M. Barinova "Yunus-bek Yevkurov:" All Ingush society is in need of modernization first of all"
In an interview with the president of Ingushetia Yunus-bek Evkurov the causes of socio-economic decline of the region, the methods to combat unemployment were discussed. The deepening shortage of qualified personnel was marked. It was concluded that the stability can ensure the agreement in society.

V. Moiseev "The crisis has highlighted our weaknesses: our goal is to overcome them"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: global financial crisis, Russia's economy
In the light of the global crisis it became clear that Russia has nothing to export abroad except of raw materials, that on production output many of our branches are in the last century as nearly half have lost their capacity, that the depreciation of technological equipment is progressing. In the Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly on 12 November 2009 the task of solving these problems is set. To solve the problems in order to modernize the national economy it is necessary to make a climate favorable for investment.

"The ILO warns: premature closure of the stimulus package may extend an employment crisis"
The article contains the excerpts from the report of ILO "The world of work in 2009: during and after the crisis of employment" on the analysis of the effects of global crisis and the main conclusions of this report.

M. Chernych, I. Guschina "Methodological aspects of assessing the financial sustainability of the budgets of territorial funds of obligatory medical insurance"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: territorial obligatory health insurance fund, method of analysis of financial stability
The authors give the definition of durability of territorial obligatory health insurance fund, list a number of factors to be considered when developing its budget. The methodology proposed by the authors allows assessing the financial condition and fiscal sustainability of territorial obligatory health insurance fund for the next year.

M. Ukhova "Single-industry towns in Russia will be divided into depressive and progressive"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Article includes a description of the substance of the draft "Guidelines for the support single-industry towns", prepared by the Ministry of Regional Development of Russia, with the commentary of Michael Kroschenko, the Head of the development of labor potential of Institute of Labor and Social Security of MHSD of Russia.

A. Gaidukov "Belarus: the poverty of the rural population"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: rural population, income, wages
The author defines the notion of "poverty", describes the causes of rural poverty. Alternative sources of income of rural residents are listed and their role in the structure of income is marked. The results of studies of indicators of differentiation of income of rural households on the social standards in the regional context are given. It is concluded that low incomes of rural populations thwart the development of production in general, as a major cause of the low purchasing power and demand for agricultural and industrial products.

E. Chekanov "Non-market controls of wages in the mechanisms of formation and implementation of social policy in Russia"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: relationship of wages and social policy, minimum wage amount, minimum monthly wage
The author notes that the current practice of social policy in Russia suffers from one-sidedness due to weak coupling with the policy of economic as social programs require substantial resources whose creation is an economic problem, though growth of production and stabilization of the economy are not possible without skilled, gainful employment. The article contains a table of the actual ratio of minimum wage amount and minimum monthly wage, from which it follows that the relative level of minimum social guarantees for the working population is very low. The author tells about the effect of "vicious circle" which manifests itself in the field of remuneration of labor. The conclusion is maid about the need of a special corporate-contractual controls and mechanisms of formation of wage funds of enterprises.

A. Aletdinova, A. Koritskii "Differentiation of payroll rate. An empirical analysis"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: determinants of wages, private form of outcome of education
The authors carried out the calculation of private standards of outcome of education at the microeconomic level, based on data from surveys of students of the Surgut branch of the Moscow Academy of Entrepreneurship under the Government of Moscow and Siberian University of Consumer Cooperatives and its affiliates. The study shows the strengthening of the role of education and its impact on wages in Russia.

R. Litvyakov, M. Baygereev, L. Chernova, A. Shepovalova "How to learn to manage risk? The practice of realization training programs on evaluation and management of occupational risks"
(info@vsf-niitruda.ru)
Keywords: labor protection, safe work, management of occupational safety hazards, occupational safety training
The authors note that improving conditions and safety is one of the strategic objectives of the RF Government and that the successful implementation of policies for the protection of labor depends on the availability of trained and competent staff. The article lists the main components of successful training in the field labor protection. It is told about the main objectives and features of practical training course "Assessing and managing risks at the enterprise", developed by ILO. A logic scheme and the expected outcome of a pilot project for introducing the principles of management of occupational hazards to the programs of education in the field of labor protection are described. In conclusion it is stating that Russia's enterprises must be prepared for an adequate response to the challenges of global competition and working conditions for them must meet international requirements.

