Vol. 1 No. 2 (61) (2023)

The relevance of the topic. Approaches to assessing the performance of the Board of directors require modernization, taking into account the specifics of the organizational and legal provisions of public joint stock companies, as well as changes in institutional and socio-economic conditions in Russia. The need to expand the range of methods and tools for evaluating the performance of the Board of directors is due to the growing demands of stakeholders for the quality of its work and the sustainable growth of companies as a whole. Goal. Development and approbation of a methodology for evaluating the performance of the Board of directors of Russian companies based on public information. Methodology. The research uses general scientific methods and techniques: analysis, synthesis, analogy, generalization, comparison, abstraction, as well as statistical methods and methods of economic analysis. The methodological framework is based on modern versions of methodological recommendations on the evaluation of the Board of directors, as well as methodologies for assigning corporate governance ratings. The information base of the empirical part of the study contains the reports of Russian public joint stock companies included in the National Corporate Governance Rating. Results and conclusions. The research identified trends in the formation and functioning of the Board of directors caused by changes in regulatory and advisory documents regulating the corporate governance process, as well as by requirements of stakeholders, in particular, the transition to a balanced board of directors and the expansion of functions in the field of ESG activity control. The study also developed a methodology for evaluating the performance of the Board of directors of Russian public companies, which differs in evaluation criteria, the composition of relevant indicators, the scoring system, the scale of interpretation of the results obtained and meets the requirements of modern theory and practice of corporate governance. Based on the results of the evaluation of the performance of the Board of directors of Russian public companies included in the National Corporate Governance Rating, the study formulated recommendations for their improvement using the proposed methodology. Scope of application. Improving the composition, structure, and performance of the boards of directors of Russian public companies in order to improve the quality of corporate governance.

The relevance of the topic. The term «construction industry» is used to denote the part of the economy associated with complex urban planning activities, including the preparation of urban planning decisions, territorial planning, urban zoning, territory planning, survey work and architectural and construction design, organization and execution of construction and installation works using construction machines and mechanisms, as well as the preparation and conduct of events selection of performers, preparation and conclusion of contracts, financial support, construction expertise and quality control, price and technological audit, infrastructure and communication support of construction projects, in which specialists of various levels of professional training and experience participate. It is necessary to know the specifics of state regulation of the construction industry against the background of the developing construction market of the Russian Federation. In recent years, there has been a change in the economic structure and the expansion of opportunities for entities working in this sector. The working capacity of other sectors of the economy and the standard of living of the population depend on the state of the construction sector. Goal. To consider the basic principles, goals, objectives and regulatory framework of state policy to determine the prospects for the development of the construction industry. Methodology. The following research tools were used: generalization method, historical and retrospective analysis, analysis of informative and analytical materials related to the tasks set in the study. Results and conclusions. State regulation of the construction sector guarantees the improvement of the system, the unification of personal and public interests for economic development, and increased competition. Scope of application. Regulation of the construction sector at the state level is a type of management activity of the state, in which authorized bodies participate, ensuring the optimization of economic relations in construction to protect the private and public interests of the participants in the relationship.

The relevance of the topic. The state and prospects of the Central Chernozem regions in the field of ecological, socio-economic development determine the need for analysis and assessment of their level of development in the context of all-Russian trends. Goal. Assessment of the parameters of the ecological, socio-economic development of the regions of the Central Chernozem region, determining the prospects for their development in this area of public relations. Methodology. Monographic method; cluster, logical and comparative analysis. Since the regions of Russia are numerous and differ significantly in the level of ecological, socio-economic development as a whole and in its individual components, in order to understand the prospects for the development of this sphere, their grouping was made, which made it possible to form virtual clusters using cluster analysis that are sufficiently homogeneous in terms of the totality of the estimated parameters. The assessment was made according to seven parameters: «the average annual number of employees by type of economic activity for the year», «distribution of the number of organizations and enterprises by type of economic activity», «environmental protection costs», «turnover of organizations by type of economic activity», «the share of captured and neutralized air pollutants», «the volume of turnover and consistently used water.» Virtual clusters have been formed as of the period 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. Results and conclusions. The results obtained indicate that for four years there has been a positive trend in four of the five regions of the Central Chernozem region. At the same time, the Voronezh and Kursk regions were included for three and four years, respectively, in cluster «B», characterized by the highest indicators characterizing: the number of people employed in the field of water supply; sanitation, waste collection and disposal, pollution elimination activities; the number of organizations in this field of activity; the share of the volume of shipped industrial products for the collection, processing and disposal of waste, processing of secondary raw materials in its total volume. In general, the Central Chernozem Economic Region can be considered as one of the reference points of industrial modernization with the prospect of increasing the environmental friendliness of production, the use of «green tools», the introduction of new nature-saving industries. Scope of application. The practice of industrial modernization in the field of ecological, socio-economic development of regions.

