The problems of development of civil society institutions in the Vologda region

The article analyzes the problems of civil society development in modern Russia at the level of separate region. The results of the study show that the obstacles for the interaction between government and society are immature identity of the region’s population, low level of institutional trust in public institutions and low civil activity. The passivity of the citizens leads to a situation under which the institutions and mechanisms of social control are created at the initiative of public authorities of federal and regional levels. Mass media also does not promote civil activeness, giving priority to official information and entertainment content. Despite all the attempts to encourage the formation of regional expert community, currently there is a shortage of public experts, which reduces the efficiency of the policy measures in the field of public control. Further development of civil society at the regional level requires a greater public involvement in formation of its institutions, promotion of mutual openness of the government and non-profit organizations, more efforts to involve the population in the implementation of socially important projects, formation of active view of life and national identity.