Мамараев Руслан Магомедсаламович

The article examines values and symbols, their importance in the reproduction of the ethnic identity of Mountain Jews, as well as the reflection of their expression on the state of their ethnic well-being. Empirical research has shown that the national (native) language, cultural and historical heritage, national traditions and customs, religion, historical monuments and national holidays are significant values of the ethnic identity of Mountain Jews. At the same time, their hierarchy is formed depending on both the position and significance of values in the mass consciousness of a particular ethnic community, and the attitude of surrounding ethnic groups.

The article contains the existing social position of the nationwide system of election of heads of the North Caucasus region. On materials the results of a poll by the national and the age factor shows the ratio of plant and Dagestanis to elect the head of the Republic of Dagestan through popular elections, members of the National Assembly of the Republic, through the appointment of the President of the Russian Federation, the criteria for selecting the head of the region, assess the consequences of the introduction of the popular vote to the possibility of inter-ethnic conflict, shows the level of credibility and confidence in the federal and republican authorities show political activity, political participation and political culture of the population.