M.V. Markheim’s scientific contributions

In this study, based on the analysis of studies concerning the solidarity theory, taking into account some separate theoretical developments of European and domestic sociologists the approaches to the interpretation of united society are considered. The researchers present the Russian experience of doctrinal provisions use concerning a united society in the strategic practice of its formation and development at the indirect participation of public institutions. The proposals of theoretical (clarifying the interpretation of a civil society in the context of the solidarity ideas implementation) and applied (recommending to take the Russian experience of solidary society development) properties.

This study describes the signs of the welfare state, according to the analysis of studies concerning modern interpretations and the trends of a social state development, subject to certain theoretical developments of European and domestic sociologists. The researchers presented the experience of various countries to consolidate the provisions about the social character of a state in the fundamental laws; the statistical data of international organizations are analyzed in the context of identifying of a welfare state signs identification; the role of a social entrepreneurship and its public support is clarified; the theoretical proposals (clarifying the interpretation of a social and a socially-oriented state) are formulated.