The spread of the COVID-19 infection in Russia’s Baltic macro-region: internal differences
This article explores the spread of the Covid-19 infection in Russia’s Baltic macro-region. The monthly excess mortality rate in the Baltic region is analysed along with regional and municipal Covid-19 response acts to identify regional features affecting the spread of the disease. The spatial characteristics of Russia’s Baltic regions, germane to the propagation of Covid-19, were distinguished by examining selected social and economic statistical ...
Cross-border tourist mobility as seen by residents of the Karelian borderlands: COVID-19 restrictions
... %; aged 18-29, for 14.1, comprising the smallest age group.
Border tourism in the life of the Karelian borderlands as seen by the local population
The significance of transboundary tourist mobility for the local population comes across clearly in the responses obtained from the survey of Karelian borderlands residents during Covid-19 restrictions on travel across the Russian-Finish border.
Changes in the lifestyle of the local population amid Covid-19 restrictions
Changes in the usual lifestyle ...
The legitimation and criticism of violence in international law. A po¬litical science perspective
... rights protection is one of them. Thus, any formulation of conditions for admissible violence can be used for its justification, since exceptions come hand in hand with rules. This article considers the advantages and disadvantages of the concept of “responsibility to protect”, which proves to be dominant today. The author also poses the question about the transition to a new focus of international law — from maintaining peace to meeting social requirements.
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The border as a barrier and an incentive for the structural economic transformation of the Kaliningrad exclave
... tourists and information between integration associations, countries, and their centres. The functions and regimes of borders, therefore, operate as instruments facilitating the adaptation of both the economy and society to this altered landscape. In response, the state may reinforce the barrier nature of borders by modifying visa requirements and customs regulations, thereby impeding the free movement of citizens, or even going as far as closing the border. Alternatively, state policy may involve ...
The Accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO: Geopolitical implications for Russia’s position in the Baltic Sea region
... confrontation, which escalated after the start of the Ukraine crisis, further accelerated the erosion of the non-aligned status of Finland and Sweden. They were increasingly involved in joint military activities with NATO, including Aurora, BALTOPS, and Cold Response military exercises, although officially they did not set the goal of joining NATO. At the 2014 NATO Summit in Wales, the two countries signed memoranda with the Alliance to join its Host Nation Support program, which opened the way to inviting ...
Confiscation Estonian style: legal and political aspects of potential seizure of Russian assets in EU countries
... seizing Russian property [16], whilst others argue that such a measure would contradict international law [17, р. 15] or face significant legal obstacles to implementation [18].
Within the Union, there is consensus that Russia should bear financial responsibility for the damage caused by military actions in Ukraine. However, member states and EU institutions tend to differ on whether Russian sovereign assets can be used for these purposes, and if so, how to implement it.
Analysis of the current ...
France’s strategy in the Baltic region: military and political aspects
... eastern borders of Europe “are affected by Moscow’s intent to rebuild a sphere of influence” (including the Kaliningrad region as an outpost), and particularly in the Baltic, the Russian authorities observe an “aggressive posture”.<4> As a response to their constant ‘military demonstrations’, France is positive about Western capacity-building in the region expressing its readiness to participate in air and sea patrolling missions.<5> The Review emphasizes that contemporary international ...
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany: information campaign, media, society
... during a flu pandemic: lessons learned from a statewide survey, Health promotion practice, vol. 9, 4 Suppl., p. 60—72,
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Military and political cooperation between Germany and Lithuania in the late 2010s to early 2020s
... Instead, Germany significantly increased its military presence within and around the community of ‘Western democracies’, primarily as a means of deterring Russia. This shift in focus involved heightened Bundeswehr activity in NATO’s forward zone of responsibility, with particular emphasis on the Baltic states [1, p. 3—5]. The confrontation with Russia has become the key component of German participation in the deterrence of the most active non-Western powers in general (also China [2, p. 266—272] ...
The role of constitutional courts in the mechanism of public authority responsibility in Russian regions
This article focuses on the powers of regional constitutional courts relating to the legal responsibility of regional officials and public authorities in the Russian Federation. The author analyses possible participation of constitutional courts in providing a mechanism for legal responsibility of public authorities in regions of the Russian ...
Problems of law enforcement in legal responsibility of public authorities
This article discusses certain features of the enforcement mechanism in the legal regulation of public authorities’ responsibility. The author conducts a critical analysis of the possibilities of using laws as enforcement acts of the legal responsibility of public authorities. The shortcomings of certain legal constructions associated with public enforcement measures ...
Evangelical Lutheran church of Denmark: socio-economic and territorial-organisational aspects
... the secular trends, observed especially among the indigenous population. Religious organizations not only own and manage religious and cultural infrastructure in residential areas, but they are also characterized by the active implementation of social responsibility [1], [2]. Moreover, there are examples of countries and regions where the church partially duplicates government responsibilities and functions.