A. Elin "On the question of enhancing the effectiveness of supervisory and control activities in the field of labor protection"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: management of labor protection, supervision and control, cost minimization
The author describes significant differences in the management of labor protection at the foreign and Russian enterprises and the reasons for these differences. The need for more objective and complete account of accidents is noted. Three approaches to the substantiation of the number of state inspectors, are described. One of them is based on the cost minimization and answers Russia's current conditions the best. The areas of preventive, supervisory and monitoring activities in which each state inspector of labor should be established annual targets are listed. It is summarized that the setting of personal targets, regular monitoring of their implementation and an objective evaluation of progress is a way to significantly improve the efficiency of the supervisory and control activities in the field of labor protection.

L. Nizova, V. Bogdanovich "Social partnership at the corporate level"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: social and labor relations, attracting workers to the management of the organization
The authors say about the advantages of attracting workers to the management and distribution of economic results. At that time employees are involved not only in the discussion of issues relating to the protection of their economic, social rights and interests, but also in developing appropriate regulations and programs of development and improvement of production. It is said about the objectives and implications of the industrial agreement between the Union of Oil and Gas Producers of Russia, Rossia’s Union of Oil and Gas and the Government of Russia for 2008-2010.

E. Vitvitskiy, I. Pustosvetova "Human resource management and development of human capital"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: human resource management, definitions of "employees"
Various approaches to the interpretation of the term "employees" are considered in the article, their merits and demerits are listed. In conclusion, the authors propose a definition which in their view most fully reveals the complexity of the socio-economic categories and takes into account the current stage of economic development of our country.

V. Klyauzze "Republic of Belarus: assessment and management of risk in state labor protection system"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: labor protection management, occupational risk, absolute and relative indicators
The indicators which are usually assess the situation with occupational injuries, the factors that affect the level of occupational injuries are listed in the article. The author proposes a mathematical model which allows to set scientifically based assessment of occupational risks, to compare the quality of different production systems among themselves and with the average values across the country.

T. Grishina "Social responsibility of trade unions: how to understand it?"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: trade union, responsibility, responsibility, conflicts, attitude to modernization
The article describes the history of trade unions, their role and place in the public system. The author recalls that the primary responsibility in the Soviet era trade unions did not bear to its members but to a political party, says about the contradictions between the position of trade unions and social policies pursued by the state. According to the author’s opinion, in our time trade unions should take an active part in the modernization and especially to modernize themselves.

B. Boldbaatar "Mongolia: the question of the formation of human capital
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: HDI, the quality of life, human development, human capital, investment and youth.
The author states that the sustainable development of the country is inextricably linked with the objectives of improving the quality of life and human development. The factors that impede market reform in Mongolia are listed. The most pressing problems in the human capital of Mongolia are marked.

A. Bagirova, M. Abilova "Reproductive labor: the genesis of scientific ideas"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: reproductive labor, housework, reproduction, reproductive labor economics
The authors propose to consider different views on the role of productive and reproductive labor. There is a table illustrating the concept of reproductive labor in the scientific fields.

V. Kovalev, S. Zhuravlev, R. Zhukov, "Evaluating the effectiveness of land use: methodology and practice"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Key words: land use, cadastral valuation of lands
The article describes the factors affecting the economic evaluation of land resources in different countries. Methods of calculating the cadastral values of land are described. In conclusion, the authors propose to use an indivisible system for measuring the value of the land according to its purpose.

L. Stebyalkova "The cluster approach to economic modernization: systemic and social dimensions"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: cluster, modernization, system approach, socialization
The author defines the notion of "cluster", says about the advantages of cluster approach to modernization. The results of the cluster development initiatives of Kazakhstan's economy are noticed.

T. Yusupov, Uzbekistan: Development of Foreign Economic Relations"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: international division of labor, industrial cooperation, intensification of foreign economic activity
The author observes that international cooperation in production under the brand name of major corporations is an effective way to expand foreign economic relations. The main tasks for enhancing foreign trade activities in Uzbekistan are listed. The necessity to expand the presence of Uzbek producers in the CIS market and to develop the right policies to diversify exports taking into account the role of strategic importance of the cotton-textile industry for the Uzbek economy is marked.

I. Yurasov, E. Danilova "Adaptation of public sector workers to modern management and human resources technologies"
(journalist@rambler.ru)
Keywords: Public service, adaptation, management technology
The article analyzes the results of a study conducted in the Volga Federal District, during which 350 specialists of public and civil service were covered, on such issues as the main causes of the civil service, existence or lack of career opportunities. The survey identified a list of problems associated with adapting of public sector workers to the changes in state and municipal management