Demographic Situation Research Articles

Study of the Factors of Demographic Growth of the Region's Population

Statement of the problem. The methodology of population forecasting is considered using the example of a single region taking into account the proportion of the population permanently residing in a certain territory, but for some reason not participating in the formation of the increase in the total population. Using various hypotheses regarding the proportion of the population that does not participate in the formation of growth for various reasons, and predicting its impact on the demographic situation in the urba-nized territory, the article investigated the dynamics of population growth in the Orel region. Results. The obtained results showed that the presence of the share of the population not participating in the formation of growth reduces the negative dynamics: the population is declining, but the rate of decline is slowing down. The effect of «slowing down» the rate of population decline is achieved, among other things, by reducing the amount of pollution over time. Conclusions. The procedure of the proposed simulation modeling allows us to assess the demographic situation as the main indicator of the development of the region, depending on various factors of the life environment, among which the environmental factor is the prevailing one.

Impact of the Russian–Ukrainian War on the National Economy of Russia

At the moment, the first phase of the military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine, which began in February 2022, is reaching its logical end: A certain front line has already been established and the economic state in which the countries are is becoming clearer. That is why the evaluation and forecasting of the military, economic and demographic impact of the war on other countries become relevant. This work examines what losses Russia received due to its actions. In the article, the authors examine the issue of the impact of the war in Ukraine on the Russian economy, as well as a retrospective forecast of the impact of Russia’s military operations on its national economy. Attention is focused on military and demographic aspects, as well as on the results of the impact of various types of sanctions. The main method that was used in the work can be considered modelling; however, in addition to it, analysis, historical method, graphic and others were also used. The practical results of the analysis showed that the government of the Russian Federation announced the transition to a command mobilisation economy, and today its first consequences are already visible in the form of rising prices and devaluation of the national currency. In addition, it was shown that despite the large number of sanctions imposed on Russia, the country has not yet felt the full consequences. The issue of how the defence economy of the Russian Federation is developing, how the military budget of Russia has changed over the past 11 years, and how the war in Ukraine affected the demographic situation has been examined. In the section on the impact of the war on the economy of the Russian Federation, it is shown that modernised production and industries will suffer the most from such actions, which will lead to a powerful technological lag. The article brings new knowledge for understanding the current functioning of the Russian economy and in the near future, as well as for making assessments of the possible future course of the war. JEL: H56, N4, J11, R11

Malignant Neoplasms of the Reproductive Organs as a Cause of Death of the Young Population in the Russian Federation

Relevance. The demographic situation in the Russian Federation over the past decades has been characterized by negative dynamics, while the two key indicators, the ratio of which affects this, are birth and death rates. Of particular interest in this case are malignant neoplasms (MNs) of the organs of the reproductive system, which can both affect the decline in fertility, especially when it comes to the age group under 40, and make a significant contribution to the structure of the population mortality. Аim. Analyze the changes in mortality rates from cancer of the reproductive organs among the population aged 15 to 39 years, their dynamics and structure in the Russian Federation for 2011–2020. Materials and methods. To calculate the indicators, an analysis was carried out of the data of the forms of the federal state static observation on the distribution of the deceased by sex, age groups and causes of death by Rosstat (FSN-C51) and statistical information on the age and sex composition of the population of the territories of the Russian Federation. Results. The highest «crude» mortality rates were noted in the Siberian and Far Eastern Federal Districts (5.04 (95% CI = 4.49–5.58) and 5.00 (95% CI = 4.09–5.90) per 100 thousand of the population, respectively), the smallest – n the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District (2.58 (95% CI = 2.06 - 3.11) per 100 thousand of the population). Significant gender differences were also identified. Female mortality from malignancies of the reproductive organs was significantly higher (the "crude” mortality rate among women was found to be 7.57 (95% CI = 7.22–7.92) versus 0.72 (95% CI = 0.61–0.82) among men per 100 thousand) due to the dominance of oncological lesions of the cervix and mammary gland at an earlier age. Conclusion. The identified features of the manifestations of mortality from cancer of the reproductive organs for various territories and population groups can serve as a rationale for strengthening the existing preventive measures, such as vaccination against HPV, as well as for developing new strategies aimed at improving the demographic situation.

