Youth and educational tourism has been considered through the prism of youth socialization as a tool of modern cultural reproduction. The research is based on a combination of diff rent approaches, such as activity-based, axiological, institutional, and project-based. A separate aspect of the study is a value-based approach analysis carried out in order to understand youth tourism as a means of translating and internalizing values important to individual, society, and state. Tourism is a space where basic cultural and social values (patriotism, tolerance, collectivism, etc.) are consolidated, and this organically correlates with the strategic priorities of the state youth policy in Russia. As a conclusion, it has been indicated that youth and educational tourism is a complex socio-cultural phenomenon that combines educational, axiological, and identification functions. It is a unique social tool, combining educational and cultural components, the most important direction of forming human capital of the younger generation, contributing to training active and socially responsible citizens who can not only to assimilate, but also to convey values that are significant for Russian society. In addition, tourism serves as a tool of soft power, ensuring the national values promotion and forming a positive image of the country in the interstate space, and acts as a unique space for integrating action, communication, and experience, where not only knowledge and skills are formed, but also ways of relating individual to culture, society, and the state.

The ecological and economic aspects of cooperation between Russia and China have been studied in the context of Western sanctions, which were imposed against Russia in February 2022. The impact of environmental factors on the dynamics of economic interaction between the two countries has been considered. Trade volumes in 2023 have been analyzed, and it demonstrated changes in the structure and directions of trade, as well as adaptation to new realities. The issues related to the imposition of sanctions against Russia, the changes in trade turnover, and their impact on the economies of the two countries have been studied. The trade volume between Russia and China at the present stage in the context of the tightening of Western sanctions against Russia has been considered. The prospects for ecological and economic relations development have been discussed, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development and joint efforts in the environmental protection sphere. Key trends have been identified and recommendations for further cooperation in the context of current economic challenges have been provided. The study is based on data on foreign trade and economic relations between the two countries, as well as economic indicators related to the sanctions. The analysis of the dynamics of trade volumes, commodity structure, and the impact of sanctions on the exchange of goods and services between China and Russia has been carried out. The study results allow for concluding that under the conditions of the sanctions, trade between Russia and China remains stable and even increases in certain sectors of the economy. The data obtained can be useful for decision-making in the sphere of international trade and economic cooperation.

An analysis of the renewable energy sources potential in Vietnam has shown that the energy balance in the context of energy transition can be transformed and include solar, wind, hydrogenation, as well as biomass energy production. The purpose of the study is to develop a methodological approach to a comprehensive feasibility study of renewable energy sources, considering their competition, and substantiate the prospects for developing low-carbon energy in Vietnam. The subject of the study is various technical, economic, social, and environmental parameters of renewable energy sources. A methodology has been developed for a comprehensive feasibility study of renewable energy sources, including the statistical data collection and analysis, basic technologies analysis, and the hierarchy method for predicting the energy balance structure. It has been established that, according to the technical characteristics, small hydroelectric power plants and biomass-based generation are the most mature and efficient, solar generation is the least expensive and most effective type according to economic indicators, all types of renewable energy are comparable and supported by the public according to environmental criteria, and biomass energy production significantly loses, while other types of generation are comparable. The study results showed the role of renewable energy sources in Vietnam’s energy strategy and priorities in their development in terms of the competitiveness of various types of renewable energy sources. The study results can be used to plan the energy balance structure and select government support measures for the energy sector.

The system of processes of state regulation of social development in rural areas in Russia has been analyzed. The purpose of the study is to identify systemic issues that limit the existing tools effectiveness and to substantiate the possibilities of adapting modern foreign approaches to Russian institutional conditions. The research is based on a set of general scientific and special methods that have made it possible to implement a systematic approach to the analysis of state regulation of social development in rural areas. In particular, the system analysis has been applied to consider rural areas as a complex socio-economic system, to identify the interrelationships among its elements (economy, infrastructure, human capital, and management), and to model the vicious circle of depression. The comparative analysis has formed the basis for studying foreign experience and identifying conditions that limit and facilitate its application in Russia. Regulatory and legal analysis has been used in the study of strategic documents, federal laws, and government programs. Modeling has been used to graphically represent the cause-and-effect relationships forming a vicious circle and to describe the proposed institutions of adaptation. Interrelated issues (financial, managerial, demographic, and infrastructural), forming a stable system, have been identified. It has been proven that the existing list of government tools often works within a vicious circle of depression, and their inconsistency reduces the overall effect of using the tools. Foreign approaches to state regulation of social development in rural areas have been analyzed. The potential of their application in Russia and the internal constraints have been highlighted. Hybrid institutions have been developed to adapt the bottom-up principles in the context of the Russian management vertical. Mechanisms for such adaptation have been proposed (microgrants distributed by residents’ councils, territorial development funds managed by partner councils).

