Formation of political capital: the regional aspect

The article presents and analyzes the based paradigmatic attitudes about political capital as a certain sum of intangible (non-monetary) quantitative and qualitative evaluation parameters of public actors’ activities, which are formed in the system of socio-political relations. It argues for the necessity of an updated scientific reflection on the category of “political capital”, as alongside the well-established definitions of “social capital” and “human capital” in the scientific literature, further investigations into the nature of the phenomenon are required. In political discursive practice, this form of capital can be interpreted only through the prism of the subjectivity and subjective qualities of a particular statesman, his abilities, talent, accumulated knowledge, qualifications, professionalism, personal skills and life experience. The theoretical underpinnings of this analysis open avenues for empirical study of the role of political capital in the activities of social actors at the regional level, where female politicians play a significant role, and thus receive specific research attention in this work. This analysis facilitates the delineation of a general scientific overview of the issues presented, and the examination of questions regarding the accumulation of political capital by subjects of the legislative and executive authorities in the Tyumen region. Based on informal in-depth interviews, a holistic view of the motivational factors determining the desire of leaders to engage in political work has been obtained, as well as their methods and methods of interaction with participants in business processes, civil society, colleagues and colleagues in party and government work. In addition, the study identified the parameters that affect the level of confidence in political figures on the part of opinion leaders, the public and the electorate, which can be used by actors active in public social and political activities in building individual careers, adjusting and improving their practices, developing and strengthening trusting relationships with target groups. The practical result of the study is the statement of the thesis about the importance of political capital for actors of regional public policy, including women deputies and civil servants, who occupy a worthy place in the Tyumen region, demonstrating successes and achievements, as evidenced by the media rating of their popularity compiled by the authors of the article. In conclusion, the distinctive qualities of political work exhibited by individual representatives, their defining characteristics, and personal potential, as manifested through interaction with support groups and voters based on appropriate tools, methods, and means of effective political governance in a particular territorial entity, are emphasized.