Demographic crisis in Japan

Demographic problems in the XXI century affect many modern states. In relation to each country, they have a certain character and have their own characteristics, based on the established traditions, the level and quality of life of the population, socio-economic indicators, social support of the population of the country from their governments. On the one hand, the problem of overpopulation is characteristic of the modern stage of human development. Individual States are characterized by a demographic explosion (India, countries of the African continent). Other states are experiencing a demographic crisis. This article examines the situation of the demographic crisis in Japan. Japan often attracts attention to itself by taking non-trivial decisions at the government level to solve problems of a socio-economic nature. In this regard, the purpose of the article was a comprehensive study of the demographic structure of the land of the rising sun, demographic trends, features of the demographic situation, as well as state policy measures to overcome the growth of demographic problems. The author investigates the main causes of the demographic crisis in Japan, the peculiarities of pension provision, the problems of population aging, poverty, and the peculiarities of the labor market in Japan. It is shown that the increase in the number of foreign labor did not fill the gap in the labor market. Therefore, the Japanese authorities plan to raise the retirement age and introduce a number of incentive measures for companies working with the elderly. The gradual aging of the population is just one of several unfavorable demographic trends in Japan. Another problem of no less concern to the authorities of this country is the phenomenon of «lone parasites». In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of crimes committed by elderly people. The data regularly published by the Japanese Statistical Office confirms the surprising trend of a very rapid increase in the number of prisoners of both sexes over 65 years of age. The article uses a variety of sources — media materials on the problem under study, scientific articles of researchers directly and indirectly devoted to the consideration of topical issues and problems of a demographic nature. The article makes extensive use of publicly available statistical data.

The Russian language in the context of socio-economic adaptation of labor migrants from Central Asia in Russia

International labor migration is an important part of modern processes taking place in the world, affecting not only the countries’ economies, but also it’s political, social and demographic situation. Due to the peculiarities of the Russian economy, the attraction of foreign workers is an urgent need, however, it should be noted that labor migration carries not only positive aspects for the host countries. The flow of migrants who do not speak Russian well, who were brought up in a different cultural and religious environment and, as a result, are difficult to integrate into Russian society, forms some social development challenges for Russia. In recent years, there have been disputes in the expert community about the language proficiency of labor migrants.This article presents an analysis of the level of Russian language proficiency of foreign workers from Central Asian countries, as well as the impact of this level on various aspects of their socio-economic adaptation. In addition, the article examines the level of Russian language proficiency of labor migrants, depending on their migration intentions, the length of stay in the host country, as well as depending on the field of activity of foreign workers. In the process of the research, the influence of the level of knowledge of the Russian language on the monthly income of a foreign worker was analyzed. It was noted that in order to eliminate the communication barrier between foreign workers and the local population, there is a need to intensify the language training of migrants by developing and implementing language courses, expanding access to them and migrants’ awareness of their availability.

Tbilisi in the 20th Century

After the annexation of Georgia by Russia in the early 19th centurythe term “Sakartvelo” (Georgia) disappeared. The country splitinto two parts: Tbilisi government (eastern Georgia) and Kutaisigovernment (western Georgia). Unification of the country was achallenge for the Georgians dwelling inside and outside Georgia.The term “Sakartvelo” emerged once again in times of the independentRepublic of Georgia (1918-1921).The present paper considers the history of Tbilisi which was traditionallya political, administrative and cultural center of unitedGeorgia, of eastern Georgia, of Caucasus, of the Trans-CaucasianSoviet Federal Socialist Republic (Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armeniauntil 1936), of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Georgia (1936-1991) and Georgia (after proclaiming independence) and reflectedall changing political contexts.The following issues are introduced: the process of urbanization,the demographic situation and the migration processes, as well ascoexistence in the multicultural and multi-religious milieu. Alongwith the constructing activities, industrial, cultural and educationalachievements within the frames of the USSR, the violation ofhuman rights, restriction of the Georgian language, the Georgianchurch, purges, reprisals, civil unrest, nepotism, corruption, theprotests of opposition and the suppression of these protests, andconsequently the bleeding of the nation throughout the 20th centurywhich is still in place, are studied.

The medical demographic indicators and health preservation of rural population of the Russian Federation