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.

The relevance of the topic. Today, as never before, the policy of the Russian Federation is aimed at the development of agriculture in order to ensure food security in the face of ever-increasing sanctions. Accordingly, one of the priority areas of sustainable growth of the agro-industrial complex is given a special place to the development of agricultural cooperation. Goal. The main purpose of the study is to reveal the conditions and prospects for the development of agriculture on the basis of cooperation. Methodology. The research includes the following methods: dialectical, analytical, statistical, economic information, graphic image. The theoretical basis was the works of scientists on the research topic, regulatory legal acts regulating the activities of agricultural cooperation, federal and regional development programs. Results and conclusions. The analysis of the development of agricultural cooperation is carried out, the importance of state participation is justified not only from the standpoint of financial support, but also the improvement of regulatory legal acts, legislation, compliance with the principles of cooperation. The reasons for restraining the development of agricultural cooperation have been identified, one of which to this day remains the disparity in prices for agricultural products and the purchase of material and technical resources. The assessment of the modern development of agriculture in the Kursk region is given. Scope of application. An educational environment that provides applied scientific research.

The relevance of the topic. Ensuring the sustainable development of the territorial space of the Voronezh Region, of course, while preserving the socio-economic potential should be based on preserving the ecological state of the environment. Goal. Analysis and further development of the network of specially protected natural territories by expanding the structure of the network of specially protected territories in order to maintain the sustainable development of the territorial space of the Voronezh region. Methodology. Methods of logical and comparative analysis of practices of forming a network of specially protected natural territories. Results and conclusions. The territory of the Voronezh Region is the agricultural breadbasket of the country, where open spaces predominate on which agricultural land is located. These are especially valuable lands that produce agricultural products. The analysis showed that for the Central Black Earth Zone, specially protected areas should occupy 10 percent of the territory, and currently they occupy 5.25 %. Despite this, it is not advisable to transfer land to specially protected natural areas on a large scale. The development of specially protected natural areas should be carried out by transferring various types of terrain and tracts into micro-reserves. The number and density of micro–orders directly depends on the specific climatic, soil, geobotanical and other features of the space. Sustainable development of the territory of the Voronezh Region by preserving landscape and agro-landscape diversity, expanding the structure of specially protected natural areas, introducing ecological and landscape design principles into the practice of space organization can play a significant role in maintaining the sustainable development of the Voronezh Region. Scope of application. Economics of environmental management and land use.

The relevance of the topic. In the modern practice of reindustrialization in Russia, fragmentary multipolar industrial development in the regions, alternative industrial development in the economic space of the regions is actually taking place, which objectively requires research and analysis of the processes of reindustrialization. Goal. Orientation of reindustrialization to multipolar development in the subject of the federation. Methodology. Comparative analysis methods used in identifying practical approaches to solving the spatial development of industry in the region. Results and conclusions. Approaches to the choice of methods of placement of industrial facilities on the territory of the subject of the Federation are proposed; possible points of development of industry on the territory of the Voronezh region are determined. The use of the proposed approaches to identifying development points in the context of reindustrialization in the region will increase the industrial level of the subject of the federation, will contribute to the growth of the high-tech sector in the economic space of the region and, thereby, improve the living standards of the population. Scope of application. Theoretical and practical support for the implementation of the multipolar development strategy in the region.

