Introduction. Today, both latent and open processes are taking place in the territories of the Russian Black Sea region, which impede the implementation of various regional strategies. As part of the implementation of regions and subregions’ socio-economic development, there is a serious underestimation, and in some cases ignoring the relationship between the regional and national interests of Russia with the ideology of state policy of regional development. This fully applies to the territories of the Russian Black Sea region, whose strategic interests are determined both by modern trends in the intensification and aggravation of contradictions in the Black Sea basin, and by the needs to increase the synergy of interregional cooperation and the implementation of the regional development strategy.
Materials and Methods. To achieve the goal and solve the problems of the article, general scientific and specific methods were used: morphological analysis, generalization and scientific abstraction, when clarifying the essence of definitions; dialectical cognition, deduction and induction for target setting, studying and detailing the object of the research; complex structures formalization and a system approach, when building and formulating a concept; graphical and tabular presentation for visualization of the obtained research results; abstract-logical for theoretical generalizations and conclusions based on the research results.
Results. The article demonstrates the compliance of socio-economic development priorities of the Russian Black Sea regions with the principles of the State Strategy for Regional Development. The main problems of development strategizing for all regions of Russia, arising in the process of implementing strategies in modern conditions have been studied.
Discussion and Conclusion. Directions for transforming socio-economic development priorities of the territories of the Russian Black Sea region have been developed. It is proposed to create a Center for Interregional Economic Development of the Russian Black Sea Region on the principles of public partnership.

Introduction. The article solves the problem of identifying based on socio-philosophical analysis, the correspondence of the imperial modernization model to the needs of ensuring national security of Russia. The purposes and objectives of the study are the following: to identify the essential characteristics of the first model of domestic modernization, to determine the specifics of its determination, the originality of methods and forms of implementation, the reasons for elimination in the context of the impact on ensuring Russia’s national security. The relevance of the topic is determined by the need to create mechanisms for ensuring national security relevant to the global modernization trend.
Materials and Methods. The following research methods were used: dialectical, historical, axiological, as well as general scientific methods. At first, features of the imperial modernization model were determined, then positive and, further, negative aspects of this model were identified in the context of their impact on national security.
Results. The results of the study show that the catching-up model of modernization that took shape in Russia during this period contributed to the final formation of a nation-state in the status of a power. However, such an opportunity turned into an axiological split within the Russian civilization forming two sub-civilizations existing simultaneously and within the same geographical range — traditional and modernization. This split created growing contradictions which had become antagonistic by the beginning of the 20^th century.
Discussion and Conclusion. Destruction during the imperial period of modernization of the unity of power and population in the orientation towards trans-historical axiological imperatives which forms the spiritual core of the national-state community, formed at the beginning of its existence and representing the genetic code of the national-state community, made it impossible to form, and therefore stand for unified, indigenous, essential, substantial national needs. This led to the crisis of the national-state community. The practical significance of the work lies in the fact that the results of the study can be used to develop different aspects of the National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation.

Introduction. All of the processes such as actualization of the problem of education humanization, the growth of its virtualization and digitalization, the change in the value orientations of the individual, are included in the structure of the educational circuit of modern society. Integrality in understanding education as a social institution involved in a person existentially and ontologically can mean not only increased interconnections, but also a change in the nature of relations between the subjects of the educational space, when modern specialists become able to effectively combine traditional knowledge with science and modern technologies. The intensity and significance of such changes undoubtedly requires philosophical understanding, for philosophy acts as a worldview component striving for value ordering and world cognition. In this context, the study of a foreign student image as a subject of the modern educational space seems relevant.
Materials and Methods. General scientific research methods are used: analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, abstraction and concretization, discourse analysis method, comparative analysis method, focused interview method.
Results. Socio-philosophical understanding of one of the subsystems in the structure of Russian student community (the social group “foreign students”, taking into account the challenges of our time) was carried out. Various aspects of the concept of “educational space” have been investigated, the image of a foreign student as a subject of the modern educational space of Russia has been formed. As a result, ways have been proposed to effectively build the educational process of foreign students in the context of a new sociocultural reality taking into account the consideration of the mechanisms of their sociocultural adaptation.
Discussion and Conclusion. The image of a foreign student can be defined as a construct influenced not only by the national worldview, attitudes and beliefs, fundamental historical events, the mentality of the generation, but also by the cultural and educational environment in which they learn, which directly determines their social and professional orientation, forms models behavior in the present and in the future. The experience of working with foreign students shows that when planning and organizing the educational process, they need a special approach. This study is of practical importance when working with foreign students at Russian universities.

