Reputation core of Russian authorities: the case of the regional level of executive power
... Russian Federation as a whole. The article also offers a comparison of the reputation core of regional executive authorities with that of ‘Russia’s authorities’ in general. The methods used in this research are expert assessment and population surveys conducted in six regions of Central Russia. The study has revealed the main characteristics constituting the reputation core of executive authorities and described their specificity in different regions. Based on the results of the theoretical ...
A new role of cooperation under economic sanctions as seen by residents of the Kaliningrad region
... the Kaliningrad region under anti-Russian sanctions. The authors analyse the features of cooperation development within the territory and investigate the demands and expectations of the local populace. The principal method employed in the study is a survey of residents of the Kaliningrad region (N = 481), with its results strongly indicating that conditions for a renaissance of cooperative economic models have emerged in the Russian exclave. The region’s residents tend to express positive attitudes ...
Cross-border tourist mobility as seen by residents of the Karelian borderlands: COVID-19 restrictions
This article offers a new approach to evaluating the significance of cross-border tourism for residents of the border region of Karelia amid COVID-19 restrictions. The work draws on data of a municipal-level survey of the region’s population (575 people), conducted by the author in collaboration with Dr Ekaterina Shlapeko in 2021. Analysis of the survey results has confirmed the customariness of cross-border tourist mobility for the Karelians and the essential ...
The impact of the food embargo on consumer preferences and cross-border practices in the Kaliningrad region
... 2014—2021 under the food embargo. The research also investigates changes in the cross-border mobility of the region’s residents with regard to the practice of shopping for groceries in neighbouring countries. The principal method used in the study is survey research. A survey of 1,019 respondents was conducted in September 2021. Additionally, a comparative analysis of average food prices in the region and neighbouring countries from 2012 to 2019 was carried out based on data from Kaliningradstat and ...
The use of MOS-SF-36 health survey for identifying specific psychological characteristics in primary school students with somatic pathologies
This article reports the results of a study into the quality of life of younger students with the help of MOS-SF-36 survey. Its information capacity is proved in case of identifying the psychological health components of health in children who suffered from iron deficiency anemia at a younger age. The author identified the long-term adverse effect of iron deficiency ...
Evaluation of the possibility of ultrasound examination of the first metatarsophalangeal joints in the diagnosis of gouty arthritis
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Work-life balance during the Covid-19 outbreak: the case of Latvia
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Near-border regions’ mass media within the context of public diplomacy: expert survey results’ analysis (the Case of the Saratov region)
Nowadays, within Russian scholarship, there is not so much research on the role of regional mass media in conducting public diplomacy. In this context, the article aims at analyzing results of experts’ survey taken in May 2018. Among other things, experts gave their opinions on the levels and forms of communication between mass media of Saratov region and their foreign partners, the way regional and municipal media outlets use the Internet technologies,...
On the role of Arctic cod in the nutrition of abundant bird species of the Barents Sea
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The historical consciousness of students: results of a survey carried out at Kaliningrad universities
This article offers data on the results of a survey of students of humanities of Kaliningrad universities. The survey was dedicated to the assessment of maturity of historical consciousness in youth. The author characterises the general picture of knowledge of regional history and identifies the ...
The Accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO: Geopolitical implications for Russia’s position in the Baltic Sea region
... Ukraine, these reflections, as the larger part of these countries’ elites see it, have become inappropriate [7, p. 11]. This radical break of the two states with their long-term geopolitical stance is supported by public opinion polls. In Finland, the survey conducted by the YLE media company almost immediately after Russia began its special operation in Ukraine, showed that the share of citizens in favour of joining NATO exceeded 50 per cent for the first time in that country’s history.<2> ...
Three Russian Baltic regions in the context of confrontation between Russia and the West
... economies. Consequently, the slight differentiation among the Baltic region countries noted in 2014—2021 has practically disappeared, and there is now an apparent ‘anti-Russian front’ led by the United States, NATO, and the EU.
According to a survey conducted online in 53 countries worldwide in the spring of 2023 by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation (a non-profit organization founded in 2017 by the former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen), the ratio of positive and negative ...
Geography of the mobile internet in the border and interior regions of Russia
... line with global trends, we can observe a widening structural disparity in the development of mobile and fixed information and communication technologies (ICT) among Russian regions, and this disparity is still growing [30]. According to a 2014 online survey of internet users [31], in four out of eight federal districts (Southern, North Caucasian, Ural and Far Eastern), mobile internet is more widespread than broadband access. The presence of mobile networks in Russian regions is closely tied to economic ...
Attractiveness of the Kaliningrad region: pull factors and reasons for disappointments of migrants from Russian regions
... new place of residence. Methodologically, the study uses a mixed strategy: formal data collection methods are combined with respondent selection techniques peculiar to qualitative or expert methods. The authors draw on the results of an exploratory survey conducted in December 2021 with a view to analyse migrants’ perception of the Kaliningrad region before and after their arrival and assess how their ideas change. The survey applied mixed research methods: respondents were recruited via social ...
