SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE URBAN POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BURYATIA: ON THE MATERIALS OF SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN ULAN-UDE

Abstract

The results of sociological survey conducted in 2018 to identify the level of social well-being of the population of Ulan-Ude have been presented. The indicators of social well-being, associated with life satisfaction and cognitive characteristics of the respondents, have been analyzed. Conclusions about the optimistic mood of the urban population, due to the unpretentiousness of life strategies and the hope for the effectiveness of the Republic`s new head`s team have been made. At the same time, a problematic field, associated with the high level of migratory moods of residents, determined by serious problems of the socio-economic development of the republic, – has been highlighted. The authors recommend to raise the level and quality of population’s life, to create new jobs with decent wages, to reduce social inequality and contribute to the preservation of a stable inter-ethnic space for change the situation for the better

Keywords

• social well-being
• ulan-ude
• republic of buryatia
• social structure
• urban population
• sociological survey
• quality of life