The article attempts to systematize and classify the categories of domestic regional political studies related to the need to improve its conceptual apparatus. The ambiguity characteristic of the concept of "region" and a number of other key terms of regional political studies is noted, which makes it necessary to continue following the interdisciplinary approach in their conceptualization and operationalization.

   The article examines extremist groups in the youth environment in the modern conditions of society development, provides various classifications of informal adolescent organizations, and also touches on the causal complex of manifestations of extremism in the youth environment.

   The article analyzes one of the aspects of the problem of deviant behavior of student youth related to the influence of information influences through the media on the formation of cognitive distortion. The authors have shown that schools and universities often become places of incident, while the reasons for destructive acts are often cognitive distortions, as a result of which students begin to believe in their own exclusivity. The authors propose a number of practical recommendations aimed at reducing the impact of the media on the collective consciousness of the younger generation and leveling cognitive distortions of students.

   The aggravated military-political situation in Russia and in the world as a whole complicates the search for effective ways to attract the potential of the entire society. There is a massive increase in the interest of civil society in Russia in including political and military decisions in the management decision-making process. In this regard, young specialists in various butt and military fields are of particular value. At the same time, a complex of their internal beliefs is critical, which can be indicated by such cornerstone concepts as a sense of patriotism, duty, honor, deep awareness of the current military-political situation. The article gives a section of such beliefs of young people, obtained as a result of sociological research. The aggregated indicator of youth readiness for military service is assessed as "moderate," and can be perceived as a holistic reserve for inclusion in full interaction with the military organization of the state.

   The article analyzes the stages of formation and development of a professional institute in railway transport. At the present stage, the most significant factor influencing the functioning of this institution was the rapid development of digital technologies. Analyzing the current state of the professional institute in railway transport, the author evaluates the consequences of the introduction of digital technologies in this industry and highlights the positive and negative aspects of their implementation.

   The purpose of this article is to study the role of savings behavior as a factor of social adaptation of the population.

   Within the framework of the study, the basics of the savings behavior of the population were considered, the parameters of the analysis of savings strategies were studied, and factors of influence on the savings behavior of the population were identified. In addition, archetypes have been identified that influence the modern savings behavior of the population. Within the framework of the work, the main provisions related to the definition and essence of social adaptation, the functions of this phenomenon, as well as mechanisms were studied. In addition, the types of social adaptation that are closely related to the mechanisms of this phenomenon have been identified. An important place in the work is occupied by the analysis of the impact of savings behavior on social adaptation. In the course of the study, the peculiarities of the savings behavior of the population were determined, the analysis of the social adaptability of individuals was carried out, and the relationship between the chosen savings strategy and social adaptability was revealed. Conclusions. Saving behavior has a significant impact on the choice of adaptation strategy and its mechanisms, and also has a positive effect on the adaptability of individuals. Depending on the chosen savings strategy, it is possible to identify types of individuals and assess their social adaptability.

   In the article, the authors attempt to analyze the concept of power, its essence and characteristics from the point of view of the civilizational-cultural approach. The modern world has lost its spiritual guidelines, so civilizational support is the only condition for survival. The authors believe that the understanding of state power/authority in the paradigm of the civilizational-cultural approach makes it possible to explain the origins of the formation of the roots of racism and fascism in Protestant culture, to avoid Eurocentrism, to show the impossibility and destructiveness of the proliferation of the one matrix of state power/authority and values.