This article addresses the pressing issue of increasing digital fraud in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). It examines the main types of digital threats faced by the population and analyzes their impact on economic and social stability. The primary goal of the research is to justify the enhancement of the population’s digital literacy as the most effective preventive method for combating digital fraud. The article presents the results of an analysis of existing digital literacy programs. Special attention is given to the regional specifics of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), including the peculiarities of access to digital technologies and the prevalence of various fraudulent schemes.

The article examines legal and organizational problems of combating the illegal transfer of prohibited items to penal institutions of Russia. The amendments to legislation adopted in 2023 are analyzed, which strengthened administrative liability under Article 19.12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses and introduced criminal liability under Article 321.1 of the Criminal Code for repeated transfer of mobile communication devices. Based on statistical data of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia and regional departments for 2022–2025, the main methods of delivering prohibited items (through relatives, lawyers, throwing over fences, using unmanned aerial vehicles), categories of offenders and their motivation are identified. It is established that despite the tightening of sanctions, gaps in legal regulation remain: criminal liability does not apply to the repeated transfer of stabbing and cutting objects and alcohol, and the threat of applying Article 321.1 of the Criminal Code does not affect «one-time» relatives who can hire other persons for subsequent transfers. It is proposed to expand the subject matter of the crime under Article 321.1 of the Criminal Code to include items that pose a threat of violence or security of the institution, as well as to introduce liability for organizing repeated transfer.

This article is based on the results of a study conducted as part of the research project

«Scientific and Legal Support for Legislative Activity of the State Assembly (Il Tumen) of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)» commissioned by the Office of the State Assembly (Il Tumen) (contract No. 71m/25 dated October 8, 2025, stage 1). This article examines the controversial issues surrounding the legality of granting the Office of the Commissioner the authority to draw up administrative offense reports, as enshrined in regional laws on administrative offenses. Compared to the federal legislation established for similar circumstances, this regional approach raises a number of controversial issues requiring scientific and practical analysis. In this regard, the article presents the results of an analysis of doctrinal opinions regarding the limits of the institution of commissioners’ participation in administrative-legal jurisdiction and provides legal examples for comparative study. Attention is also drawn to the historical and political-legal aspects of the establishment of the institution of commissioners, primarily as representatives of «soft power» and a «non-jurisdictional system».

The article examines the problems of organizing digital interaction of an investigator in criminal proceedings through the analysis of digitalization tools used for obtaining, transmitting, recording and verifying information at the pre-trial stage. The scientific problem lies in the fact that digital tools are already widely used in investigative practice, while the procedure for their application remains uneven and does not always ensure sufficient procedural traceability of electronic information. The purpose of the study is to analyze the main digitalization tools used in the interaction of the investigator with participants in pre-trial proceedings, public authorities, organizations and external information sources, as well as to identify the problems of their organizational and procedural application. The materials of the study include criminal procedure legislation of the Russian Federation, legislation on information and access to information, scholarly publications on the digitalization of criminal proceedings, judicial practice and the results of a survey of 14 investigative officers. The formal legal, systemic, structural and comparative legal methods were used, together with the analysis of judicial practice and qualitative generalization of empirical data. The study identifies information-search, communication, evidentiary, remote and security-related tools of the investigator’s digital interaction. It is concluded that their use increases the efficiency of investigation, but is accompanied by problems of confirming the source of digital information, preserving electronic objects, differentiating access, procedural recording and digital training of investigative officers. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the conclusions to improve departmental algorithms for working with electronic information, organizing digital document flow and developing procedural rules for handling digital evidence.

The article is devoted to the study of the current state of international legal regulation of artificial intelligence, the analysis of legislative initiatives and the prospects for the development of specialized laws. Specific risks and problems are identified: algorithmic bias, the issue of responsibility for AI solutions, ensuring the confidentiality of user data and copyright protection. The article analyzes the concept and threats of using «deepfake» technologies: the lack of real control mechanisms, as well as the adverse consequences of using «deepfake» technologies. The article will be of interest to IT specialists, lawyers, and researchers working on digital transformation and technological development.

This article substantiates the validity of identifying preschool age as the initial stage of political socialization. Based on an analysis of theoretical approaches, it is shown that political socialization begins not with a child’s conscious interest in politics, but much earlier, in the family, play, and everyday interactions with adults at the age of 5-7. The paper identifies three key psychological conditions without which the initial stage of political socialization is impossible: the ability to perceive power not only as a specific individual but also as a symbol; initial ideas about what is just and unjust; and the emotional experience of belonging to a group («we,» «ours»). It is concluded that preschool age is a valuable initial stage of political socialization, where the emotional and symbolic foundation of an individual’s future political consciousness is laid.

