Vol. 16 No. 2 (2023)

Human life standards are the main questions for many studies, as they reflect socio-economic situation in the region or in the country as a whole. Indicators of the standard of living of the population themselves also have an impact on the economic environment to the same extent as the economy affects them. Analysis of main indicators of the standard of living helps to identify existing problems in the existing economic system. The study analyzes indicators of the gross regional product per capita, the average monthly wage and the ratio of the average monthly wage to the subsistenceminimum for 2000-2021in four regions of the Far East - in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), in the Khabarovsk and Primorsk territories and in the Amur region. Influence of the standard of living of the population on the demographic situation in these regions is also considered. Based on the results of the study, a certain relationship between the living standards of citizens and the demographic situation in the regions under consideration was determined. A noticeable impact of financial crises and the crisis associated with the covid-19 pandemic on the indicators of living standards in the regions has been revealed. It is determined that these crises have a greater impact on the indicators of the average monthly wage than on the indicator of the gross regional product per capita.

The concept of border region is determined in this article. The issues of specifi of the socio-economic development of the border territories on the example of the Trans-Baikal territory are investigated. Specifi of the essence and specialplace of the border regions in the national macroeconomic system are revealed. The list of border territorial areas of the Trans-Baikal territory is given and the goals of development of the Far-Eastern border territories are determined. Factors inflthe socio-economic development of border territories in different spheres of the economy are systematized, as well as specifi factors limiting the competitiveness of border territories. It is noted that in order to achieve the goals of integrated and sustainable development of the Far Eastern border territories, the formation and retention of competitive advantages over the border territories of neighboring states, the border territories of the Trans-Baikal Territory need to take into account the different nature and nature of factors, taking into account and assessing their cumulative impact when forming forecasts of socio-economic development of the territory. To do this, it is necessary to coordinate the interests of public administration bodies, local self- government bodies of both the local territories of the Trans-Baikal territory and the border territories of neighboring states.

In this article market valuation of consulting services to small and medium business in the Khabarovsk territory is presented. Types of consulting services and corresponding tariffs are analyzed. As a discussion the approach to justifying the cost of consultations by comparing the cost of consultation with the average salary in the Khabarovsk territory of employees of the activity type «professional, scientifi and technical activities (in accordance with the All-Russian classifi of types of economic activities, RC 029-2014). Structural analysis of the provided consulting services in theKhabarovsk territory made it possible to identify the most demanded services, as well as increasing interest in business consulting services. Benefi and risks of consulting services are shown.

Since the entry into force of the Comprehensive regional economic partnership (CREP), it has become the most diverse and dynamic free trade zone in the world. The article is devoted to the study of how the Heilongjiang free trade zone can use its own advantages for active connection to CREP and promoting the high-quality and social development.

This article refl changes in the fi of higher education aimed at creating a unifi system of education of students based on traditional spiritual and moral values and social solidarity of the Russian society. Despite the large number of scientifi publications and discourse directed by the active activities of public authorities and the university community, there has not been a systematic understanding of professional competencies and personal characteristics of the main participants and initiators of these changes at the level of higher education institutions. It is primarily about the status and role positions of vice-rectors for youth policy and educational activities in the ongoing changes, as well as determining the totality of their personal qualities and competencies for the effective performance of their functions in the higher education. The research is based on the activity-activist approach, which provides theoretical and methodological tools in considering the specifi and content of the activities of actors as the elements of mechanism of change. The results obtained in the course of the study are of interest for optimizing the socio-professional activities of vice-rectors for the youth policy and educational work in the higher education organizations.

In 2022, the Far-Eastern branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences celebrated its 90th anniversary. The Far-Eastern academic science is a notableeducation on the world scientifi map. The world recognition of Far-Eastern academic science was brought by the works of the outstanding Far-Eastern scientists, creators and leaders of scientifi schools, many of whom have no analogues in the world. The birth of scientifi schools is associated with the names of outstanding scientists who have made a signifi contribution to the methodology for the development of promising, most relevant areas of science. In addition, the science school is a good communication channel for the teacher's personal communication with their students, continuers of scientifi traditions, research methodology and the main achievements of the founder of the school. At present, there is a need to prepare a reference book that will refl the main milestones in the history and activities of scientifi schools and scientifi areas of the Far-Eastern branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. When organizing the work on this topic, it is necessary to imagine not only what the phenomenon of scientifi school is and how it should be studied, but also to identify how many scientifi schools exist in the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who are their founders and leaders, to identify the most productive heads of scientifi schools who have trained a signifi number of students - candidates and doctors of sciences. This article is a kind of guideline for researchers in understanding the complex and multifaceted history of the Far-Eastern academic scientifi schools.

