Zerchaninova Tatiana E.

Research problem. The decline in youth civic engagement at the municipal level is manifested in the low turnout of youth in municipal elections, in the reduction of youth participation in solving local community issues, in the limited practice of youth participation in local self-government in traditional institutional forms. This leads to the formation of protest behavior, the growth of destructive and deviant behavior, and extremist forms of social activity. Thus, it is necessary to form an effective model of social partnership between young people and local governments, taking into account non-traditional (alternative) forms of civic engagement of young people. The purpose of the research is to study the forms of civic participation of youth in local self-government and to develop a conceptual model of social partnership of youth, youth public organizations and associations and local self-government bodies. Methodology and methods. The methodological basis of the study is represented by the concept of social partnership at the municipal level, the provisions of the systemic and activity-based approaches in municipal management. In the course of the research, a complex of quantitative and qualitative methods was used: analysis of official documents, analysis of the content of official sites, analysis of statistical data, secondary analysis of the results of sociological surveys. Research results. The content and directions of activities of local self-government bodies and youth public organizations and associations, a set of implemented measures and actions aimed at involving youth in socio-political processes at the municipal level, prevention of destructive and deviant behavior, extremist forms of social activity of youth, to stimulate civic initiatives have been studied youth at the municipal level, on the implementation of constructive forms of social activity of youth at the municipal level, on stimulating youth to participate in local self-government. Diagnostics of the problems hindering the civic participation of youth in local self-government was carried out. The prospects for the practical use of the theory of social partnership at the municipal level in the practice of municipal management and organization of work with youth are determined. Proposals have been developed for the subjects of social partnership at the municipal level to improve it. Proposals were submitted to local governments to support constructive forms of social activity of youth at the municipal level, to stimulate civic participation in local government, various civic initiatives of youth at the municipal level, and to involve youth in socio-political processes at the municipal level. Scientific novelty. A conceptual model of social partnership of youth, youth public organizations and associations and local self-government bodies has been developed. The structure of the conceptual model is represented by interrelated elements: 1) subjects of social partnership (youth, youth public organizations and associations, local governments), 2) principles of social partnership, 3) the goal of social partnership, 4) norms governing social partnership, 5) means of social partnership, 6) forms of interaction between subjects of social partnership.

Research problem. The involvement of local community, including the youth, in local government can transform and enrich the process of management decision making based on various perceptions and approaches to local problem solving. Shifting the focus to those who are the target of this decision or affected by local issues can contribute to the programs and projects quality improvement, increased trust through transparency of order and procedures of the decisions made. The interaction between the local community and local authorities provides for the civic capacity development, contributes to the increased accountability in the public administration system and leads to the public confidence building. However, according to the research, young people are hardly involved in the local problem solving.
The research purpose is to explore the results of the expert assessment of the current state and problems of the youth participation in the local government, the involvement of young people in socio-political processes at municipal level.
Methodology and methods. The institutional approach makes the methodological framework of the research. The institutional foundations of the youth participation in local government and various forms of such participation are analyzed in the research. To collect empirical data, the following methods have been used: analysis of official documents, questionnaire survey of the RF youth (n = 2026 people), expert interview (30 experts: researchers, scientists, representatives of public bodies, local government, non-profit organizations, educational institutions).
Research results. Modern Russian youth, having a high level of civic participation, is poorly involved in local government. To encourage the young people’s involvement in local government, a single mechanism should be built based on the triad “informing - discussing - active participation of young people in local problem solving”. Also, it is important to create the institutional involvement environment, including structures in local governments to support projects initiated bythe youth.
Scientific novelty. The study expands understanding of the institutional foundations of the youth civic involvement in local government; facts characterizing the experience and need of civic participation of youth in local government are provided; current state and problems of youth civic participation in local government are revealed.

The article is devoted to the study of the problems of the development of physical culture and sports in the Kamensk-Uralsky city district, as well as the experience of implementing a municipal program in this area. A mixed strategy was used to conduct the study, which involves a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Quantitative methods: analysis of statistical data characterizing the state of physical culture and sports in the Kamensk-Uralsky city district, and a questionnaire survey. The article discusses the results of a questionnaire survey of the population of the Kamensk-Uralsky city district conducted in March - May 2022 (the sample size was 892 people). Qualitative methods: analysis of official documents, official websites and the method of visual sociology - photographing sports infrastructure facilities. It is established that on a systematic basis, 49.4% of residents of the urban district aged 3 to 79 years are engaged in physical education and sports. By 2026, it is planned to increase this figure to 55%. As a result of the study, the main problems of the development of physical education and sports in the city district were identified: lack of sports infrastructure, deterioration of sports facilities, outdated material and technical base, insufficient financing of the industry, lack of extra-budgetary sources, low level of awareness of residents about upcoming sports events, holidays and promotions. In conclusion, the authors formulate the main recommendations aimed at the development of the industry and attracting additional sources of its financing.

The article studies the children's protest activity in the urban environment, explores its formation mechanisms and socio-psychological nature of the process, identifies factors contributing to and preventing the development of children's protests in comparison with the rest of the youth. The authors consider the urgent problem of children's urban protests through the prism of the theory of generations, researching various age groups born in a certain historical period of time, with their characteristic beliefs, values and behavior.
The article is based on the results of a sociological questionnaire survey of the youth of the Russian Federation in 2021. Through the questionnaire method 2,531 respondents aged 14 to 35 from all the federal districts of the Russian Federation were interviewed.
As a result of the research, factors and conditions for the growth of the children protest activity in the urban environment were identified. It is stated that young people under the age of 21 have the greatest mobilization potential for the protest activity, while other age groups share protest beliefs, and their participation largely depends on the formulation of the protest reason, as well as on the organizers of actions. The main driver of the protest mood growth is the destabilized socio-economic and political situation, the presence of systemic problems (corruption, reducing living standards, social inequality).
In conclusion, the authors formulate main recommendations aimed at harmonizing children's protest activity, switching it onto a “peaceful track” through establishing civil-normative, socio-cultural conditions, taking into consideration social, age, educational and everyday needs of today's youth. The social moods of today's youth should be diagnosed in a prompt manner, regarding its age and educational status.