Industrial cooperation is a response to the modern challenges of the domestic economy. Insufficient competitiveness in the global economy, low performance indicators, sanctions, limited resources, and import substitution – all these factors actualize the search for solutions to reduce risks for successful and technological development of the domestic economy. One of the most effective tools in solving these issues is forming industrial integration structures such as industrial clusters or industrial technology parks for smaller businesses and at the initial stages. The promotion of various forms of industrial cooperation became particularly important in early 2023 after the Message from the President of the Russian Federation to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. This served as a trigger for increasing the activity and expansion of government support measures towards forming new and support for the existing industrial cooperative associations’ activities. Since 2023, there has been a rapid increase in the number of new technology parks and clusters. However, along with the positive statistics of the increase in quantity, there is no parallel growth in quality indicators: the level of organizational interaction among cluster participants and their activities in the context of import substitution continue to be at a low stage of development, there is a structural bias towards financing technology parks, as well as a structural bias in the format of SME participation mainly in technology parks rather than clusters. This does not correspond to the tasks of industrial cooperation proper, which is aimed at using economies of scale in small participants integration, which necessitates not only the correction of the volume and criteria of state support for formal participants in cooperative associations, but also its formation depending on the degree of development of the cluster structures themselves. The moment has come when it is necessary to move from quantitative indicators to qualitative ones. Otherwise, the economy may face a situation where the apparent number of clusters will be significant, which will increase the corresponding burden on the budget. At the same time, the expected effects of industrial integration in the context of innovation progress and import substitution will not be achieved.

The relevance of the research topic is determined by the fact that one of the key issues of the Russian economy development has become overcoming destructive trends in the innovation sphere related to both internal and external factors. Internal factors include the consistently low level of innovative development of the national economy as a whole and of the individual regions. The main external deterrent was the sanctions restrictions that prevent the arrival of new technologies in Russia. Further innovative growth can only be achieved by creating a favorable innovation environment through a system of norms and rules that encourage innovators to develop technologies within the framework of the import substitution program and ensure technological sovereignty. The approaches to understanding the impact of institutional factors on the national innovation system state have been studied. For a detailed understanding of the mechanisms of the institutional environment’s impact on the processes of implementing innovative technologies into the Russian manufacturing sector, an analysis of key institutional characteristics contributing to innovative development has been carried out. The conditions and results of innovation activity in modern conditions have been studied, which is a particularly urgent task within the framework of the achieving technological sovereignty policy.

Many agribusiness enterprises are looking for ways to increase efficiency and maintain competitive advantages. The purpose of the study is to consider the possibility of using drones in crop production and calculate the effectiveness of implementing this technology. The following methods were used: analysis, synthesis, generalization, rating, and linear programming. Quantitative tools for assessing the effectiveness of implementing digital technologies in crop production have been studied and systematized, and modern approaches to assessing individual processes effectiveness in agriculture have been considered. A comparative analysis of the agricultural drone market offered by official dealers and Russian manufacturers has been conducted. The phenomenon of implementing drones in crop production for the purpose of aerial photography and fertilization has been considered. Two possible scenarios of farmer behavior in relation to agriculture have been developed: monitoring the condition of fields and crops using their own vehicle, as well as applying fertilizers using specialized agricultural machinery and performing similar work using drones. With an increase in yields due to the efficiency of using drones, income increases by 1.11%. The calculation of the annual additional income from increasing yields through the use of agricultural drones for the main agricultural crops (corn, wheat, sunflower, barley, soybeans, rapeseed, peas, buckwheat, and millet) in Russia has been carried out. An indicator of the economic efficiency of implementing agricultural drones into agricultural production has been calculated. The need for state support for implementing agricultural drones in crop production in the form of leasing, low loan rates, and subsidies has been emphasized.

