Volunteering in the Political Discourse (Based on the Materials of Official Websites of the President of Russia and Parliamentary Parties)

Abstract

Aims. The increasing complexity of the tasks of public administration in the context of intertwining internal and external transformational processes in various fields, the growing global problems of our time necessitates reliance on socio-political institutions embodying positive forms of civic engagement and solidarity. Volunteering can be understood in this capacity. The purpose of the study is to determine the key parameters of the interpretation of this institution in the political discourse of Russia by referring to the discourse of the head of state and the parties represented in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. Materials and methods. The study was based on materials from the official websites of the President of the Russian Federation and Russian parliamentary parties, data from the Legislative Support System, and regulatory legal acts in the designated area. The main methods were qualitative analysis of documents and comparison. Results. Common and special features have been identified in the interpretation of the institute of volunteering by the head of state and political parties. Stable connotations corresponding to its semantic parameters have been established. It is typical to refer to the historical experience and cultural and civilizational originality of Russia, which must certainly be taken into account in the process of making and implementing management decisions.Discussion and conclusion. Identification of the main lines and plots of the representation of the problems of volunteer activity by these political actors made it possible to verify the space of solidarity. It articulates the participation of young people and assistance to residents of new regions of Russia, fighters in the zone of a special military operation. The parties also advertise and hold actions in support of the most needy and vulnerable categories of the population (the elderly, people with disabilities, sick children). The Institute of volunteering is interpreted as multifaceted, multitasking. Its purpose is seen, among other things, in improving management and communication practices. In turn, the development of volunteering should be combined with the adoption of additional measures designed to eliminate some vulnerabilities and shortcomings in terms of interaction between government actors and non-governmental institutions, regulatory gaps and ensure the creation of an effective integrated model.