The political elite recruitment in the Baltic: the role of the ethnic factor
... Eurointegration procedures, the ethnic factor — which became especially important in the Baltics after independence — relegated to the periphery of political life. After a period of ‘independence-induced euphoria’ faded, Lithuanian, Latvian, and Estonian power groups had to tackle the problem of civil society formation and the development of a political regime based on democratic procedures. In these countries the processes of elite recruitment were largely affected by the factor of ethic homogeneity ...
Problem aspects of participation of the prosecutor in the stage of initiating a criminal case
... currently suspended by law from direct participation in the first stage of the criminal process. This situation does not correspond to the leading role of the prosecutor in combating crime and ensuring the rule of law. From the concept of the accusatory power of the state, headed by the prosecutor's office, the thesis is developed about the need to expand the rights of the prosecutor at this stage of the criminal process. Concrete measures are proposed to turn the prosecutor into a leading participant ...
What tour guides are (not) silent about: on the social regulation of tour narratives (the case of the Kaliningrad region)
... of tour narratives, the article highlights the process of socialization, the social context of the excursion itself, where group dynamics come into play, as well as institutional control. The study demonstrates that the guide is a bearer of symbolic power, manifested in the ability to ascribe meaning to objects and events, and, thereby, shape public opinion. In this sense, the guide moves beyond the role of a mere narrator, assuming the function of a creator of meanings. Guided tours perform an important ...
The free trade zone mechanism in the EAEU international activities
... within the EAEU, as well as examples of its regional advancement in the international economic community and cooperation with other countries and regions through the free trade area (FTA) mechanism. Particular attention is given to the role of “soft power” as an important instrument of the EAEU’s international policy, contributing to the strengthening of its strategic position, improving the economic situation across the EAEU space, and expanding opportunities for successful economic and socio-political ...