The state youth policy has been analyzed in the context of forming political identity, considered at the intersection of traditional and innovative mechanisms. The relevance of the research topic is determined by the need to find effective tools for social consolidation and to compare the legacy of Soviet models of socialization with modern digital practices. The purpose of the study is to identify the features of forming youth political identity in modern Russia and to determine the state’s role in this process, considering the stable institutions of the past and the new challenges of digitalization. The methodological basis of the study is aninterdisciplinary approach combining political, sociological, and psychological analysis. It is complemented by the historical and comparative method, which makes it possible to correlate the Soviet and modern experience. The theoretical section reveals the multidimensional nature of the identity concept through socio-constructivist, psychological, communicative, and institutional approaches. Based on the Soviet period material (1920–1930s), it has been shown that political identity was formed mainly through institutionalization, ideologization, and paternalism, ensuring the system stability at the cost of limiting the subjectivity of youth. The modern digital environment, on the contrary, is characterized by polycentricity, fragmentation, and hybrid identity. The algorithmic logic of platforms, visual communication formats, and the impact of influencers enhance the mosaic of perception, forming a more flexible and individualized subjective identity. The key impact factors are digital platform algorithms, blogging, visual culture, and soft power 2.0 practices, where political meanings are integrated into entertainment content. It has been proved that the state youth policy is developing today between tradition and innovation, and this requires forming a hybrid model. Such a model should combine value bases with modern digital engagement formats, critical thinking development and participatory platforms creation for dialogue with young people. This is what will make it possible to adapt youth policy to the challenges of the digital age and contribute to a consolidating social ideology formation.

The relevance of the research topic is due to the fact that in a period of political turbulence, as well as an increase in information influence from “unfriendly” countries, the government of any state faces the task of strengthening control over ensuring political security. One of the most significant mechanisms for ensuring political security is citizens’ political preferences management. Within the framework of its functionality, political preferences management uses regulatory, informational, financial, and other methods to regulate the order of actors’ access to political activities, to determine the range of issues raised and resolved through public discussion, as well as to form patterns of political behavior based on political values approved by the authorities and the necessary public opinion on the most pressing issues through targeted information impact, including through the use of suggestive technologies and clientelism practices. The purpose of the study is to identify the features of public administration of collective political preferences in Russia. The objectives of the study are to reveal the concept of public administration of political preference, to identify the legal, political, and socio-cultural aspects that influence forming political preferences of Russians and the specifics of the citizens’ political preferences during election campaigns. It has been established that the issue of public administration of political preferences has not been considered in scientific discourse to date, but it has been indirectly affected by researchers studying socio-political relations. State management of political preferences should be understood as a stable and purposeful system of influencing citizens, carried out with the aim of forming in their minds political values and models of political behavior, including electoral behavior, encouraged by the authorities. The main goal of public administration of political preferences is to reduce the political risks associated with the consequences of expressing irrational political preferences of citizens.

The main results of the Russian state national policy implementation in recent decades have been analyzed. The purpose of the study is to consider the areas of work and priorities of the state national policy, which can form the basis of a new edition of the Strategy of State National Policy for the period up to 2036. This topic is extremely multifaceted, and the authors, relying on their own managerial and research experience, focused on several of the most important aspects, the work within which is the most relevant. Research methods are comparative analysis, typology, and system method. The authors believe that the most significant megatrends in the modern interethnic and interfaith relations, which will be considered in the new edition of the Strategy of State National Policy, will be strengthening the ethno-cultural sovereignty, developing the public infrastructure in the sphere of ethnopolitics, reliance on traditional spiritual and moral values, and the intangible ethno-cultural heritage of Russians, the new role of public diplomacy institutions, the historical memory preservation, migration regulation (including the impatriation phenomenon), and extremism prevention. Brief characteristics of each line of work, the features, and risks associated with them in terms of interaction with the public sector have been given. It has been indicated that a competent state policy will ensure the harmonious development of interethnic and interfaith relations in the country and will contribute to strengthening ethno-cultural sovereignty. Success in strengthening the unity of the Russian nation depends crucially on the interaction of the main actors when implementing state national policy: government authorities, civil society institutions, and expert and scientific support. Ongoing activities on this issue are an important mechanism for achieving this goal in a changing world.