Introduction. The relevance of study is dictated by the tense global socio-political situation, which has caused the need for spiritual unity of the citizens of the Russian Federation. The purpose of this study is to conduct a philosophical analysis of the hero image in Soviet memorial art. The author sets and solves the following tasks: to describe the image of the hero in the memorial art of different eras; to identify the characteristic features of the image of the hero in Soviet memorial art; to list the symbols depicted on Soviet monuments to the heroes of the revolution and war; to indicate the reasons for the need to preserve existing memorials and install new ones to foster patriotic feelings in Russian youth.
Materials and Methods. Historical, descriptive, comparative methods are used as methods of scientific research. The works of historians, art historians, cultural figures, prominent Russian and foreign philosophers serve as materials for scientific research.
Results. The main features of the Russian hero’s character reflected in iconography and Soviet memorial art are highlighted, as well as the main symbols of Victory depicted on memorials dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. The study of the image of the hero, formed in the Soviet memorial art, embodied not only in the monuments installed in the streets and squares of settlements of the Russian Federation, but also numerous monuments located on the territories of Russian pogosts, based on philosophical, art history and historical sources. The results stress the importance of preserving memorials of the past and present, of installing new monuments to the heroes of modern Russia, participants of revolutionary and military events for modern Russian youth.
Discussion and Conclusion. The history of the hero image formation in the consciousness of the ancient Greeks and ancient Romans, as well as medieval man is studied. Emphasis is placed on the description of the image of the hero, developed in the art of the New and Modern times, special attention is paid to the formation of the category of ‘courage’. The article presents the thoughts of writers and cultural figures on the further development of memorial art in the post-Soviet space, and emphasises an optimistic view of the education of patriotism through the involvement of Russian youth in memorial art.

Introduction. The relevance of the research is conditioned by the dependence of formation of specialised professional interest of future teachers on existential approaches in the educational space. The article considers approaches in the educational process of higher education institutions that reveal and develop the existential being of students. The aim of the article is to study the state of modern educational space from the position of existential-social pedagogy, since the development of existential foundations of future specialist is the primary task for the formation of a person who can live his life, making the most of his potentials and realising himself in socially important activities.
Materials and Methods. The fundamental method in the research is observation and sociological survey. In order to consider the problem of forming a person free in their decisions, making existential choice independently, realising its meaning and themselves in accordance with this choice, the authors define the directions of implementation of existential pedagogy in the activity of a higher educational institution and show the results of the conducted interviewing to determine the degree of manifestation of existential abilities in students of pedagogical direction 44.03.05 Pedagogical Education (with two training profiles). The received data allowed to estimate the level of existential content of future teachers and to make natural conclusions on the basis of the analysis of the received answers.
Results. The conclusion is made about the degree of influence of existentialism philosophy on the formation of beliefs and existential view of students within the framework of educational activity, namely, when performing project works, writing term papers and graduate qualification works. In its turn, the analysis of the content of existential and semantic values contributes to the determination of students’ self-transcendence in the learning process, as the choice of the topic of project, educational and research works shows the ability of the future specialist to expand their own boundaries in different directions. The human being is inherent in the idea of putting forward their own positions and goals, as well as their achievement taking into account the assumption of their consequences. Recognising these assumptions of existentialism was the main purpose of the study.
Discussion and Conclusion. In the course of the research, a survey was compiled to identify students’ existential aspirations in the choice of life orientations based on the statements of famous teachers, writers and philosophers. As a result of analysing the received answers, we formed a general picture of the current state of existential-personal foundations of the personality.

