of the topic.

The purpose of the study is to substantiate the possibility and determine the effectiveness of the introduction of automated devices for the issuance of personal protective equipment as an innovative tool for managing the industrial safety system.

Objectives. To formulate the author's definition of the concept of "innovative process for ensuring industrial safety"; to highlight the features of the introduction of innovative tools for managing the industrial safety system; to consider the introduction of vending machines; to highlight the positive effects of various origins that will be obtained as a result of the introduction of innovative tools for managing the industrial safety system; to calculate the economic efficiency of the proposed measures.

Methodology. In order to achieve the goal and solve scientific problems, the following methods were used: widespread methods of analyzing thematic literature, comparing and generalizing available information; the sociological method.

Results. The features of innovative tools for managing the industrial safety system in modern conditions are determined. The calculation of the economic feasibility of the introduction of vending machines as innovative tools for managing the system of industrial safety.

Conclusions. We have achieved the tasks set. The conclusion is substantiated that there is a future behind innovative tools for managing the industrial safety system.