One of the main tasks of diagnostics of oil-filled equipment is to measure the characteristics of partial discharges in isolation. In the subsequent planning of repairs, assessment of the degree of danger and maintainability of the defect, it becomes equally important to know the location of the source of partial discharges. The objectives of the experiments, the results of which are given in the article, are to determine the parameters of partial discharges in the controlled zones of transformers and to process the information received. Measurements were carried out using a device for recording partial discharges and determining defect zones of dielectric materials of high-voltage equipment. Thus, when conducting a comprehensive examination of transformers, it seems justified to combine the measurement of electrical characteristics of discharges with their acoustic location.

The article is devoted to the research of mathematical model of cancer cell growth, the development of a mathematical model of the control system, the prediction of tumor development using methods of the theory of automatic control, mathematical modeling, and the qualitative theory of differential equations.

The article presents a description of the load balancing method for a computing cluster of a data processing center (DPC), which is based on a probabilistic approach to proactive forecasting of packet traffic states, formed on the basis of the results of its statistical, nonlinear and spectral analysis. The fractal properties of network traffic are the rationale for the possibility of prediction, allow with a fairly high probability to predict the appearance of bursts and drops in its activity at certain time intervals, identify periods of possible overload of servers and network equipment, and make it possible to develop methods for effective planning and distribution of tasks within the data center, ensuring a statistically uniform loading its functional elements. The spectral analysis of the time series is carried out according to the normalized deviations of the actual levels from the smoothed ones. The absence of significant peaks in the spectral estimates indicates the absence of periodic fluctuations. It is shown that the summation of cycles of different periods of the dynamics of the time series, based on the use of the most significant harmonics of the spectrum, determines the moments of occurrence of subsequent anomalies in its development. The process of identifying significant harmonics of the spectrum is based on the study of its spectral power density using the Fourier transform. The developed method is able to provide a solution to the problem of efficient planning and distribution of tasks in a data center computing cluster in order to optimize the use of resources, speed up task execution time and reduce application processing costs.

The paper describes the process of creating a test environment and testing a distributed system for adaptive traffic control. A software system has been developed that communicates the control system with a simulation model and a program that implements the operation of the control system. The main content of the work is the description of experiments carried out to test the effectiveness of the proposed method for the development of distributed systems for adaptive traffic control. The developed system is compared with existing systems for adaptive traffic control.

This article presents the results of quantum chemical modeling of the interaction of the CO32-anion with a number of proteinogenic amino acids to identify the most energetically advantageous system and further compare with the results of a laboratory experiment. As a result of data analysis, it was found that all possible interactions are optimal, since they have a high difference in the total energy of the system, as well as a high value of chemical rigidity. It was found that the most optimal interactions are the interactions of CO32-asparagine and CO32-serine, which is due to the largest difference in the energy of the system relative to the amino acid model (∆E = 262.907 ± 0.088 kcal/mol) and the highest value of chemical stability (n = 0.218 eV).

The article presents the results indicating the prospects of using beet root powder as an enrichment component in the production of bread sticks based on first grade wheat flour and sifted rye flour. This conclusion is based on a significant degree of yeast activation by a suspension of table beet powder and an increase in gas formation during the fermentation period. Quality indicators of composite mixtures, dough and bread sticks based on first grade wheat flour sifted rye flour in ratios of 70 and 30 parts, 80 and 20 parts and table beet powder in the amount of 1-9% by weight of the flour mixture were studied. It was found that with an increase in the amount of enrichment additive in composite mixtures, titratable acidity slightly increased and humidity decreased. Baked products according to two variants of the ratios of wheat and rye flour had good organoleptic and physico-chemical parameters at powder dosages of 1-5% by weight of flour. A further increase in the content of the additive led to a deterioration in the appearance of bread sticks, difficulty in their breaking, and decreased wetness of products. There was no significant difference in the of the products of the two variants of composite mixtures at the same dosages of table beet powder. When comparing the quality characteristics of bread sticks according to two methods of dough making, traditional and with preliminary activation of yeast with a suspension of table beet powder, higher indicators were noted for the second method. The possibility of using beet root powder at a dosage of 5% by weight of wheat flour of the first grade and sifted rye flour in the ratio of 70 and 30 parts in the production of bread sticks is also substantiated by the results of a tasting analysis.