At the same time, there has been a decline in the number of adherents of traditional Christian ...
A new role of cooperation under economic sanctions as seen by residents of the Kaliningrad region
... federal districts. The number of respondents amounted to 4,422 individuals.
In preparing the materials for the article, we utilised data obtained from respondents in the Kaliningrad region (N = 481). Data from the nationwide sample were used to compare responses from the region’s residents with average responses from across Russia. As for the breakdown of respondents from the Kaliningrad region by sex, females comprised 58.5 % and males 41.6 %. In terms of age, individuals from 18 to 29 years old ...
The modern economy of Russia’s Baltic regions in the municipal context
This article analyses the differentiation of municipalities at the municipal and urban district levels in the Kaliningrad and Leningrad regions based on their economic development and the response of their economies to the crises of 2020 and 2022. Emphasis is placed on the possibilities of conducting such assessments by merging Rosstat statistics with publicly available accounting and tax reporting data from the Federal Tax Service. The ...
Knowledge and innovation dynamics of the Northwest Russia under geopolitical changes
... discoveries, business models and innovations.
While sustainability means the preservation of the current level of well-being and natural resources for future generations [13], resilience (flexibility, sturdiness) refers to a regional economic system’s response to crises. Bristow and Healy describe economic resilience as the ability of regions to withstand and/or recover quickly from shocks [3]. The main factors of resilience, or shock resistance, include economic diversification and high innovation ...
The adaptation of Russian regions’ economies to the rupture of relations with Europe: the case of Baltic Sea ports
... operating across various industries and regions of the country. This study traces the history of economic relations between Russia and Europe over the past twenty-five years, examining the impact of Western sanctions on Russia’s spatial development, the response of Russian maritime transport to these sanctions, and the adaptation measures taken. It also evaluates the performance of Russian Baltic ports between 2022 and 2023, assessing the long-term risks and threats to their development and exploring ...
Three Russian Baltic regions in the context of confrontation between Russia and the West
... confrontation between Russia and the West, which has affected the Baltic region. The time frame spanning from 2014 to 2023 was chosen for the study. This period encompasses the sanctions imposed by Western countries and their associations, primarily the EU, in response to the return of Crimea and Sevastopol to Russia, and extends up to the present day, when the relations between Russia and the West, as many experts and politicians have emphasised, have reached a critical point and may require substantial changes ...
Response of the Lithuanian municipalities to the First Wave of COVID-19
This article analyses the response of Lithuanian local authorities to the first wave of COVID-19 with a special focus on the economic support measures they took. The main goal of this in-depth study is to compare the economic response measures included in the action plans of Riga ...
The Republic of Belarus and the Kaliningrad region of Russia as a sub-regional security complex
... security. Although this interdependence is not new, the regional security system has been relatively stable for quite some time. The steadily, albeit gradually aggravating situation around the Kaliningrad region and the Republic of Belarus has caused a response — coordinated cooperation in the framework of the Union State. The consequence of which was the formation of a sub-regional security complex (SRSC), which includes the Republic of Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad region. And a theoretical ...
Expansion of the arsenal of physical research methods of liquid dielectric examples exotic types of vegetable oils
... topic: the applicability of an external feature — electret-thermal analysis — to the study of liquid dielectrics, which are exotic types of edible vegetable oils.
The purpose of scientific research: to establish the relationship of the current response with heating of oil samples with their fatty acid composition.
Description of the research methodology: for the analysis of samples of vegetable oils (pumpkin, walnuts, black cumin), the method of electret-thermal analysis, that is widely ...
The Spectral Dependence of Skin Sensitivity to Light in Immature LYMNAEA STAGNALIS L. Specimens
... spectral dependence of skin light sensitivity of immature specimens of Lymnaea stagnalis L. We performed experiments on juvenile specimens with a maximum shell size of 15 mm, to rule out the influence of the sexual dominant on the appearance of the reflex response. With its maximum at 490 nm, the obtained dependence apparently corresponds to the absorption spectrum of the photosensitive skin pigment.
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The subjects of legal monitoring of Justice of the Peace
The article deals with controversial issues of positive responsibility. The analysis enables the author to conclude that the category under investigation is a feature (property) of the subject of law, represents the exercise of subjective rights by his will and in his interest in accordance with legal norms,...
The alignment of stakeholders’ interests in interfirm networking
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On distinguishing the measures of constitutional responsibility and other measures of constitutional enforcement imposed upon the executive authorities of constituent entities of the Russian Federation and their officials
This article examines the measures of constitutional responsibility and other measures of constitutional enforcement. The author puts forward several proposals regarding the classification of constitutional enforcement measures imposed on the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian ...
The response of free living hydrobionts to biologically active substances of natural and anthropogenic origin
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Abiotic Factors Defining Plant Antioxidant Pool
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University performance and regional development: the case of Russia’s North-West
... economy. The lack of attention to the education sector may stem from the gross underestimation of its contribution to regional development. By implementing their ‘third mission’, universities exert influence on the economy, politics and socially responsible industries in their home region. A better understanding of the role of universities in regional development requires a comprehensive evaluation of their performance. This study aims to evaluate the performance of regional universities and ...
