Unity Of Ethnic And Religious In Context Of Historical Transition

Abstract

The paper analyzes issues in the proportion of ethnic and denominational aspects in the context of dynamic development of social interactions. Timeliness of this issue is determined by a complex multi-ethnic and multi-denominational composition of modern states, including Russia. The objective of the work is to establish links between ethnic and religious existence of a person and social communities, to develop suggestions aimed at harmonizing inter-ethnic and inter-denominational relations. The authors analyze results of surveys covering the level of religious commitment in Russia and in Krasnodar Krai in particular. Conclusions have been made on necessity of thorough studies of and considerations for interests of all the ethnicities, creating conditions for preservation of culture and traditions. Awareness building has been deemed practical, aimed at formation of both ethnic and religious tolerance, respect of culture of other nations and ethnicities. State policy shall be aimed at formalizing in legislation and further implementation of the principle of equal right with respect to various confessions and ethnicities, as well as at consistent observation of the principle of legality in activities of authorities and formation and functioning of religious and social organizations. The state shall take all necessary measures to avoid politicization of inter-ethnic and inter-denominational relations. Regional state authorities and local government shall play a special role in resolving these issues, as they are the closest to the population and have a necessary range of means of influence onto denominational and ethnic interactions. These are mandatory conditions for social and governmental development.