HPLC method of curcuminoids (curcumin, demetoxycurcumin, bis-demetoxycurcumin) qualitative and quantitative analysis is developed. The protocol of curcuminoids additive preparation recovery from vegetative raw material (Curcuma longa L.) by different extractants is described. Conditions of individual curcuminoids preparative isolation are presented. Physical and chemical properties of derived substances are studied. Basic block diagram of curcuminoids manufacturing from vegetative raw material is developed.

The modern food market is regularly replenished with new functional food products. When selling food products, it is important to consider that the larger the range of tastes on offer, the better for their implementation. The most convenient object for experiments in the field of raw material composition is drinks. First of all, this allows you to introduce a reasonable choice of ingredients, which positively affects not only the sensory indicators of the drink, but also effectively affects the strengthening of the protective functions of the human body. Secondly, the introduction of a functional ingredient into the raw material composition of the beverage does not require fundamental changes in the technological process. These drinks include mineral table water.  Mineral table water is characterized by a special chemical composition and physicochemical properties, has a remarkable healing and therapeutic effect. One of the characteristic features of the chemical composition of mineral water is the presence of minerals containing carbon dioxide, due to the fact that heavy metals in the earth's crust migrate with hydrocarbons in the form of hydrocarbons, since groundwater is saturated with CO2 [6]. Consumption of mineral canteen water for its intended purpose requires strict adherence to the regime, as well as the study of its chemical composition and organoleptic quality. The introduction of vegetable raw materials into the mineral table water allows to improve the organoleptic characteristics and the ingredient composition of the drink, as well as to provide the human body with the necessary vitamins. The aim of the study was to develop the technology and formulation of a drink based on mineral table water using peppermint extract. In the course of the research, a technology and a formulation were developed, and sensory quality indicators were determined. The developed formulation of a functional drink allows obtaining a product enriched with useful macronutrients, which can be recommended for widespread use. At the same time, high organoleptic characteristics of the developed drink are preserved. The mint flavor of the drink promotes better absorption of mineral water. The drink has a beneficial effect on the human body, due to the balanced mineralization of drinking water.

In this article, the authors consider the possibility of using hydrocolloids from psyllium as a stabilizing additive to improve the structural and mechanical properties of fermented dairy products, in particular yoghurts. Psyllium (ground psyllium husk) is a powder from the husk of Indian plantain seeds containing up to 85% soluble fiber. trace elements (Ca, Zn, Mg, Cr, Co, etc.) vitamins of group B1, B2, B3, polyunsaturated fatty acids. The use of psyllium in the diet is effective for the normalization of digestion and prevention of diabetes mellitus. During the research, samples of yogurt with different concentrations of vegetable additives were obtained. Studies of the main indicators of the quality of finished samples were carried out: the results of syneresis, density, viscosity and water-binding ability were obtained. It is determined that the use of psyllium reduces the duration of the fermentation process, improves the appearance, texture and consistency of the product. The optimal dose of the applied vegetable additive in yogurt has been established. The use of additives in the amount of 1.5% and 2.0% contribute to improving the appearance, texture and consistency. The positive results of this study depend on the chemical composition of vegetable hydrocolloids containing about 85% of dietary fibers, of which 15-20% are easily digestible, acting as an additional substrate for microorganisms of the starter culture. The results of the physico-chemical parameters of the studied samples indicate a positive effect of the use of psyllium hydrocolloid in the formulations of fermented milk products. The optimal concentration of the added additive in the product (1.5%) has been determined, since the introduction of the additive in smaller quantities is impractical, and a further increase in the applied dose negatively affects the organoleptic and physico-chemical parameters of the product.