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany: information campaign, media, society
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Motivational factors for studying students in a medical university and their relationship with academic
The article presents the results of a survey of 127 first-year students of the Medical Institute of the Baltic Federal University named after Immanuel Kant. According to the results of the survey, it turned out that students who do not have academic debts in anatomy and Latin have a more ...
Psychoemotional state of medical students involved in providing medical care under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic
... An equally important task was to determine the main causes of mental stress of medical students in the current situation. In the course of the study, a questionnaire was developed to identify the main factors of respondents ' distress. An anonymous survey was conducted in the form of an online survey of 212 students of the Smolensk state medical University. The data obtained recorded a high level of emotional exhaustion of the majority of respondents, and the leading causes of anxiety for medical ...
The geographical image of Kaliningrad and its branding policy (the case of a sociological survey of the city residents)
The article focuses on the results of a sociological survey of the city residents the main purpose of which is to identify the features of the geographical image of their city. The authors attempt at answering the question whether the comprehensive image of urban geospace coincides with the urban development ...
Youth unemployment in the Latgale region of Latvia: causes and consequences
... main current causes of high unemployment amongst young people in the Latgale region of Latvia aged 15—24 years. This age group of young people acted as a target group for sociological research based on a quota sample (by sex and age) in an online survey of respondents in 2016. The results of the study were processed using the Statistika program. The transformation of social and economic processes in the world, Europe and the post- Soviet space has led to changes in the labor market of young people,...
Modern indicators of urban development: challenges and opportunities for creating integral approaches to city management
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A level of being informed of population on questions of diabetes mellitus is basis of prophylaxis of disease
... aimed at preserving and improving the health of the population. The study involved 563 respondents, residents of the Kaliningrad region; 22.2 % of them were men and 74.4 % were women. The age of respondents varies from 18 and older. The mean age of the survey participants is 39.8 years of age. The survey participants differently assess their level of DM awareness. Specifically, 48.9 % of respondents consider themselves competent in DM, 44.4 % of respondents note lack of awareness, and 4.6 % of respondents ...
Ergonomics and the translation process
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Territorial differences in the attitudes to the migration crisis in Germany: The political aspect
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Application of the gravimetric method in the study of paleoincisions on the territory of the Kaliningrad region
This paper summarizes the results of gravity surveys conducted across two palaeoincisions cut into the sub-Quaternary surface in the coastal area of the Kaliningrad region near Svetlogorsk. Strong local negative anomalies caused by the palaeoincisions are observed on the gravity anomaly profiles....
The species structure of bottom-dwelling fish communities of the South East Baltic according to the trawl survey data
An analysis of the species structure of the demersal fish communities of the South East Baltic was carried out based on of annual international bottom trawl surveys. The species composition of bycatch was identified and its contribution to the biodiversity of the water area assessed. The catchy structure was analyzed based on the species percentage in the landing and the frequency of occurrence. The results ...
New data on heavy metal bioconcentration on the territory of the Baltic region
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The development of Kaliningrad regional economy: A new stage of restructuring
... changes in conditions of regional development. The authors analyse complex statistical data from 1990—2012 and the modern condition of the Kaliningrad regional economy compared to the national average. The article relies heavily on the results of the survey of specialists working in regional companies. Russian accession to the WTO and the abolition of certain customs privileges planned for 2016 form the basis for the import substitution manufacturing and will significantly affect the conditions of ...
Cross-border cooperation in tourism between the Warmian-Masurian voivodeship and the Kaliningrad region
... determinants of cross-border cooperation between the Kaliningrad region and the Warmian-Masurian voivodeship that contribute to the development of tourism between the regions, as well as to outline the barriers to their cooperation. The results of the survey presented in the article indicate that the current activities aimed at the development of cross-border cooperation between the Kaliningrad region and the border regions of Poland are not sufficient. On the basis of the survey the authors identify ...
The activation of languages and the self-awareness of students of philology
... language teaching strategy’ taught to students of philology at the University of Gdansk. It is emphasised that the course pays special attention to acquiring knowledge and its application in the course of individual studies. The results of an annual survey of junior students of Russian philology at the University of Gdansk help identify the factors of effective teaching of foreign languages.
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University performance and regional development: the case of Russia’s North-West
... cultural and ethical principles, norms of behaviour, being ready for socially responsible professional activity and continuous education in the dynamically changing world [21, p. 7]. Values and principles can only be established through large-scale surveys, so there are no direct indicators available in open databases by region, which imposes a certain limitation on the research. However, given the significance of the socio-cultural function, it was not excluded from the analysis. In the proposed ...
Immanuel Kant in the cultural memory of Kaliningrad residents (post-Soviet period)
... the installation of the Kant monument, the restoration of the Cathedral (near the walls of which the philosopher’s tomb is located), and the inclusion of Kant’s name in the university’s title. Today, according to the results of mass sociological surveys, Kant remains an undisputed leader on the list of historically significant figures associated with the region. His name has firmly established itself as a tourist and marketing brand of the Kaliningrad region. Despite the integration of Kant’s ...
