Viktoriya Myha

In the article analyzed the concept of «image of the other». A special attention is given to problems of inter-ethnic relations in the Krasnodar region, also presented results of the empirical research on revealing «the image of another» in the structure of ethnic identity.

The article presents the sociological research results of the population in Krasnodar Krai about the reformation of Russian tax system and its social orientation. It is concluded that the average taxpayer is not informed enough about the basic taxes, has no comprehension about the relationship between taxes and socially important functions of the state.