BASIC VARIABLES IN SOCIO-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF KABARDIN-BALKAR REPUBLIC: CHANGE AND PERSISTENCE

Abstract

In the article is presented systematical account of constellation of factors, which are determining alterations in Kabardin-Balkar Republic politics, its socio-economic and demographic situation, and ethno-political dynamics during the year 2014. In 2014 public atmosphere, interethnic relations and religious situation were in calm condition, but structural factors of tension are not removed. The same issues remain on the agenda for two decades by now. Analysis of socio-political situation in Kabardin-Balkar Republic ought to be taking into account more general needs of the society in development, in modernizing transformation of socio-economic structures and democratizing reformation of political practices.

Keywords

• Kabardin-Balkar Republic
• socio-political situation
• economy
• demography
• land question
• religion
• extremism
• modernization