The role of public volunteer associations and charitable foundations in the processes of integration of Russia and Donbass

The importance of public associations and charitable foundations (in the processes of cooperation and integration of Russia and Donbass in modern turbulent conditions can hardly be overestimated due to understanding of the deep and paradoxical movements, phenomena and processes of the socio-cultural nature of the Russian state and the need to upgrade the social behavior of various relationships, communities, social groups. The article is devoted to the sociological understanding of the role of public associations and charitable foundations in the processes of integration between Russia and Donbass. Certain shifts are noticeable towards the deepening and expansion of integrative ties in the economic, social, cultural, and educational spheres of activity.