Purpose. The study of housing preferences of residents of the city of Yekaterinburg and the development of recommendations aimed at the development of housing construction in Yekaterinburg. Research methods: a formalized interview of the population of Yekaterinburg (from 2 to 6 November 2016); sampling method (quota sampling, sample size 1000 people); statistical data analysis. Results and scope. The article presents the results of an empirical study of the housing preferences of residents of the city of Yekaterinburg. Identified target groups of buyers, preferred areas of the city to stay, as well as the main factors influencing the choice of real estate. The intentions of residents of the city to purchase housing in Yekaterinburg, the desired characteristics of housing, the motives for the purchase of housing and the financial capabilities of residents of the city are revealed. The significance of the research results for practice is confirmed by the fact that recommendations have been developed aimed at the development of housing construction in Yekaterinburg. Scientific novelty. Scientific novelty is to obtain new empirical data on the preferences of the residents of the city of Yekaterinburg when choosing housing. The factors that must be considered for the successful development of the housing market in the territory of Yekaterinburg are studied.

The purpose is to study the social practices of the participation of the population of the city of Yekaterinburg in the implementation of local government, identify problems and develop practical recommendations for their solution. Methods: analysis of statistical data, questionnaire, focus group, expert interview, content analysis, analysis of official documents, analysis of official sites, observation. Results and practical significance. The article outlines the elements of the theory of the participation of the population in the implementation of local self-government. As applied to the research problems, a complex of existing basic research methods was effectively used, incl. analysis of statistical data, questionnaire, focus group, expert interview, analysis of official documents, observation. The facts describing the level of participation of the population of the city of Yekaterinburg in the implementation of local self-government and the trends of its change are reflected. The problems of the participation of the population of the city of Yekaterinburg in the implementation of local self-government have been revealed. Factors and conditions affecting the level of participation of the population of the city of Yekaterinburg in the implementation of local self-government have been studied. The importance of the research results obtained by the author for practice is confirmed by the fact that: social technologies have been developed aimed at involving the population and youth in participating in the implementation of local self-government: the concept of a youth forum and competition, and a system of practical recommendations for increasing the level of people's participation in the implementation of local government. Scientific novelty. Based on the research carried out by the authors: a methodology for the empirical study of social practices of participation of the city's population in local self-government has been developed and tested, new empirical data have been obtained that characterize the practice of participation of the population of the city of Yekaterinburg in local self-government, and the reasons for the low level of participation of the city's population in local self-government.

Purpose. To analyze the development strategy of the municipal system of general education of the Berezovsky urban district' and develop proposals for its improvement. Methods. To conduct the study were used the following methods: description, analysis, synthesis, analysis of official documents, surveys, expert interviews, statistical analysis. The results and usability. The article presents the results of empirical sociological research of the development strategy of the municipal system of the general education of Berezovsky urban district (Sverdlovsk region). In the first stage of the study we examined official documents containing the development strategy of the municipal education system, which was analyzed by the algorithm developed by the authors. Strategy analysis revealed the strengths and weaknesses of the strategy of development of a municipal education system of Berezovsky urban district. At the second stage of the study was conducted a questionnaire of 42 experts which revealed the most relevant from the point of view of experts, the areas of work in general education: work with teaching and managerial personnel and the introduction and implementation of the federal state educational standards. In the third phase was conducted interviews with 12 experts and experts provided assessments the problems of the municipal education system and made proposals for their solution: the aging of teaching staff, the problem of training of heads of educational institutions, inefficient use of funds allocated to the outdated equipment. Received data can be used by, the education authorities and local governments for the development and improvement of strategy of development of the municipal system of the general education. Scientific novelty. Based on the study made by the author: developed an algorithm for the analysis of the development strategy of the municipal general education system; developed a technique of social sociological examination of the municipal development strategy of the general education system; provided new empirical data characterizing the development strategy of the municipal general education of Berezovsky urban district.

Subject: quality and availability of social support on payment for housing and communal services in the municipality "City of Ekaterinburg." Purpose: to assess the quality and availability of social support to pay for housing and communal services in the city of Yekaterinburg and develop proposals to improve their. Methodology and Methods: the research methodology is based on the principles of the activity approach to the study of social support. The study used methods such as description, analysis, synthesis, analysis of documents, sociological questionnaire. Results: assessed the quality and availability of social support measures (for example, reimbursement of expenses to pay for housing and utilities) in the city of Yekaterinburg, which resulted in the study of the experience of reimbursement of expenses to pay for housing and communal services in the city of Yekaterinburg; analyzed the results of independent research of the quality and availability of reimbursement of expenses to pay for housing and communal services in the city of Yekaterinburg; identified gaps in the provision of compensation for the payment of housing and communal services; recommendations on improvement of the said compensation in Yekaterinburg are given. Field of application results: results of the study can be used in the activity of local governments that provide specified compensation, as well as activities of public authorities involved in the development of the order of reimbursement of expenses to pay for housing and communal services. Scientific novelty: developed criteria for assessing the quality of the availability of social support (for example, reimbursement of expenses to pay for housing and utilities); identified the problem of providing reimbursement of expenses to pay for housing and communal services; proposed the original judgment on the provision of compensation for the payment of housing and communal services in the city of Yekaterinburg.