The relevance of the topic. It is possible to set a trend for the rise of the Russian economy, including at the level of municipalities, only if there is an intensification of the process of attracting investment in the sector of the economy that is commonly called «real». No matter how significant the role of the service sector is for the sustainable socio-economic development of territories, the role of industry is undeniable. Investments in the industrial sector cannot be chaotic, a systematic approach to regulating this process is needed. The practical experience of implementing the investment attraction tools has shown that systematic work in this direction is impossible without the purposeful efforts of local governments. Only with the support of the local administration, the investment climate in the territory of the municipality can become favorable. Methodology. The following research tools were used: generalization method, historical and retrospective analysis, analysis of informative and analytical materials related to the tasks set in the study. Results and conclusions. According to the results of the review of the tools for attracting investments in the socio-economic development of the municipality of the subject of the Russian Federation, a variety of these tools has been revealed. The indisputability of the need for transformations of municipal administration is noted, despite the high level of their complexity, which is predetermined by the conditions of transformation of the paradigm of public administration. On the way to achieving national development goals and transforming approaches to effective municipal governance, local governments face a number of problems that, one way or another, manifest themselves in the process of investing in the socio-economic development of a municipal entity of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation. Scope of application. Management of the development of tools for attracting investments in the socio-economic development of a municipal entity of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation in municipal management.

The relevance of the topic. The issues of assessing the competitiveness of business entities and strengthening their competitive positions have not lost their relevance for many years. With the development of the national economic system and its regional subsystems, many industries attract new participants, which makes the respective markets more competitive. However, even in those markets where direct competition is absent or relatively weakly expressed, organizations from time to time face challenges that require comparison with other entities on a wide range of features. The most widely used methods for assessing the competitiveness of enterprises on such grounds as economic performance, the efficiency of the use of various resources, as well as the shares they occupy in the markets of their products. However, there are other ways to identify the competitiveness of business entities. In fact, almost any performance parameters, if they are superior to those of other companies, can directly or indirectly indicate a higher level of competitiveness and a stronger competitive position. This paper proposes a methodology for assessing competitiveness in terms of parameters commonly used to analyze economic security. Goal. Suggest, describe, and test a methodology for assessing the competitiveness of an enterprise based on the parameters of its economic security. Methodology. The following research tools were used: the method of generalization, coefficient analysis, comparative analysis, analysis of informative and analytical materials related to the tasks set in the study. Results and conclusions A method for simultaneously assessing the level of economic security and the level of competitiveness of the object of study was developed and tested on the example of the actual data of a particular agricultural enterprise. The technique makes it possible to successfully solve the set analytical problems and can be applied depending on the objectives of the study. Scope of application. The proposed methodology for assessing the competitiveness of an organization can form the basis for making managerial decisions to strengthen the competitive position of a business, as well as its economic security.

The relevance of the topic. It is well known that a competent competitive struggle of an enterprise in the market begins with qualified market segmentation. For the selected market segments, it develops the necessary strategy by selecting it from among the alternatives, i.e. it makes a strategic choice that directs the efforts of the enterprise to serve consumer groups that differ in common needs or product characteristics. Goal. Analysis of models of strategic choice of enterprise development in modern conditions and justification of the main stages of formation of the market segment necessary for it. Methodology. The study was carried out using methods of logical and comparative analysis of existing models of strategic choice of enterprise development. Results and conclusions. As a result of the conducted research, it was revealed that in order to achieve effective work, the company needs to choose the optimal development strategy. The most acceptable for the conditions of Russia, which is joining the use of strategic management, in terms of simplicity and logic of construction, is Porter's model of strategic choice, which is quite adequate to the existing conditions of existence of Russian enterprises. Modern models of competitive strategies largely depend on the choice of a market segment and on finding an unoccupied place in the market — a market niche, therefore, the study presents an algorithm for the formation of a market segment and the principles of its justification. Scope of application. The results of the study can be used in the development and updating of methodological tools for strategic management of modern enterprises.