For the last 20 years of analysis, mortality rate of rural population was higher than that one of entire population; in 2020, increasing of mortality due to COVID-19 was noted.The indicators were 15.4 per 1000 population for rural population, and 14.3‰ for urban population. In 2021, the indicators increased up to 17.5 and 16.5‰, respectively. The birth rate of rural population over last 20 years tended to increasing. In 2013, mortality and birth rates became equal (14.5‰). In subsequent years, birth rate decreased and in 2021 amounted to 9.6‰ and in 2022 to 9.5‰. In 2021, the indicator of general morbidity of rural population of the Russian Federation was 124941.0‰oo For entire population the indicator was higher - 167713.8‰oo. In 2021, the highest rates of general morbidity of rural population were in the classes of diseases of the respiratory system - 34470.2‰oo and the circulatory system - 21588.2‰oo. In 2021, the ranking of general incidence of rural population in the Federal districts of the Russian Federation demonstrated difference in indicators by 1.5 times and in the subjects of the Russian Federation it reached 5.3 times. The highest indicator was noted in the Nenets Autonomous District - 278926.7‰oo, the lowest one in the Magadan Oblast - 52441.5‰oo. In 2021, the incidence of COVID-19 in rural population amounted to 2151.9‰oo. In 2021, the indicator increased by 2.8 times up to 6056.8‰oo. There is 2.4-fold increase in incidence of COVID-19 in rural population from 3391.1‰oo (2020) to 8085.7‰oo (2021). The ranking of incidence rates of rural population of COVID-19 in the subjects of the Russian Federation demonstrated difference in 15.6 times. The highest indicators were noted in the Republic of Khakassia - 14104.1 per 100 thousand population and the lowest in the Magadan region - 902.9‰oo. Conclusions. The unfavorable medical and demographic situation in the countryside indicates the low availability of medical care, the need for financial support of rural areas at the municipal, regional and Federal levels.

The present-day medical demographic situation in the Republic of Karelia

The analysis of basic medical and demographic indicators (primary morbidity and disability of adult population, mortality, age structure and life expectancy) and provision of medical care in the Republic of Karelia in 2011-2020 was carried out. It established consistently high level of primary morbidity of population with respiratory diseases; injuries, poisoning and other consequences of external causes; diseases of genitourinary system. Diseases of cardiovascular system and malignant neoplasms occupy leading positions in the structure of causes of disability and mortality of population during period under review. The levels of primary morbidity, disability and mortality of the Republic population are higher than at national level. The age structure of population has regressive type, there is long-term process of demographic aging, life expectancy is gradually increasing. Since 2011, the number of out-patient clinics increased up to 3 times and their capacity increased too. The degree of provision of population with medical personnel remained stable for a decade. The number of secondary medical personnel is decreasing, while both indicators are higher than the national indocators.

Сравнительный анализ показателей детской смертности в российских городах и селениях XVI—XVIII вв.

The authors present a paleoanthropological study of the necropolises from several 16 th—18 th century towns and villages in the western part of Russia. In this area and time period, the average life expectancy was very low. The lowest, 14.5 years, is observed in the population of the borderline fortress Blokhino-1 in Saransk County. The higher the infant mortality in the groups, the lower the average life expectancy. The infant mortality rate in different localities was different. The peak of infant mortality falls on 0—5 age group in all studied groups from the western part of Russia of the 16 th—18 th centuries. The representativeness of this cohort often depends on the mortality rate of children in the first year of life. The high mortality rate of young children was associated with a low level of medical development, lack of antibiotics, and sometimes with historical situations. Mortality in the first year of life, especially newborns, was the highest in the borderline fortress Blokhino-1 of Saransk County. The reason for such a dangerous demographic situation here was the historical purpose of the fortress and the task of the population to defend their homeland. Much less attention was paid to everything else. In general, the most prosperous demographic situation was in the village of Isupovo, Kostroma region, in the city of Kazan and on the territory of Nizhny Novgorod Posad near the Kremlin (necropolis on the Verkhnevolzhskaya embankment) in the 16th—18th centuries.

Next Generation Home

The current demographic situation is such that young people are becoming a dwindling minority of the population. It is all the more important to study young people’s ideas about the future, especially in such an important issue as the organisation of personal housing. The article shows the results of a frequency content analysis of the statements of a focus group of students from one of Novosibirsk universities on the topic of their housing. The texts include two arrays. One represents essays written in free form by the focus group participants. The second array was obtained in the course of discussing the topic at a round table. The content analysis was conducted using the author’s programme measuring the presence of the main groups of emotions in the text (emotional spectrum of the text). The analysis of both arrays showed the coincidence of their emotional spectra, which confirms the truthfulness of the respondents’ statements. The group of emotions “conscience, guilt, justice” is predominant, which indicates the desire of young people for stability balance and fair housing arrangement.

