Prospects for the application of social architecture in the field of interethnic relations in Russia

Institutionalization of social architecture and scientific study of this phenomenon are in the process of formation. The article deals with the potential of social architecture in implementing sectoral policies. The author’s purpose is to study the application of the possibilities of social architecture as a new direction of socio-political activity in the interethnic relations field in Russia. The author adheres to a project approach to the formation and implementation of state policy and relies on current expert discussions about the place and role of social architecture. On their basis, the author attempts to determine the range of tasks for which it could be used. Among them are interdisciplinary tasks that intersect with state cultural policy, state policy in the field of historical education and other sectoral policies. The author considers it appropriate to highlight the design of new formats of intergroup interethnic interaction, the construction of sustainable local communities, regional branding as specific areas of work. Particular attention is also paid to the limitations that should be taken into account when implementing social projects. These limitations are related to the nature of activities of authorities and the need to adapt the social architecture to existing management processes.

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