The basic principles and approaches to the implementation of social reforms based on "conservative modernization" are presented in the article. Fiasco of modernized pro-jects is stated which is based on universal liberal methods and mechanistic borrowings of institutions. The need for scientific study of development strategies is argued, taking into account the specifics of the Russian society and the state. It is proved that successful modernized projects are based on successful synthesis of universal approaches to eco-nomic policy and technological development with valuable structure and cultural tradi-tions of modernizing societies. The special role of the institutions in the transformation process of modernization is emphasized. It is noted that modernization can be realized only as a political project with effective leadership.
political institutions, conservative modernization, conservatism
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