Introduction. Today we are witnessing a radical process of fundamental change in human existence in the world. The reaction to the total depersonalization and standardization of the general cultural field on a global scale leads to the need for numerous peoples and regions to preserve their own identity and uniqueness. The topic of formation by means of designing of sociocultural values and national identity of students is relevant. The purpose of such an educational process is the comprehensive development of project thinking, the study of the organization of work on the design project of the ethnographic park, the creation of a model of professional creative existence and the study of the process of forming the regional identity of students.
Materials and Methods. The design of the ethnographic park is considered from the standpoint of a cultural approach in which the design project is presented as a result of the integration of the artistic and material culture of the ethnic group. Designing is understood as a method of professional worldview and a formation of design thinking of students. Theoretical analysis, association method, method of dividing the project task into specific aspects and understanding each of them separately are used. Comparative historical and activity approaches are applied.
Results. The main stages of the ethnographic park designing contribute to the process of forming the regional identity of students under the influence of certain ethnographic components during the work on the design project. An example of the ethnographic park in the Don region is considered in the context of the unique traditions of the ethnic group. It is emphasized that the versatility of the ethnographic direction in modern environmental design is an indicator of the preservation of various cultural zones’ uniqueness with the inclusion in its structure of components of subcultural identity which allow maintaining individuality in the space of cultural globalization which actualizes this topic.
Discussion and Conclusion. At present, the problem of national identity and self-consciousness is urgent for Russia. The creative position of designing and its effectiveness as an educational process is carried out on the basis of historical and activity approaches at all stages of the development of the ethnographic park design project in unity with educational work. The creative position of environmental design in today’s world is determined by transforming the cultural images of the past in a new design context. During the design process, the historical heritage of the region in which students were born or live as well as the traditions of material and spiritual culture is studied. The practical significance of research is determined by the wide possibilities of using the results and methods of research in the educational process of design students.

Introduction. The article is devoted to the study of leisure activities specifics in rural educational organizations and the degree of its influence on the process of the student’s personality formation and development. Leisure activities play an important role in the socio-cultural integration of the student’s personality. This is a time when there is an opportunity to expand knowledge, develop creativity and strengthen connections with other people. In the process of leisure activities, you can better understand and accept the variety of cultures and customs. This all contributes to the formation of a tolerant and open society.
Materials and Methods. The complexity of methods used in this study is explained by the topic of work extrapolating methodology of sociology, pedagogy, philosophy and a number of economic disciplines related to the introduction of modern areas of human activity. The object of the study is to examine the specifics of organizing leisure activities for students in rural schools. Currently, in the conditions of the outflow of population from rural areas, the question of young people’s interest is acute. Organization and implementation of leisure activities is one of the solutions on which educational institutions in rural areas rely in their work.
Results. The need to create a system of extracurricular educational work is emphasized, the most important function of which is the organization of leisure activities, which is one of the main goals of this kind of activity. This is achieved by creating a comfortable environment with identical values and interests. The rural school is an educational center designed for organized education and training of younger generations. Using the experience of rural educational organizations as an example, it is possible to consider the implementation of socially significant leisure activities for children and adults. The specifics of leisure activities organization are primarily due to the growth of the educational and cultural level of the rural population; the introduction of information technology in the entertainment industry; changing the structure of the use of free time, etc.
Discussion and Conclusion. The study identified modern forms of leisure activities implemented within the framework of educational organizations, as well as functions that determine its socio-cultural purpose. Modern understanding of leisure allows us to define it as a promising direction, focused on the development of the student’s personality and the strengthening of their social ties.