Features of natural population movement in the Siberian Federal District during the coronavirus pandemic

The pandemic of a new corona virus infection (NCVI) has worsened the already unfavorable demographic situation in the Russian Federation. Aim of the study was to assess the changes in the demographic situation in the country and the Siberian Federal District and the causes contributing to them. Material and methods. Statistical data of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Rosstat, regional ministries of health of subjects belonging to the Siberian Federal District, and literature on the problems of demography were used. The following methods were used: analytical, historical, statistical, including statistical observation, summary and grouping of materials, absolute and relative statistical values, sampling. Results and discussion. The pandemic period of the new coronavirus infection in RF and SFD is characterized by a substantial increase in the mortality rate, which became the maximum in the newest history of Russia, i.e. since 1991. The structure of the main causes of death has changed. Diseases of the circulatory system, neoplasms, diseases of the digestive organs and external causes, accounted for 76.6 % of all causes in 2019, in 2021 they accounted for only 60.1 %, with NCVI taking second place among causes of death (19.1 %). The birth rate remains at a low level, and in 2021 was 9.6 per 1000 population, which is 16.5 % lower than in 2017, due to which the natural decline in population has significantly increased (to –6.3 in Russia and to –7.0 per 1000 population in SFD) and the average life expectancy has decreased. Conclusions. All of the foregoing points to the ineffectiveness of measures to prevent and forestall the adverse effects of the pandemic, which is practically inevitable in the case of new, poorly studied infectious diseases. The measures taken to organize medical care to the population in the conditions of the pandemic have not been adequate. This is evidenced by the higher rates of total mortality of the population, compared to the probable ones (caused by the increase in mortality from NCVI), a significant increase in natural population decline and a reduction in life expectancy.

Тюркоязычное население степного пограничья Великого княжества Литовского и Крымского ханства в ХV – первой половине ХVІ вв.

The ethnic and demographic situation on the borderland of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Crimean Khanates is analysed on the basis of narratives (Michalon Lituanus, Marcin Broniowski, Marcin Bielski, Bartosz Paprocki) and documentary sources (publications “Lithuanian Metrics”, “Archive of South Western Russia”, documents of the Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts, Central State Historical Archive of Ukraine).
 The boundaries laid by the local prince of Kiev Simeon Olelkovich in the 15th century were significant for a later time as a precedent for ideas about the boundary between the Black Sea Tatars and Ukrainian Cossacks. The Zaporozhian Host at the early 18th century referred it as “Vytautas borders”. However, this “boundary” was conditional. The steppe space between the rivers Southern Bug and Dnieper was occupied by the Ukrainian Cossacks (later the Zaporozhians) in the summer, and by the “Perekop Tatars” in the winter. The seasonal migrations, set by the conditions of the first half of the 16th century, persisted until the middle of the 17th century.
 The notion “Tatars” is a conventional designation for the Turkic-speaking population in the Black Sea steppe before the migration of the Noghais to this region in the second half of the 16th to early 17th centuries. “Perekop Tatars” were not nomads, but a semi-sedentary population. Economic occupations and the degree of settlement of this population differed according to gender, age and social position. Women, children, clients and slaves lived in stationary settlements, were engaged in agriculture and horticulture. Full-fledged men led an mobile lifestyle, were engaged in stockbreeding, hunting and war. The economy was based on sheep and horse breeding.
 Particular attention is paid to the male groups of the “Perekop Tatars”, which had a changeable and often multiethnic composition, combined shepherding and war, and for a long time were without a family and permanent place of residence. Some demographic data (cited by Gilles Veinstein) indicate a significant excess of the number of men relative to women. These male groups in the sources of that time are designated as “Kazak” and “Çoban”.

Forecasting the future burden of disease in Scotland

Abstract Scotland is expected to see a rapidly ageing population within the context of an overall decrease in population. Public Health Scotland's Scottish Burden of Disease (SBoD) Study has recently been adapted to forecast how these demographic and population health trends are expected to combine, to anticipate the extent of future public health challenges. Our initial aim was to forecast the burden of disease for 12 disease groups, over the next two decades, based solely on projected changes in the population. Further work is underway looking at the additional impact of changing morbidity and mortality at individual disease level, using an age period-cohort approach, and the possible impact of disease treatment through scenario analyses. We sourced Disability-adjusted life years (DALY) rates for 12 disease groupings from the SBoD study for 2019. Age-sex specific disease burden rates were assumed to remain constant over the forecasting period, thus assuming no changes to the underlying epidemiological rates. Population projections at 5-year age group, separately for males and females, were sourced from National Records Scotland up until the year 2043. Despite a projected decrease in the Scottish population, the annual disease burden is forecast to increase 21% in the next 20 years. Absolute increases in annual disease burdens are forecast to be largest for cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and neurological diseases - together accounting for 68% of the total increase in forecasted disease burden. Forecasted relative increases in annual disease burdens highlight increases for common infectious diseases; unintentional injuries; diabetes and kidney diseases; and chronic respiratory diseases. By indicating how the changing demographic situation in Scotland will impact the causes of disease burden, these forecasts are useful to inform priorities for workforce and care service planning and redesign, and for prioritising areas for disease and injury prevention.