Relevance of the topic. The introduction of new methodological approaches to assessing the effectiveness of public administration is an important condition for achieving a high level of people's quality of life. Objective. To determine the methods and mechanisms that ensure the improvement of the implementation of state policy on people's life quality in Russia. Methodology. The study is based on a systematic approach using statistical, comparative, logical and retrospective analysis. Results and conclusions. The basic concepts and essence of the state policy on life quality, as well as problems in its implementation have been widely analyzed. It has been established that in modern Russia the most urgent problems to maintaining the level and quality of life are unemployment, the lack of social security and poverty. It was determined that the government may expand the measures to overcome the economic crisis, create jobs, support entrepreneurial activity, including small business. It is necessary to develop programs to combat poverty in each region, reduce inter-regional differentiation, counteract corruption, improve the work of social institutions, regularly conduct social surveys and studies in order to identify problem areas of policy to improve people's life quality. Application area. The scope of regulation of state policy in the context of improving the quality of life of the population in the departments of social protection of the subjects of the Russian Federation.

Relevance. At the moment, the sphere of electoral legal relations is being actively transformed, due to the impact of Internet technologies on it, it is being filled with new digital content (Internet voting, campaigning, etc.). But even without this impact, this area of legislation is mobile, constantly updated, responsive to changes in public life, taking into account the needs of the development of society and the state. Goal. Analysis of administrative and legal measures of protection and protection of electoral legal relations, their effectiveness. Methodology. Methods of logical analysis of electoral legal relations, their protection and protection. Results and conclusions. Electoral legal relations need special protection, as they are one of the foundations of the constitutional order. Most of the rules of electoral legislation are provided with measures of protection and protection of administrative legislation. The system of administrative and legal means of protection and protection of electoral legal relations

Relevance of the topic. Development of civil society in the municipality based on the introduction of a digital platform to support public initiatives and the concept of «Smart City» (on the example of the urban district of the city of Voronezh). Purpose. Development of proposals for the development of civil society in the municipality based on the introduction of a digital platform for supporting public initiatives and the concept of «Smart City» (on the example of the city district of Voronezh). Methodology. The method of theoretical analysis, analysis of normative legal documents on the topic of research, the study of materials from scientific and periodicals on the topic of research. Results and conclusions. Currently, the city of Voronezh is included in the list of cities where pilot projects are being implemented under the Smart City program. The project is aimed at the introduction of high technologies in urban management in terms of creating a comfortable environment, housing and communal services, urban planning, security, traffic and pedestrian flow management. As of 03/03/2020, Voronezh is in 13th place in the ranking of million-plus cities in terms of the level of urban digitalization (index «IQ of cities»). In 2018, Voronezh entered the list of pilot municipalities where integrated technological solutions and spot developments were tested and implemented. For example, mobile applications for management companies synchronized with the State Information System for Housing and Communal Services (GIS HCS). The main result of the GIS housing and communal services is to improve safety in the city of Voronezh and the quality of life of the population, increase the investment attractiveness of the territory and the efficiency of infrastructure use, and reduce budget costs. Currently, in order to take into account the opinions of the residents of the city of Voronezh, since December 2018, Internet voting has been used on the arrangement of territories in the city. In order to implement this process, the Active Electronic Citizen Internet resource was created (https://e-active.govvrn.ru/). In addition to the undeniable advantages, the Active Electronic Citizen project also has disadvantages. In conclusion, proposals were developed for the development of civil society based on improving the management of the municipality through the introduction and implementation of the «Smart City» concept in the administration of the urban district of the city of Voronezh. The publication formulates proposals for improving the management of the municipality based on the introduction and implementation of the «Smart City» concept in the administration of the urban district of the city of Voronezh. Application area. Development and effective management of the municipality based on the development of civil society as part of the implementation of a digital platform for supporting public initiatives and the Smart City concept.

