Formation of a safe socio-economic and socio-cultural environment in the conditions of the transformation period

These issues are considered in the context of integration processes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus within the framework of the Union State. On the basis of the results of own sociological research the conclusion is made about the current state of socio-economic and socio-cultural security in the interaction between the regions of the North-West of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.