In the context of modern geopolitical tension and information warfare, the problem of preserving and broadcasting traditional Russian spiritual and moral values is becoming a strategic state priority. In this regard, universities are important as a subject of the policy of preserving and strengthening traditional values enshrined by the state. The article is devoted to the analysis of the integration of traditional values in the youth policy of a modern university using the example of the Northeastern Federal University named after M.K. Ammosov (NEFU). The paper examines the institutionalization of traditional values as a priority area of state youth policy, analyzes NEFU system solutions in the field of educational work, as well as specific educational and extracurricular projects aimed at the formation of civic identity, strengthening interethnic harmony and the spiritual and moral development of students in a multicultural environment. The purpose of the study is to identify the main directions and mechanisms of the university’s activities to preserve and strengthen traditional Russian values using NEFU as an example. Objectives: to analyze the regulatory framework; to study NEFU local acts related to youth policy in order to reflect traditional values; to identify the main mechanisms and forms of translation of traditional values within the educational process and extracurricular activities of the university.

The paper attempts to analyze the institutional mechanisms and directions of the university’s youth policy in order to preserve and strengthen the traditional values of Russian society.

This article examines the USSR’s awards system during the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). The Great Patriotic War was a crucial stage in the development of the Soviet awards system. Basic information on 25 wartime medals is provided. The establishment of medals became a tool for mobilizing society as a whole and consolidating military personnel and civilians. Examples of recipients are provided, including faculty and staff members who worked at Yakutsk State University. Wartime medals were a widespread means of recognizing merit on the battlefield or in the rear, embodying the heroism of individual Soviet citizens and the entire nation. The awards system in the form of medals during the war maintained the motivation of Soviet citizens in the fight against a ruthless enemy. During the Great Patriotic War, 21 new medals were added to the state awards system. Each had a unique artistic design and reflected a specific feat or achievement. Medals were awarded «For Defense,» «For Capture,» and «For Liberation»–each commemorating specific events of the war. The awards of the Great Patriotic War created a documentary record of a frontline soldier’s combat career. A soldier’s medal collection allows one to reliably trace his or her combat history: participation in key battles, defensive and offensive operations, and assess their personal contribution to achieving Victory. Studying medals contributes to the formation of historical memory of the war. Medals preserved in museums and family homes remain a direct reminder of the heroism of previous generations.

In historical scholarship, the mechanisms of adapting the system of pre-conscription rifle training in rear regions of the USSR with extreme climatic conditions during the initial period of the Great Patriotic War remain insufficiently studied. The aim of this article is to examine, using the case of the Yakut ASSR, the specific features of restructuring the Osoaviakhim training process, to determine the role of ski training as a substitute for the standard sixth point of the curriculum, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the resulting training model. The study draws on unpublished archival documents from the Central Council of Osoaviakhim of the USSR (Fond R624 of the National Archive of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)), including orders, directives, and progress reports for 1941–1944, as well as statistical data on the fulfillment of quotas under the «Voroshilov Sharpshooter» program. The methodological framework is based on historical-systematic analysis with elements of comparative method. The results show that, despite an acute shortage of training weapons and ski equipment, as well as weak local initiative at the beginning of the war, the supply crisis was overcome by the winter of 1942–1943: by January 1, 1944, the training plan for Voroshilov Sharpshooters (1st class) was fulfilled at 109%, for mortar operators – 258%, and for light machine gunners – 183%. During the winter of 1941–1942, 9,000 ski troopers were trained and sent to separate ski brigades on the Northwestern Front. The practical significance of the work lies in reconstructing the regional model of defense mass training, while future research prospects are associated with a comparative analysis of similar systems in other northern and Siberian regions of the RSFSR.

The article is devoted to the history of the Yakut National Military School (YNM) (1926– 1941), which played a key role in the training of junior commanders and reserve Red Army soldiers for Yakutia. The work examines the history of the school’s establishment and activities, its curriculum, and its contribution to the training of military personnel from the population of the Yakut Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Based on archival and published sources, the article reveals the role of the YNM in strengthening the country’s defense capabilities and developing the military education system in Yakutia. The contribution of school graduates to the military conflicts of the pre-war period and to the victory in the Great Patriotic War is shown. The importance of the school for the development of the region and the formation of patriotic traditions is emphasized.