Evaluation of the ethno-confessional relations management system in the Nizhny Novgorod region

The authors analyze the system of management of interethnic and confessional processes in the Nizhny Novgorod region, assess its effectiveness and identify problems that reduce its effectiveness. Based on the data of sociological studies, the authors come to the conclusion, that due to the comprehensive work of regional authorities, law enforcement agencies, leaders of traditional confessions, diasporas and national communities, society's attitude towards migrants and ethnic groups living in the Nizhny Novgorod region is gradually changing in a positive direction. The article provides recommendations for improving the existing management system.