Improper feeding of pregnant women characterized by significant deficiency of many macro- and micronutrients in their diet leads to unfavorable conditions of intrauterine development and abnormality of health status of newborns. In this regard, the study of iron and copper content and a number of vitamins in pregnant women diets occupies a special place in the research of the nutritional state. The purpose of the research was the possibility of correction of nutritional state and reduction of the frequency of iron deficiency conditions of pregnant women, including hypovitaminosis, with the help of optimal combination of hematopoietic trace elements (iron, copper) and vitamins. Analysis of the nutritional state of pregnant women in Orel and the Orel region at different gestation periods were performed using the survey method and study of individual nutrition diaries. The results obtained during the study confirmed that most pregnant women show signs of latent iron deficiency especially towards the end of the gestational period, as well as in winter-spring season due to insufficient intake of iron with food. This lack of iron was often observed against the background of lifestyle disorders (smoking), as well as low provision of ascorbic acid and a number of other vitamins. In connection with the revealed violations, the necessity of correction of nutritional state of pregnant women became obvious. It was carried out with optimal combination of hematopoietic trace elements and vitamins in the diets developed by the authors. The analyzed indicators of nutritional state improved after the recommendations on nutrition correction were followed by pregnant women.

The object of research in the article is pre-frozen granules of gluten, which is produced from wheat grain and is used in the form of a powder in the food industry as an improver for the baking parameters of flour. Based on a comparative analysis of methods for dehydrating frozen wheat gluten granules with a dry surface crust, a rational method for drying them in a fluidized bed was chosen. In the variant of the active hydrodynamic mode in the drying unit, the dehydration procedure is intensified without a noticeable decrease in the economic efficiency of its operation and high quality indicators of the finished product with a given final moisture content are provided, which is due to the specific conditions of contact between the granules and the heat carrier. Based on the study of the advantages and disadvantages of known plants for drying gluten granular products, a rational design of the plant for drying gluten granules is recommended. The article provides justifications for the use of the original continuous dryer, which, due to its design features, can be suitable not only for dehydrating the investigated granular semi-finished product, but also for drying similar products.

In this article, youth is considered as an object of spiritual and moral security of the Russian Federation, state priorities of youth policy in the field of spiritual and moral development and education of youth are outlined. Young people, as the main object of spiritual and moral security, are subject to protection by the state and, therefore, one of the national tasks facing the Russian Federation is the upbringing and formation of a full-fledged personality based on traditional Russian values.

Fruit and berry raw materials are a valuable source of nutrients and antioxidants in the diet of the population of the Sverdlovsk region.

The objects of the study were gooseberry fruits represented by the following varieties: «Moonlight Night», «Beryll», «Ural grapes», «Demidovsky», «Severyanin», «II-12-4», «II-7-7,8- ser», «I-8-7», «I-7-21», «I-7-2-17-0,5». The authors found that the growing varieties of gooseberries in the Sverdlovsk horticulture breeding station could be an important source of antioxidant indicators.

Gooseberry varieties have the highest values: «Moonlight Night» – 17.945 mmol/l × eq, «Ural grapes» – 14.985 mmol/ l × eq, «Severyanin» – 12.227 mmol/l × eq and «Demidovsky» - 11.957 mmol/l × eq.

It was also found that the studied varieties of gooseberries have high physicochemical and biologically active substances, which indicates the possible use of this fruit and berry raw materials in the food industry, for the production of various dishes and products such as juices, purees, various types of drinks, etc.

A method of increasing seismic resistance using flexible upper floors of newly erected buildings and structures, as well as reconstructed and repaired objects of existing development is presented. The technical solution of light metal structures of the complete delivery of the Novokislovodsk system is given. If in the joints of similar structures of the MERO, MARKHI, Kislovodsk system, each nodal element allows screwing up to 8 ...10 or more end bolts of rods, then one bolt is used to connect the same number of rods of the new system.