Creative Potential of Artificial Intelligence in the Context of the Idea of the New Enlightenment
... consciousness regarding the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to surpass humans in intellectual and creative activities. The topic of AI creativity becomes pertinent and sparks debates within the scientific community regarding its creative potential. In response to these challenges, members of the Club of Rome in 2018 propose the concept of a new Enlightenment and the principle of balance as a response to the demands of technological development. These ideas underscore the need for a balanced approach ...
Artificial Intelligence: a catalyst for entrepreneurship education in the Baltics
... artificial or natural intelligence), environment (the environment the agent interacts with, receiving rewards (reinforcements) or punishments, depending on one’s actions), environment model (agent’s internal perception of the state of the environment in response to one’s actions), reinforcement (the quantitative assessment that the agent receives from the environment in response to one’s actions), strategy (the actions of the agent in each state of the environment to achieve maximum reinforcement)....
Reputation and status in Denmark’s strategic culture
... værdibaseret udenrigspolitisk linje). Tirne Flokhart from the Danish Institute for International Studies maintains that Denmark has historically displayed a cautious attitude towards militaristic measures and anything resemblant of ‘great power’ responses, favouring peaceful conflict resolution, bridge-building, assistance to development as a security tool, and initiatives for closer dialogue, democratisation and human rights promotion. In her view, the ‘defence opt out’ led to unforeseen ...
Expansionism in Poland’s strategic culture: historical retrospective and variations
... a classification of the ideal types of strategic cultures. I consider strategic preferences as the decisive criterion, which includes both permanent preferences (such as the choice between coercion or cooperation) and preferences that may change in response to the volatile environment. These preferences reflect the desire to either maintain or alter the status quo. Another major factor is the ability to act upon these preferences, i. e. whether the goals are attained in full, in part or to a limited ...
Small towns of Latvia: disparities in regional and urban development
... funding. The article describes prospects for the polycentric development of small towns and analyses the ways of reducing disparities in their development in terms of the working and living conditions of their residents.
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This study is a response to the growing significance for research and practice of the polycentric approach to the spatial development of local territories to the benefit of all residents of a country. The convergence of the socio-economic performance of local territories,...
The sea factor in the federal regulation of Russia’s spatial development: post-Soviet experience and current priorities
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International organizations as a subject of international disaster
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The labour market of Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave amid Covid-19
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On the benthic foraminifera species of Alabaminella weddellensis and Epistominella exigua in paleo-oceanologic reconstructions
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On the Responsibility of the Ideas of Legal Positivism for Doctrinal Support for National Socialism in Germany
In this article, I analyse a concept proposed within German legal science, namely that of the responsibility of legal positivism for promoting National Socialism in the 20th century. An analysis of relevant works by German and Russian legal scholars has shown that the concept rests on false premises and the ideas of positivism had no influence ...
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The Amber Industry: Development Сhallenges and Combating Amber Trafficking in the Baltic Region
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Формы реализации свободы личности через юридическую ответственность в информационно-техногенном обществе
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Numerical solving the linearized inverse problem for two-parameter acoustic equation
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The EU Vs. Russia: Legal Nature and Implementation of the Union’s Restrictive Measures
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Models for countering the segregation of ethnoreligious immigrant areas in Denmark and Sweden
... attacks largely contributed to the escalation of xenophobic rhetoric. Muslim immigrant enclaves began to be opposed by society to ‘Danish cultural values’ [9, p. 319], such as respect for the laws of a democratic society, equal rights of citizens and responsibility for public welfare.
In 2004, Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen openly announced the fight against ‘immigrant ghettos’ as a result of the long-term unsuccessful immigration policy of Denmark [29]. This preceded the publication ...
Sanctions risks and regional development: Russian case
... products from Russia. Low values of the correlation coefficient itself, that is, the relationship between economic dynamics and exposure to the risks of trade sanctions, may be explained by significant reserves of enterprises that were accumulated in response to the risks of disruption of trade chains, already observed during the pandemic.
Some regions, actively involved in trade with Western countries, purchased equipment from these countries, so the share of foreign materials and components in ...
Grammar. Linguistics. Language (in response to opposing views)
I discuss the criteria of defining linguistics against other science branches. Linguistics is not a proper part of semiotics, since the foundations of language do not necessarily rely on the theory of sign systems. Grammar always operates on sets, including the sets consisting of one element. Not all language objects can be treated as signs. The connectors, i. e. segmental means marking the levels of clause linkage are legal linguistic objects, but the analysis of individual texts is a prerogative...
The Boundaries of Ecological Ethics: Kant’s Philosophy in Dialog with the “End of Human Exclusiveness” Thesis
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