2008, Vol. 150, No. 7

Theoretical Aspects of Politics

Gorbunov A.A. Space and Communication Factors in Political History of Russia

7

Zaznaev O.I. Superpresidential Systems in the Post-Soviet Space

16

Prokofiev A.V. Reasons and Conditions of “Colored” Revolutions Proceeding on Post-Soviet Area

31

Tuzov M.L. The Balance of Tsar Divine Ordination and God-Stated Political Power in Political Theology of the Middle Ages

49

Fazulov A.R. Political Determinants of Russian Federation Electoral System Evolution

60

Problems of Russian Federalism

Nasyrov I.R. The Powers of Regions in the Field of International Co-operation and Political Practice of External Relations

80

Farukshin A.M. Legal Positions of the Russian Federation Constitutional Court on Some Problems of Russian Federalism

95

Problems of Ethnopolitology

Bolshakov A.G. Ethnic Confrontations in the Post-communist Countries: the Basic Tendencies of Progress and Possibility of Regulation (Regional Aspect)

109

Mansurov T.Z. Menaces to National Security of the Russian Federation in South Caucasus

124

Rizvanova L.Z. The Policy of Baltic States towards the Russian-speaking Population

140

Farukshin M.Kh. To the Problem of Types of Ethnofederation

150

Applied Political Science

Zaripov A.N. Interrelations between Politics and Religion in Contemporary World (on the Example of Islam)

161

Kondrashina N.V. Internet As a Technology of Political PR: Theoretical and Metho­dological Basis for Use

174

Moiseev A.N. Specifics of Printed Mass Media Influence on Political Consciousness in Chuvash Republic

184

Morozova G.V. The Political Component of the Volga Region Youth’s Social Status

196

Nurmeev Y.R. Conceptual Basis and Main Principles of Liberalism

209

Problems of International Relations

Beloglazov А.V. Russian Energetic Policy in Central Asia in Early 21st Century

219

Biktimirov B.T. The Role of Great Britain in the Formation of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus

233

Krasnovskaya E.I. Transformation of German-Polish Diplomatic Relations in the Context of World War I Results

242

Penkovtsev R.V. The Character of the American-French Relations in Early 19th Century: a Historical Heritage of “Louisiana Purchase”

255

Sadrieva I.N. The Importance of Czech-Russian Relations for German Foreign Policy

266

Solovieva N.S. Topical Relations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Finland as a Basis of Bilateral Partnership

274

Shagalov V.A. The Role of Germany in Conflict Resolution in Bosnia and Herzegovina 1992–1995

284