Genesis, types and content of inter-ethnic conflicts: political and social aspects

The article deals with the socio-political aspect of interethnic conflicts that are becoming more acute and large-scale now, and their negative consequences destabilize all spheres of public life. The author reveals the essence of the social and political content of interethnic conflicts, describes the most significant typologies of inter-ethnic conflict, shows the areas of organized and purposeful actions that can ensure development and implementation of effective measures aimed to prevent and resolve them.