The rapid development of digital technologies and the widespread use of the Internet entail the massive introduction of the Internet space into the life of every member of society. In the political sphere, the formation of the Internet space as an institution of political socialization took place, which presented not only prospects, but also problems of political socialization of young people in the Internet space. In this regard, the Internet space has a significant impact on the political socialization of young people. The purpose of the study is to study the role of the Internet space as a socio-political institution in the process of political socialization of young people. The research materials provide a theoretical analysis of the concept of "political socialization", its stages and types. The main attention is paid to the Internet space, its properties that influence the formation of political socialization of young people. The works of such foreign authors as G. Almond, S. Verba, E. Fromm, B. Skinner, R. Merton, G. Tarde, D. Easton, D. Dennis, R. Hessa, J. Thorney, F. Greenstein were analyzed. The theoretical analysis of the problem was supplemented by the works of the following domestic authors: E.B. Shestopal, Y.R. Khairullin, N.A. Golovin, A.V. Klyueva, I.A. Shcheglov. To identify trends in the political socialization of young people in Russia, the level of political interest, activity, literacy, such methods as content analysis and survey were used. The content analysis was used for a comparative study of VTSIOM and FOMA data on the popularity of Internet use among young people, on the involvement of young people in political events and events; as well as percentages by year on participation in presidential elections and political parties. As well as data from the Levada Center on youth interest in politics. A methodology has been developed and tested aimed at studying the activity of modern LSTU youth in the political life of the country and the region. Criteria and levels of formation of political socialization among young people have been developed. Content analysis allowed us to study the number of young people who use the Internet and social networks on a daily basis, as well as content analysis for 2019-2020. about the youth's interest in political events and involvement in the political life of the country. Content analysis of VTSIOM and FOM data for 2003-2018 revealed the level of youth activity in the elections, the level of trust in the government and the president. The analysis and comparison of the data obtained during the content analysis and the survey showed a low level of: youth interest in political events; participation in the political life of the country; political literacy and, as a result, a low level of political socialization of young people. To identify the effectiveness of the process of socialization in the Internet space, a survey was developed in which students of LGTU took part. The survey questions were constructed in such a way as to reveal the level of political literacy, the level of interest in political events, the ability to find sources of information, the ability to analyze political information. The survey results are presented in the form of diagrams, a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the data obtained is presented. The conducted methods revealed a tendency of low interest in political events among citizens, lack of involvement in the political life of the country, low level of political literacy. All these are risks of political socialization in the Internet space. Equal involvement of political institutions of socialization in the process of formation of youth in the political sphere is necessary. This requires control by the political institutions of socialization of the family and school, as well as technologies to increase the effectiveness of the Internet space as a political institution of socialization. In conclusion, recommendations are given to improve the efficiency of the process of political socialization in a modern digital society. The results of the study can be applied in determining the strategic directions of the youth policy of the region, to increase interest in the political processes of young people, to involve the younger generation in political life. The recommendations can be used by socio-political institutions to increase the effectiveness of the process of political socialization of young people.

Eurasian issues are of particular relevance in the light of the geopolitical events of the 20s of the 21st century and the growing military-political conflict between the "Collective West" and Russia. The space of the Greater Caspian Sea, as an explosive center of global and regional interests of multi-vector forces of international influence, is actively involved in these processes. The new geopolitical dimension of the mega-region justifies the possibility of applying a hierarchical method of classifying the geo-political space as a set of Caspian triangles united by the national and global interests of the countries that form them. Within the framework of the "Greater Eurasian Triangle" (RIC) with its foundation - the "Great Caspian", which attracts the leading players in world politics, the Eurasian continent is surrounded by a multi-dimensional transport framework, which is the most important tool for the formation of a new world economic and technological structures.