Regional health and social inequalities in Bulgaria

Abstract Background The administrative division of Bulgaria divides it into 28 regions, which differ significantly in terms of both socioeconomic development and a number of demographic indicators. The death rate is an indicator according to which our country has been at the top of the world rankings for several years. Cardiovascular diseases stand out among the leading causes of death and they are one of the most important problems facing our society and health system. The study aims to analyse the relationship between the death rate due to CVD in different regions in Bulgaria with the average annual salary of employed persons as an indicator for the socioeconomic development of the regions. Methods The regional differences in the death rate due to CVD and the average annual salary of employed persons were analysed based on the National Statistical Institute data. Analysis and calculations were performed by MS Excel 2019. Results The death rate due to CVD in Bulgaria varies widely - from 1739.7 per 100000 in region Vidin, 1685,2 in region Montana to 878.0 in the city of Sofia, with a national average of 1163.2 /2021/. At the same time, Vidin and Montana regions are also among the regions with a very low average annual salary of employed persons - respectively 12 855 and 13 983 BGN, which is much lower than the average for the country - 21 128 and than the capital Sofia - 25 724 BGN /2021/. Conclusions The regional health inequalities in Bulgaria are very important in order to control and decrease the level of mortality in the country, especially the death rate due to CVD. Bulgaria is among the counties that have the most serious challenges related to high cardiovascular deaths and should be among the priorities of public policy. The profound regional differences that were found impose permanent monitoring and directing the regional social and public health policies to avoid their unfavourable effects. Society should be making major and cost-effective efforts to reduce mortality. Key messages • The elimination of regional inequalities in the country is one of the possible ways to deal with the difficult demographic situation which occurred in the years after the democratic changes. • Regional health inequalities create the need for a long-term health policy that will improve the population's health status and the effective functioning of the healthcare system in our country.

Ukrainos visuomenės regioninė tapatybė: socialinis-humanitarinis diskursas

The purpose of the article is to review the development of regional studies, to understand the strategies of geopolitical dynamics in the Ukrainian space, civilizational and cultural features of regional development, complex interdependencies between na­tional and regional dimensions of the historical process. Attention is paid to the regional problems in Ukraine, related to the specificity of regional identities, different socio-cul­tural values and mental stereotypes. The application of methodological approaches of re­gionalism is seen as the most appropriate tool both for clarifying the conflict dimension in the formation of Ukrainian identity in the past, and for finding a constructive solution to the problem of “conflict of identities” in modern conditions. It has been proven that the scientific space of modern regional history is an acceptable field for the analysis of re­gional societies, the economic and demographic situation in the regions, individual and group, social and territorial identities, and local political and cultural preferences. It is emphasized that during the post-war recovery in Ukraine regional characteristics took on a role of system-forming norms and structural and functional determinants that effec­tively stimulate and strengthen the reconstruction processes in the regions and condition the formation of a nationwide safe spatial environment.

Regional Identity of Ukrainian Society in Socio-Humanitarian Discourse

The purpose of the article is to review the development of regional studies, to understand the strategies of geopolitical dynamics in the Ukrainian space, civilizational and cultural features of regional development, complex interdependencies between na­tional and regional dimensions of the historical process. Attention is paid to the regional problems in Ukraine, related to the specificity of regional identities, different socio-cul­tural values and mental stereotypes. The application of methodological approaches of re­gionalism is seen as the most appropriate tool both for clarifying the conflict dimension in the formation of Ukrainian identity in the past, and for finding a constructive solution to the problem of “conflict of identities” in modern conditions. It has been proven that the scientific space of modern regional history is an acceptable field for the analysis of re­gional societies, the economic and demographic situation in the regions, individual and group, social and territorial identities, and local political and cultural preferences. It is emphasized that during the post-war recovery in Ukraine regional characteristics took on a role of system-forming norms and structural and functional determinants that effec­tively stimulate and strengthen the reconstruction processes in the regions and condition the formation of a nationwide safe spatial environment.

