About the Authors Doctor of Sociology, Senior ResearcherInstitute of Sociology of the FCTAS RAS, Moscow, RussiaMain researcherchirikova_a@mail.ru The Articles in this Journal:Chirikova A. E.Power in small Russian cities: managerial problems and motivation of actors (2024' 48) Chirikova A. E.Interaction of Local Authorities in Small Russian Cities: Pressure, Manipulation, Bargaining? (2014' 9) Chirikova A. E.On The Influence Of Patient`s Status To Healer`s Behavior (2013' 6) Chirikova A. E.Is it possible to modernize social policy in Russia today? (2010' 1)