A general description of the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Caspian region is given, their place in the modern world, taking into account the economic significance and international relations. New geopolitical concepts have been introduced: Big Caspian Five; The Caspian (Caspian) five and the Eurasian rhombus, uniting countries close in their views on modern trends in the development of new world economic relations. For individual countries of the Caspian (Caspian) five, a SWOT analysis was performed in relation to their "international positions" (IP) in the region, their strengths were identified, which should be taken into account when assessing their IP, planning Russia's foreign policy. An analysis of the weaknesses of the Caspian states made it possible to assess the potential of their "vulnerability" in relation to possible adverse impacts. The threats associated with the actions of internal and external actors are considered. The possibilities of states are analyzed, including the possibility of strengthening their international positions in the zone of the Caspian region and in the world. It is substantiated that the Eurasian Economic Union, as an international organization, acts as a middle space within which global projects are formed that have a new integration development potential. Within the framework of this configuration, approaches to linking the most important segments of the development of the EAEU countries and the Caspian region and the area of the modern geopolitical project "Great Caspian" are substantiated.

Detailed analysis of materials presented in the regional mass media on issues of countering extremist and terrorist threats on the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia in 2010–2020, as well as experts' opinions expressed during the interview that allowed to determine the specifics of the regional system of counteraction and evaluate both the changes that occurred in the Republic and its current state.

The article is devoted to the study of the dysfunctions of the political system of Lebanon, which have become sources of a large-scale crisis over the entire period of existence as an independent state. The methodology of this study is based on the theory of political systems, as well as the idea of dysfunctions as the main factors of destabilization of political systems. Dysfunctions are used as the main criteria for assessing the state of the political system: resource allocation in society, political governance, political participation and political representation. The analysis of the political system of Lebanon in accordance with the above criteria allowed us to give qualitative characteristics of the deep Lebanese crisis.

The new historical context within which the current generation of political elites exists can be conditionally characterized as a political carnival, and the dominant political culture as a carnival of political culture. In the media, we increasingly come across such derogatory characteristics of the professional competence of elites and their leaders as: “political zoo”, “political traveling circus”, “political booth”, “absurd theater”, “attraction of unheard-of political stupidity”, “political menagerie” , "clowns", "jesters", "satires", etc., etc. All this "terminology" conveys and reveals the essence of the carnival political culture, which is primarily carried by the elites and their leaders. The general level of distrust among politicians is growing caused by an elementary misunderstanding of each other's interests and mutual accusations of deceit. Features of the political carnival clearly manifest themselves in the information field of the ruling elite communities. Without going into specifics and without naming names, we will try in this work to reveal some common (characteristic of the elite majority) features and characteristics of modern carnival political culture. This study provides some clarification of the main positions of the carnival political culture, based on recent political events.

The January events of 2022 in Kazakhstan stirred up the world community, forcing it to talk again about a new wave of ―color revolutions‖, the instability of authoritarian political regimes and the need to ―deepen democratic processes‖. However, the threat that arose was stopped in a timely manner and the country returned to normal. These events showed an effective method for resolving such conflicts. Russia has a unique (priceless) experience in conducting this kind of military operations. An experience that forced the West to take a completely new look at its own policies. In this story, we are primarily interested in the peacekeeping mission and the ability of the authorities and society to engage in constructive dialogue, the search for rational ways of reconciliation and the ability to search for new meanings. The article provides an analysis of the events that revealed the problematic blocks of the modern Kazakhstani political system, the reasons for those tragic events for the recent political history of Kazakhstan are indicated.

The article presents the results of a study of the relationship between social activity and personal predictors with the characteristics of political preferences among representatives of various regional socio-demographic groups of youth. The priority of ideological concepts is revealed. The preferred types of social activity of young people are determined. Empirical material was collected using computerized testing and questioning of young people aged 18-25 years.