Research field of demographic security in the multi-ethnic space of narratives of students

The demographic situation in Russia is characterized by a persistently narrowed type of population reproduction, which certainly actualizes the study of narratives on demographic security and involves understanding the attitudes and risks associated with demographic behavior. Kazan universities are a good platform for studying the demographic behavior of student youth, where mutual influence of the attitudes of the Turkic world and the Russian mental context occurs. The article discusses the features of using the focus group method in the research field of demographic security, with students of Kazan in a multiethnic youth environment. As a result of conducting 16 cases using the focus group method and based on 50 free interviews with its participants, which were conducted 7 days after each focus group, the key attitudes of demographic behavior (reproductive, self-preservation, migration and matrimonial) of student youth in a multi-ethnic environment were identified and the image of the future in demographic security narratives. The focus group method is presented as a platform that makes it possible to create a certain “meta-story”, where the demographic attitudes of young educated representatives of different ethnic groups are realized, the degree of their compatibility, and a search for ways of a possible joint future is developed..

НЕЙМИНГ В ФОРМИРОВАНИИ КРЕАТИВНОЙ КОНЦЕПЦИИ ЦЕННОСТНОГО ПРЕДЛОЖЕНИЯ РАБОТОДАТЕЛЯ (EVP)

Geopolitical and economic challenges, the development of technology have significantly changed the external and internal labor market. The demographic situation is complex: there is a trend towards a decrease in the population of the Russian Federation; the number of youth and technical specialists is not growing at the pace necessary to meet the needs of employers; unemployment is kept at a “calm” level with an increase in the number of self-employed (people do not want to be hired because of a change in life values). In the context of the development of production, the struggle for graduates, specialists and talents is intensifying. Employer brand management is moving to a new level of quality: from entertainment events to deep development of the employer brand concept. The identifier of the company’s image is positioning — conveying the employer’s value proposition (EVP) to target audiences. The highlight of the study is a new look at the application of naming from product marketing to employer branding. Naming helps to succinctly, concisely and emotionally attractively formulate the key benefits of working in a company. By creating slogans that convey EVP, HR managers convey the identity, essence of the activity, products and benefits of working in the company. A creative concept in the form of visualization in corporate colors makes the employer recognizable, candidates want to work, employees want to stay. An overview of examples of naming in the formation of the creative concept of the employer’s value proposition is given.

You’re a murderer: Critical discourse analysis of conversations around abortions in the Russian talk show

Today in Russia, there is a growing number of anti-abortion policies even though the birth rate is not a key factor affecting the demographic situation in the country. In this article, I investigate how the anti-abortion discourse is constructed in the media. For this purpose, I analyse a dataset of 5 hour-long episodes of the tabloid talk show Pust’ Govoriat. More specifically, the aim of this article is twofold. I seek to demonstrate to what extent the discourse displayed in the show is shaped and shapes by the Russian government’s family policies and, consequently, public opinion. On the other side, I aim to understand how speakers verbally and non-verbally negotiate morality, norms, gender roles and identities to negotiate if abortion is acceptable or not. I advocate that the tabloid talk show, like many other state-funded media products in Russia, is utilised as a government’s tool for anti-abortion propaganda and depoliticisation of social problems.

Risks in the Labor Market of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia): Regional Civil Forum-2023

On March 2, 2023, the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) saw the opening of a regional civil forum “Man of Labor: New Challenges and Opportunities”. As part of the discussion platform No. 1 “Decent work as the basis for human well-being”, a strategic session “Risks in the labor market of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia)” was held with the participation of ministries and departments, representatives of science and education, and the public. The work of the groups was concentrated on three tracks, according to which the moderators proposed to formulate the following blocks of the project presentation: the problem field, the benefit (effect) of solving the problem, and the packaging of the solution. The list of tracks of the strategic session covers the system of social and labor relations and creates risks in the labor market, caused mainly by internal factors. The sections formulated by the groups cover the influence of external factors as well. Based on the results of the strategic session, five groups developed recommendations to the State Assembly (Il Tumen) of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), the Government of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), the Ministry of Labor and Social Development of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), the State Committee of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) for employment, and the M. K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University. All the proposals are united by the desire for a balanced labor market and guaranteed employment, for which it is proposed to conduct a comprehensive career guidance work. The working groups are interested in the employment of graduates in jobs that provide a decent quality of life for young people, which will help reduce social tension, a favorable demographic and migration situation in the region. In addition, local communities are concerned about the increased participation of industrial enterprises in the socio-economic development of the territory of presence. The results of the strategic session in the form of practical recommendations to legislative and executive authorities, educational institutions emphasize the need for consolidated decisions of the state and society.