The relevance of the topic. The institution of bankruptcy of legal entities has been well established in the Russian Federation in recent years and is usually used as a judicial and liquidation procedure. Meanwhile, such events of the last few years as the coronavirus pandemic, the implementation of economic sanctions against Russia by the United States and Western countries have significantly affected the economic activities of many small and medium-sized enterprises and business organizations. A large number of legal entities have reached a state of bankruptcy, but the state has taken measures to introduce a moratorium on the bankruptcy of individuals. Goal. This article presents the grounds for legislative changes in the institution of bankruptcy of legal entities, as well as the positions of Russian civil scientists on this position. Methodology. The following were identified as the main research methods: formal-legal, contributing to abstraction from the economic essence of bankruptcy, its financial and economic side and analysis of the institution of bankruptcy itself; comparative-legal research method in terms of comparing the practice of applying pre-trial procedures for bona fide debtors in foreign countries and Russia; an interdisciplinary method, the use of which makes it possible to take into account the economic component in the institute of bankruptcy and the role of public administration and political decisions in the development and adoption of relevant legislative acts, etc. The source base was the draft Federal Law No. 1172553-7 «On Amendments to the Federal Law «On Insolvency (Bankruptcy)» and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation», scientific articles and dissertation research by Russian scientists on the problems of this study, which are in the public domain of the Russian State Library and Elibrary. Results and conclusions. On the part of the state and the business community, a search has begun for additional opportunities to preserve business, debtor companies in determining their corresponding signs of sustainability. First of all, these are pre-trial, rehabilitation opportunities, which include debt restructuring as a rehabilitation procedure. Scope of application. As a recommendation for amendments to legislation and bankruptcy and mediation practice.

The relevance of the topic. The expansion of the composition and complication of the tasks of strategic territorial planning, the updating of the methodological and instrumental base for their effective solution predetermines the need for advanced training of government personnel in this field of activity. Goal. Development of recommendations on the organization and content of the professional development process of public authorities in the field of strategic territorial planning. Methodology. Methods of logical analysis and organizational modeling used in the development of recommendations for improving the quality of personnel of public authorities in the field of strategic territorial planning. Results and conclusions. Recommendations on the organization and content of the process of professional development of personnel of public authorities are proposed. The use of these recommendations will ensure the development of professional competencies necessary for effective implementation. Scope of application. The practice of professional development of personnel of public authorities in the field of strategic territorial planning.

The relevance of the topic. The need to explain the reasons for the personnel shortage with a significant excess of the number of applicants over vacant jobs and the offer of tools to reduce the imbalance in a particular segment of the labor market. Goals. Determination of ways to solve the problem of staffing the economy on the example of a specific industry — the sphere of public catering based on the results of the author's research. Methodology. The descriptive method is fundamental, including such techniques as interpretation, comparison, generalization. Methods of static analysis, classification, deduction and induction, analogy, abstraction are also used in the work. Results and conclusions. The author's approach is presented, based on a systematic solution to the problem, implying active interaction between business and the education system. The research materials allowed us to conclude that such a partnership should, first of all, lie in the plane of coordinating new promising areas and profiles of training specialists in the field of public catering. Minimizing the imbalance between the personnel training system and the needs of the labor market is possible on the basis of comprehensive career guidance, systematic information about the situation on the labor market, the creation of specialized departments in educational institutions. Scope of application. The article is of interest to specialists in the field of labor market theory, as well as practitioners involved in the development and implementation of the personnel strategy of public catering enterprises.

Relevance. The study of modern aspects of the development of the situation on the national financial market in the process of investment activities by its participants confirms the need for the development of new investment instruments. Goal. The purpose of the work is to identify trends that characterize the development of the domestic financial market in conditions of macroeconomic instability and sanctions pressure. Methodology. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study was the publications of domestic and foreign scientists devoted to the problems of ensuring investment activity in conditions of high volatility of the financial market and instability of external conditions of financial and economic activity. The use of tools of general scientific knowledge (dialectical, historical, abstract-logical, empirical generalization, comparison) served to form the author's approach to the study of modern aspects of investment activity in the financial market. Results and conclusions. The modern reality is characterized by geopolitical tensions, global economic instability, sanctions pressure from a number of Western states against the national economy, which, as a result, carries high risks for business and increased volatility in the financial market. Cardinal changes in the external environment significantly affect the domestic financial market and are reflected in the formation of investor behavior strategies. In this regard, measures aimed at ensuring financial stabilization, as well as the development of new tools relevant for financial investments in the context of the spread of digital services and technologies, are of particular importance. The conducted research indicates that the current financial situation is characterized by an increase in consumer activity of the population, increased demand for loans from both companies and individuals, as well as recovery growth in a number of industries, which allows us to hope for a strengthening trend towards an increase in business economic activity. The increased volatility and unstable economic situation led to the adoption of new decisions, the growing popularity of alternative investment directions. Scope of application. The results of the study can be used in the process of developing and implementing strategies to activate the activity of investors in the financial market.