This article examines the period of formation of Soviet-Turkish relations in the context of geopolitical challenges. Modern Russian-Turkish relations play a key role in resolving conflicts in the Middle East. For the further development of regional cooperation, it is necessary to separately consider and conduct a historical analysis of Soviet-Turkish relations during their formation. In this research paper, the formation of Soviet-Turkish relations is considered comprehensively, bilateral and multilateral agreements are used. The methodological basis of this scientific work was the historical-comparative approach, which made it possible to compare bilateral relations in historical retrospect, as well as to compare Soviet and Western diplomatic approaches in bilateral relations during the period under study. Also, such methods of analyzing the topic as the study of documentary sources and historiography in Russian and Turkish, and their comparison and comparison were applied. Analyzing the formation and nature of Soviet-Turkish relations, one can distinguish: political, military, ideological and economic reasons for rapprochement. Historically, bilateral relations have been hostile, antagonisms existing between the two geopolitical actors have led to military clashes. Drastic changes took place, after the First World War, two once powerful empires ceased to exist. For the Turkish people, as well as the Russian, there was a question of preserving independence and territorial integrity. Similar historical processes have played the role of a unifying factor for the two states. The basis of allied relations between Soviet Russia and Turkey was laid by V.I. Lenin and M. K. Ataturk. Surrounded by interventionists, the national liberation movement of Turkey was in search of an external ally. The only political force ready to unconditionally support the liberation movement was Soviet Russia. The final victory of the national liberation movement in Turkey and the formation of the USSR served as the basis for the transition from the multi-party relations of the Soviet republics with Ankara to bilateral diplomatic ties.

The article, based on the sociocultural approach, analyzes the sociocultural features of the Russian population of the North Caucasus. Empirical data revealing the assessments and perceptions of Russian and North Caucasian youth were obtained in the course of a sociological study in 2022. The socio-cultural status of the North Caucasus Russian population is significantly affected by negative migration and demographic dynamics, which negatively affects the pace of socioeconomic development of the region. According to the study the sociocultural positions of the Russian population of the North Caucasus today are characterized as relatively stable. This is also confirmed by the prevailing attitudes among the polyethnic youth towards interethnic harmony and equality of the sociocultural status of all the North Caucasus peoples. The continued outflow of Russians from the North Caucasian regions is primarily due to socio-economic and demographic factors. The further stability of the socio-cultural positions of Russians directly depends on the pace of economic and socio-cultural development of the North Caucasus.

The article analyzes how the formation of modern society is determined by the functioning of various institutions: political, social, economic and others. It is concluded that such a social institution as the media plays a significant role among them. The media, acting as an aggregate body of public transmission of information, broadcast certain content that is systematically distributed to a mass heterogeneous audience. As a result, the media have the opportunity to influence the opinion and target attitudes of mass consciousness, regulate people's behavior, develop certain assessments and value orientations in society. We are talking about a social media institute (QMS, mass media), which, with the help of the Internet, television, print media, cinema, etc., produce and bring messages to a mass audience. This message of the media will be called communicative, the initial function of the media, which is responsible for establishing communication between the producer of information (television, journalist, blogger, etc.) and the mass audience absorbing this information.

The fundamental issue of modern international relations is the preservation of the national state as the main world political actor. Consequently, the relations of states (the format of these relations, legal foundations, tools and directions of implementation) remain a factor on which the development and functioning of the entire world political system largely depends. In such circumstances, it is of paramount importance to study the forms and directions of interaction between states as the main actors of world politics. It is concluded that the main and most constructive direction of such interaction was and is international cooperation, the main and ultimate goal of which is to create favorable conditions for the realization of their own national interests.

The article is devoted to the study of the stability of the local market of the hospitality industry in conditions of varying degrees of covid restrictions and the level of vaccination in the regions of the world, escalation of military conflicts, rising prices for energy and raw materials, problems with logistics chains. External negative factors have changed the structure of demand for services in general and tourist services in particular. This trend is based on the budget, individual segment of domestic tourism, taking into account sanitary and epidemiological restrictions. There is a growing demand for cheap tours, "micro tours" and destinations (not far from home). Transport accessibility becomes an important factor reducing the demand for travel services. The resort regions of the North Caucasus (Caucasian Mineral Waters) are in an advantageous position in this direction, as they have a developed recreational infrastructure and qualified personnel.