Aleshnikova V. I.

Relevance of the topic. The role of management consulting in the context of external challenges and threats to Russian business has increased significantly. To build sustainability and maintain competitive advantages, companies expect breakthrough solutions from professional consultants. However, under sanctions pressure, Russian consulting firms also found themselves in a difficult situation. Problems arose in staffing and maintaining competencies, information support for consulting activities. Objective of the study is to find solutions to develop the competencies of consultants and increase client confidence. Methodology. As part of the study, methods of system analysis, statistical analysis, analysis and synthesis, and graphical interpretation of data were used. Results and conclusions. The composition of the main driving and restraining forces on the management consulting market is presented and an assessment is made as a basis for further discussion by the professional community. Four key areas that determine the stability of development of consulting firms are substantiated: development of key competencies of management consultants in accordance with international standards of the profession; implementation of knowledge management systems; networking in the consulting community; formation of the brand of the consulting firm as a reliable partner of the client and employer. Scope. Management of consulting companies, training and advanced training of management consultants, formation of knowledge management systems, networking of consulting firms, marketing of consulting services.

The relevance of the topic. According to experts, in the general format of tourism development in Russia, the most promising type is gastronomic tourism, the growth rate of which demonstrates a high level of dynamics. Gastrotourism is an effective tool for promoting territories in the context of socio-economic development, increasing their competitiveness and investment attractiveness. In this regard, the need to study the marketing aspects of the implementation of a regional policy for the development of gastrotourism seems obvious. The purpose of the study. A systematic assessment of the effectiveness of regional policies for the development of gastronomy in the context of promoting regions as gastronomic destinations. Methodology. In the course of the research, methods of analysis and synthesis, systematic and empirical analysis, critical evaluation, tabular and graphical interpretation of data were used. The scope of application. Regional practices of developing territories as gastronomic destinations using marketing management tools. Results and conclusions. In the course of the research, the factors determining the effectiveness of regional policies for the development of gastrotourism are systematized. The authors analyzed the activities to support gastrotourism at the federal and regional levels. The article presents the results of the implementation of federal measures and initiatives to stimulate gastronomic tourism in the Russian Federation. A study of the regional specifics of supporting gastronomy has been conducted according to the following criteria: the presence of management structures for the tourism industry, programs to support gastronomy, digital and traditional marketing tools to promote the region as a gastronomic destination, and marketing of gastronomy projects. The development of gastrodestinations is hampered by a lack of tourist accommodation facilities, modern restaurants and cafes, investments in the development of the industry, as well as a shortage of staff in the field of gastronomy. The use of PPP/MCHP tools is proposed as a promising direction for solving these problems. Despite the geopolitical difficulties, the criterion analysis of foreign experience in managing the development of gastrodestinations should continue.

Relevance of the topic. The article is devoted to solving an important scientific and practical problem of forming an economic security management system at the regional level, the structural element of which is the corresponding concepts, strategies, and programs. The relevance of the topic is due to the wide range and hybrid nature of external challenges and threats, the presence of internal problems of regional development, and the unresolved theoretical, methodological and organizational problems of managing economic security at the regional level. Objective. Analysis of the main elements of regional economic security management systems. Methodology. Methods of logical and comparative analysis of economic security management practices in the constituent entities of the Federation, empirical generalization, a systematic and functional approach to the development of measures in the field of economic security of the regions. Results and conclusions. Based on the results of the study, theoretical, methodological and organizational provisions for managing the economic security of the region are substantiated: the concept of economic security of the region is clarified, characterized by an emphasis on a manageable nature in order to ensure the ability of the socio-economic system of the region for sustainable development and resistance to threats, challenges and risks; the content of managing the economic security of the region through management functions is revealed; the basic principles and composition of the main elements of the regional economic security management system are substantiated; the need to systematize strategic documents by levels is argued, ensuring an interconnected hierarchy and continuity according to the principle of a "pyramid of strategies (basic, functional, operational). Scope. The practical significance of the study lies in the feasibility of using the findings and results in the formation of regional economic security management systems and the development of strategies for the economic security of the region.

Relevance of the topic. The realization of the goal of transition of the Russian Federation to the model of environmentally sustainable development requires the solution of a number of problems. They include the development of an indicator system and sustainability measures. Objective. Development of an operational integral measure of ecological development for diagnostics and monitoring of problems of sustainable development of Russian regions. Methodology. Methods of statistical correlation analysis, methods of intellectual data analysis and machine learning. Results and conclusions. An algorithm for constructing an integral measure of ecological development of regions has been developed. Sixty-nine indicators were analyzed and seventeen key indicators were selected. They are related to environmental, economic, agricultural, industrial and medical aspects and having a significant impact on the environment and public health. On the basis of the extended regression model the rating of ecological development of 85 subjects of the Russian Federation was compiled. Scope. Assessment of ecological and economic development of the region and making management decisions to improve sustainability.