Relevance of the topic. Currently, creative industries are actively developing, receiving government support and growing investor interest, due to high demand from society for goods and services in the creative spheres (culture, tourism, recreation and entertainment, gastronomy, etc.). The Russian "Atlas of New Professions" is replete with favorable forecasts regarding the expansion of the range of sought-after professional competencies of a creative nature. Since in modern society it is not so much material goods that are significant, but rather the emotions and memories of the experience experienced from interacting with these goods, the creative industries, "sharpened" on the formation of a positive mood, vivid images and meanings, the generation of positively colored emotions by consumers, found themselves at the epicenter of the current currents of the world economy. Target. Consideration of the conceptual basis of the experience economy and determination of directions for the development of creative industries in the context of this theory. Methodology. During the research, methods of systemic, comparative, logical, economic-statistical, cluster and cause-and-effect analysis were used. Results and conclusions. At the present stage of the evolution of society's interests, organizations in the creative sphere need to abandon traditional relationships between companies and clients and focus on directing impressions, consciously creating complete theatrical images and memorable memories among consumers. Accelerated digitalization, trends of glam capitalism and other factors noted in the article influence the trajectory and preferred areas of development of creative industries. The main vector of development of creative industries officially declared in the world community is currently defined as cross-innovation and sustainable development. Application area. Creative industries.

Relevance. A new form of political participation has become remote electronic voting, which has been used since 2023 in elections at all levels, meanwhile at this stage there are a number of problems and shortcomings in the application of this type of voting. Purpose. Based on the analysis of the practice of using remote electronic voting in the Russian Federation, identifying the advantages and disadvantages of this form of voting, as well as problems arising from remote electronic voting and finding ways to solve them. Methodology. In the course of the work, the following methods were used: dialectical, system-structural, statistical, comparative analysis, etc. Results and conclusions. The author identifies the advantages and disadvantages of remote electronic voting, as well as the problems of its application at the present stage of the development of the electoral process in the Russian Federation. The ways of solving the problems associated with the use of remote electronic voting are proposed, the high potential of this form of political participation with proper institutional regulation and information security is noted. Scope. Electoral process in the Russian Federation.

Relevance. The new institutional theory in modern Russia, through the influence of primaries on new trends of political participation in the modern Russian Federation, supports the relevance of the neo-institutional approach as a methodological basis for the study of new trends in political participation. Purpose. The statement, based on the analysis of the mechanism of the primaries' influence on the popularization of the theory of neo-institutionalism in modern Russia, the emergence of new trends in the development of socio-political models of the state. Methodology. Methods of dialectical, formal logical, comparative legal, statistical and cluster analysis. Results and conclusions. Based on the results of the analysis of the results of the study, the facts of the emergence of new trends in the development of socio-political models of the state as a result of the implementation of a new institutional theory were stated — at the same time, a significant role for the popularization of this theory is played by the primaries, which acts as a platform for scaling the experience of pilot regions to the territory of the entire Russian Federation. The effectiveness of the introduction of a new institutional theory into the social and political space of modern Russia (both at the applied and at the fundamental level) testifies to the intentions of the head of state to adjust the political course of 2023—2025. Application area. The results of the study can be used as an argumentative basis for decision-making at the level of the highest echelon of state power as a basis for strengthening the new institutional theory in modern Russia and in political science in general.