The article is devoted to the issues of volunteering in the student environment. Currently, volunteeractivityisfacingsocialtrendsrelatedtomodernization of tне society, namely: an increase in life expectancy and general welfare, a diffi situation in the world (COVID-19 pandemic, «remote», special operation-2022). The relevance of creation of the «PROCampus» as a starting practice-oriented interuniversity platform for career guidance volunteers in Khabarovsk is dictated by the concept of «Lifelong education» that has developed in the modern education system as a desire for continuous acquisition of knowledge, passing various additional courses, trainings, internships. The idea of «PROCampus» is also relevant in connection with the demographic trend of the outfl of young people from the region. As one of the ways to solve the problem, an innovative form of centralization of educational resources in the interuniversity vocational guidance center for attracting applicants to the region is considered. Based on the data of study conducted by the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation in 2022, the need for creation of the intercollegiate vocational guidance center «PROCampus» in Khabarovsk was identifi

This scientific article studies professional stratification as a social phenomenon in the regional labor market of the Khabarovsk Territory. The author analyzes social stratification, determines its main characteristics and influence on the professional opportunities and prospects of workers in the region. The study is based on a comprehensive data analysis that includes surveys, statistics and economic indicators.The author analyzes various aspects of professional stratification such as the level of education, work experience, professional skills and qualifications, as well as social status and income. He explores the differences in access to high-paying and prestigious jobs, as well as the factors that influence the vertical and horizontal mobility of workers. The author identifies the main trends and patterns of professional stratification in the regional labor market of the Khabarovsk Territory as the result of the study. Recommendations to reduce inequality in access to professional opportunities and improvement in the situation on the labor market in the region are also offered. This article provides valuable information for researchers, practitioners and decision makers in the field of labor relations and social policy.

The article analyzes the social regulation of youth employment on the example of the Khabarovsk territory. The article analyzes the youth employment programs implemented in the Khabarovsk territory. There are four such programs in the Khabarovsk territory: the Concept of Demographic Policy of the Far East for the period up to 2025th, a long-term program to promote youth employment for the period up to 2030th, a long- term program to promote youth employment in the Khabarovsk territory for 2022-2030, on the state support in 2022 for legal entities, including the non-profit organizations, and individual entrepreneurs in order to stimulate employment of the certain categories of citizens. Positive experience of cooperation between the employment service bodies and enterprises for vocational training of unemployed citizens for guaranteed jobs, with partial co-financing of training costs, has been revealed. The reasons preventing the employment of young people have been identified. Such reasons are: lack of the balance between supply and demand in the youth segment of labor market, discrepancy between the number of resumes of young applicants and the number of vacancies for the first job, the lack of work experience for some young people when entering the labor market, etc. Based on the analysis of legislation, statistical data and empirical sociological research, the author suggests improving the social regulation of the state and municipal programs to support youth employment and a social and labor mobility in the region.

The purpose of this scientifi article is to determine the level, problems, directions of digitalization of the construction industry of the Primorsk region in the modern economic conditions. Within the framework of writing this research article, such scientifi methods as analysis, synthesis, comparison, methods of statistical analysis, monographic method were used. The main results and indicators of development of the construction sector of the Primorsk region are analyzed, development trends are highlighted. The assessment of the level of use of digital technologies in the construction sector of the Primorsk region is given. The problems, risks and challenges in the fi of digital transformation of the construction industry of the Primorsk region are summarized and systematized. The tasks, projects and expected results in the fi of digitalization ofthe construction industry in the Primorsk region are shown. The obtained research results can be used by the regional authorities in the fi of planning and forecasting of socio- economic policy of the region; construction companies of the region, in the fi of planning operational activities in the medium term; potential investors and homeowners who plan to purchase real estate.