Introduction. The article examines the role of Protestantism in the interaction between Western and Chinese cultures. It is of interest to analyse the goals and objectives of Protestant missionaries in China. Protestantism and the missionary activities of Protestant missionaries are assessed by both Western and Chinese researchers, which provides a more complete picture of the essence of these activities and their impact on bilateral relations.
Materials and Methods. This research employs general scientific methods of research as historicism, comparison, description, dialectical approach. The materials are based on historical, scientific and philosophical works of domestic and foreign authors on the topic of the study.
Results. It is shown that the factor of the presence of Christianity in the cultural space of China is assessed both positively and negatively. In addition, it is demonstrated that due to the activities of Protestant missionaries and the process of cultural interaction, Christianity has become an integral part of Chinese culture.
Discussion and Conclusion. The basis for the interaction between Western and Chinese cultures is Christianity, which opened China to European science, religion, philosophy, etc. In Chinese scholarship, Christianity is perceived as a factor of colonisation and humiliation of China. However, despite the fact that the interaction of cultures was confrontational, the opening of China to the world and the world to China has become an undeniable fact.

Introduction. The research covers the activities of the Russian Foreign Minister Ioannis Kapodistrias and his relationship with the Russian Emperor Alexander I. The aim of the study is to examine the little-studied issues of the political career of Count Ioannis Kapodistrias in Russia. Objectives include generalising historical and cultural information about I.A. Kapodistrias, studying his public reputation, as well as finding out the political views of the public figure. The history of transformation of the Count’s views on political and social processes in the life of Russian society is of interest. It is obvious that I.A. Kapodistrias’s personal qualities, character, historical and theological views and socio-political activities had a significant impact on the Black Sea countries.
Materials and Methods. General scientific methods are used: universal connection, method of comparative analysis and synthesis, scientific generalisation, dialectical and systematic approaches. The research is based on a set of historical sources represented by memoir literature, letters, service notes and diplomatic documents.
Results. Ivan Fyodorovich Kapodistriya, a Russian Greek who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Russian Emperor, was of interest to many researchers and was one of those who linked the historical memory of the Greeks and Russians. Ivan Fedorovich’s socio-political views are reproduced according to manu-scripts and letters, his professionalism and subtle diplomatic negotiating skills are noted. It is shown that the existing studies are based on rich factual material, how-ever, in most of the works the authors focus exclusively on the history of diplomacy and, accordingly, the role of Ivan Antonovich in the foreign policy relations of that time. This study focuses on the little-studied aspects of his biography as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
Discussion and Conclusion. Count Ioannis Kapodistrias is a unique figure in the history of Russia and Greece. In the service of the Russian Emperor since 1809, the ‘Russian Greek’ has performed acts of truly historic proportions in diplomatic relations. His brilliant diplomatic talents, demonstrated during the Congress of Vienna, enabled him to obtain the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire and chief co-advisor for the Balkan countries. This study provides material for further research into the history of political ideas and the history of the Church, and is of interest to philosophical anthropology, political sociology, and historical theology.

Introduction. The issue of preserving cultural traditions in the architecture of urban environment is especially relevant in the conditions of high growth of urbanisation of the urban environment. The tasks of the article include identifying the peculiarities of temple construction, in particular, the use of metropolitan and monastery temple architecture as a model, identifying the main stylistic features, determining the colour uniqueness of urban temples of Rostov-on-Don through the study of historical architectural monuments and modern objects.
Materials and Methods. To investigate the colour language of architecture in the context of the architectural environment of the region, the researchers chose such methodology as content analysis and systematisation of the temporal completion of buildings. General theoretical research methods, comparative-historical and dialectical approaches are applied.
Results. The interaction of style directions in the temple architecture of Rostov-on-Don diocese is presented, the prototypes of metropolitan and monastery temple architecture used in temple construction are revealed, correlated with the analogues used as a sample, the main colour combinations are revealed, the definition of colour originality of city temples, the techniques used and colour accents.
Discussion and Conclusion. The periodisation of temple construction in Rostov-on-Don is defined, temples as monuments of architectural heritage and modern temples from the 90s of the 20th century to our time are considered, as well as names of the architects engaged in construction in Rostov-on-Don diocese.