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Archpriest Dmitri Leskin

Thematic field of religion: theology and religious studies approaches

The article deals with the question of the need to separate the theological and religious studies approaches in determining the subject field of religion. The author shows that, despite the existence of a single subject field in theology and religious studies different approaches and methods are used. The analysis shows the significant difference in their perception of the area of religion. When theological approach is used a theologian looks at religion from inside, as a living appeal to every person of the Supreme, and the Highest is taken as a source of absolute truth, whereas the theological approach methodological principle excludes the transcendental phenomenon.

Keywords: theological education, the theological branch, theological approach, Religious studies approach.

Alibekova S.Y.

Modern ethno-confessional relations in the subjects of the North Caucasus Federal District (Examples in the republics of Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia - Alania)

The relevance of the study of ethno-confessional relations is due to contradictions between the needs of modern society and the lack of adequate measures of social and political institutions, as well as the influence of the environment on the formation of modern youth. In the course of sociological research the factors and causes of social exclusion of the younger generation are revealed. The author offers directions and measures of the state national policy in the field of long-term forecasting, as a form of ethnic self-consciousness of the young generation and prevention of the influence of extremist ideologies, including nationalist and xenophobic for this category of population.

Keywords: Ethnicity, nation, confession, extremism, youth policy, tolerance.

Palamarenko E.V.

Russian spiritual presence in the State of Israel: 170 years since the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem grounds

The article highlights the work of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, at the present stage. A comparative analysis of the tasks and functions of Russian spiritual presence in the pre-revolutionary, Soviet and latest periods. Represented by a number of challenges, marked promising areas of service, it offers a vision of the future of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, in the light of contemporary Israeli reality.

Keywords: Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, the Holy Land, pilgrimage, Israel, Palestine.

Saberi Fahime

«Arab Spring» in the analysis of the Russian expert community

According to Russian scientists on the role of internal and external causes of the «Arab Spring» in general and Egyptian revolutions, in particular, differ quite substantially. The former see in these events an organic continuation of the democratic transition, and the later - a manifestation of the US commitment to provide its world domination. Russian political scientists have focused on the confrontation of Russia and the United States and the struggle for resources and influence in the region. At the same time, they insist on the inadmissibility of outside influence and hasty democratization, which can only bring unnecessary suffering to people in Egypt and throughout the region. They also note the importance of structural and demographic factors in the Egyptian Revolution 2011, which fully confirms the study. Their thesis about the inadmissibility of outside influence and hasty transition to democracy can be fully agreed.

Keywords: Russian political analysts, the «Arab Spring» revolution, the external factor, the US, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, the Arab world.

Rybakov S.V.

From the history of relations between Byzantium and the Slavs of the Danube

Among the factors that determined the course of Medieval History of Eastern and Southern Europe the particular importance had the interaction between the Slavs and Byzantium. This interaction has been very useful for the Slavs and helped them to rise to a new stage of cultural development. Some aspects of this interaction are covered in this article.

Keywords: civilization, culture, Byzantium, Danubian Slavs, educational mission of Constantine and Methodius.

Tkachenko E.N.

Charity as a public goodness

The urgency of the topic of the article is caused by the fact that at the present time in our country the problems of social assistance are being brought to the forefront, determined by the destruction of established social and economic relations, price liberalization, unemployment, which lead to aggravation of social problems. The significance of this article is due to many definitions and forms that charity currently has, despite the fact that a thousand years ago charity had a fairly simple understanding, expressed in an act of gratuitous assistance to those in need.

Keywords: charity, social assistance, charitable foundation, corporate philanthropy, donations, private charity.

Khannanova G.A.

Migration crisis and Germany participated in the military operation against «Islamic state»

The article is devoted to the analysis of the Germany’s contribution into Syrian crisis management and the involvement in the military operation against “Islamic State” (IS). The paper also examines the migrant crisis, which Germany faced as the result of the growing immigration of the refugees. The special attention is paid to the relations of Berlin with the regional actors, so called “neo-imperial centres” – Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Iran. The article concludes that Germany favours multifaceted approach to the Syrian crisis, representing the ternary of military technical advising and reconnaissance missions, humanitarian initiatives and welfare assistance to refugees, as well as diplomatic contacts with the regional actors.

Keywords: German foreign policy, Middle East, Syrian-German relations, the Syrian crisis, “Islamic State”, the Migrant crisis, Kurdistan’s issue.

Cinpaeva R.S.

Motivational Frame of Russian Charity of the Latter Half of XVIII – Early XX Century

The issue of motivation in charitable activity has long been the subject of scientific research. Numerous papers addressing Russian charity and arts patronage understand its grounds from the standpoint of the science they represent. This resulted in a quite fragmented image of Russian charity motivational frame. The present article aims to clarify motivation patterns of Russian philanthropists in historical and socio-cultural background of the latter half of XVIII – early XX century.

Keywords: charity, philanthropy, motivation pattern, Russian motivational frame.

Authors

Archpriest Dmitri Leskin, Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, Candidate of Theology, Professor, Rector of the Volga Orthodox Institute of St. Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow.

Alibekova S.Y., PhD (Philosophy) of Sciences, Assistant Professor, Dagestan State University, Senior Research Associate, Regional Centre of Ethnic Political Researches, Dagestan Research Centre, Russian Academy.

Cinpaeva R.S., Lecturer at Lomonosov Moscow State University, degree-seeking applicant.

Khannanova G.A., Department theory and history of International relations, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.

Maslova E.A., Candidate of Political Sciences, Senior Lecturer of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Palamarenko E.V., Graduate Student, Ss Cyril and Methodius School of Post-Graduate and Doctoral Studies, Moscow, Russian Federation.

Rybakov S.V., Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor of the Department of History of Russia, Ural Federal University (Ekaterinburg, Russia).

Saberi Fahime, Department of political analysis and management, People’s Friendship University of Russia.

Shebalin D.D., Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Shebalina E.O., Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Tkachenko E.N., Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor, Lomonosov Moscow State University.