Consideration of the concept of soft power and Russian strategies. Study of the sources of the new Russian foreign policy. Evolution of Russian foreign policy over the past twenty years. Possibility of using soft power as an alternative to hard power.

Low Temperature Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Rutile TiO2 Nanorod Superstructures. Nanodispersed rutile with rod-like particles was synthesized by hydrolysis of TiCl4 in hydrochloric acid - ethanol alcohol aqueous solution at temperature 40 C.

Essence theories of "Leninism" from the common practices and experiences of dozens of "Leninist" groups, organizations and parties. Lenin's death - the greatest political catastrophe of the ХХ century. Analysis of the Zinoviev period of the Comintern.

The actual experience of western Mediterranean forums. The Distant Neighbours of the Western Mediterranean. Tragical events of 11 September 2001. The basic definition of terrorism. The notion that "triage" might lead to an "Arab-European" partnership.