Bondarenko Valentina I.

The article presents the main milestones in the development of sociology in the Russian Far East. The institutionalization of regional sociology in the Soviet, perestroika, and modern periods is traced in chronological order, the features of formation are noted. Based on the materials of the State Archive of the Khabarovsk Territory and the Archive of the Far Eastern Institute of Management historical facts and events refl the process of formation and development of sociological science and practice in the Far Eastern territories of Russia are considered. The article presents the institutionalization of sociology since the beginning of the 90s of the twentieth century as an academic discipline that forms sociological thinking of future and current managers and sociologists. The contribution of the Far Eastern party and modern sociologists is described. The authors' assessments and conclusions about stages of Russian Far Eastern sociological science development give understanding of its historical lessons how to scientifi support activities of authorities and how to manage further socio-economic development of the Russian Far East better for improving the quality of life of its population.

In this article the problem of increase of the sociological culture of administrative personnel, their responsibility for accepted decisions is discussed. Need of the accounting of results of the studying of public opinion in the course of development of decisions is noted.