The adaptation of Russian regions’ economies to the rupture of relations with Europe: the case of Baltic Sea ports
... sanctions and continue operations. To do so, a comprehensive analysis was conducted, with a focus on macroeconomic, sectoral, regional, and corporate statistics. In addition, scholarly articles and information from business media were examined, and a survey was conducted among Russian enterprises 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 ...
Unofficial astyonyms and katoyconyms as markers of regional identity
The paper focuses on unofficial names for the city of Kaliningrad and its residents investigated on user comments in regional social networks and a survey conducted by regional media (approximately 5000 participants). The study identifies the main patterns of forming unofficial demonyms and toponyms, including those derived from the pre-war name of the city, Königsberg. The pragmatic functions performed ...
Microtoponym of the Smolensk-Belarusian border region (Rudnyansky district)
The features of toponymy in the Smolensk-Belarusian borderland are examined based on microtoponyms and unofficial toponyms in the Rudnya district of the Smolensk region. The material obtained through a survey of local residents is analyzed from various perspectives using selected classifications (based on nomination objects, lexical-semantic classes, structural and word-formation types). Names with dialectical foundations are singled out separately....
The Swedish institute’s scholarship policy as a soft power instrument
... specific mechanisms of interaction with scholarship recipients and alumni of SI scholarship programmes [30], [31, p. 79—80]. Despite sustained interest in this subject [32], the specific Swedish case has received limited attention outside of Sweden. Surveys conducted within the country often have affiliations with the Swedish Institute, as seen in the works of James Pammement. He has focused on the mainstreaming and promotion of the country’s image and its role in international communication on ...
Setting up specially protected natural areas of local significance in Kaliningrad: problems and solutions
The paper studies the data of a comprehensive environmental survey of land plots in several streets (i. e. Basseynaya, Lieutenant Katina and Sportivnaya) of the city of Kaliningrad for their compliance with the requirements for a specially protected natural area of local importance. It is shown that the territory ...
Immanuel Kant and the “New Enlightenment”. International Conference Report
The review surveys the main ideas discussed at the international scientific conference “Immanuel Kant and the ‘New Enlightenment’” hosted by the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (IKBFU) in Kaliningrad on 20-22 April 2022. It was organised by IKBFU’s ...
Territorial structure of inbound and domestic tourism in the Baltic States
... were aimed at local audiences and the development of the capitals’ cultural space, economy and infrastructure, their international coverage during the year made a significant long-term contribution to the cities’ international recognition. In a survey of international tourists carried out in Riga in the summer of 2014, 2.9 % of respondents indicated the events held within the European Capital of Culture initiative as the reason for their coming to Riga [37]. The project experience expanded the ...
The spread of the COVID-19 infection in Russia’s Baltic macro-region: internal differences
... (monocentric or polycentric structure, the intensity of the agglomeration effect); the proportion of retail chains in total trade (an indicator of urbanisation); the proportion of households and businesses with broadband Internet access (in the total number of surveyed households and organisations); the percentage of arrivals and departures from the region in the total number of arrivals and departures (openness to migration); the proportion of post-working age population (the degree of communication activity)....
A typology of the Baltic region states according to excellence in science and technology
... temporarily slowed down. Therefore, interregional collaboration and closer ties with countries of the EAEU, SCO, and BRICS can become essential instruments for scientific and technological development.
Finally, the study will be further complemented by expert surveys and an analysis of the Baltic region’s exports/imports traffic and patent activity. This approach will enable a characterization of the demand for the scientific and technological subsystem and the forecasting of its further development.
The ...
The two-party tendency in Poland’s political system: manifestations, causes and prospects
... two (2007 and 2011). The Polish party system remained stable amid external and internal disturbances: the 2008 financial crisis, the Smolensk air disaster, the military conflicts in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic. The weighted average data from the survey conducted from January to October 2022 shows that PiS is consistently supported by from 36 to 38 % of voters and the approval rating of the Civic Coalition formed around PO has ranged between 27 and 29 %.<4>
The above indicates that the alternation ...
The image of Kaliningrad in the perception of university students
... Kaliningrad were determined — external (architectural and landscape), cultural and historical, anthropological, social and household. The verbal representation of their structural and content characteristics was illustrated using the results of a survey based on the method of unfinished sentences, which was developed and conducted by the author.
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Spatial organisation of the new forms of e-grocery and ready-made food trade in a large Russian city
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The ‘Route from the Varangians to the Greeks’: truth or fiction
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Management of Migration Processes in the Far East: Dysfunctions of Socio-Demographic Policy in the Region
... because many regions of the country set an urgent task to increase regional migration attractiveness due to the prolonged migration outflow of the population. As part of the empirical basis, the author relies on available statistical data, sociological surveys and the author’s research. The article provides an analysis of statistical reports of the Russian Federation and the Far East. Based on the results of the study, the author identifies factors that can stimulate migration, increasing the quality ...