Keyword: «moratorium»

The paper examines the history of death penalty in Russia, the problematic issues of its application and cancellation in the modern Russian conditions. The author analyzes the statistical data on crime in the country, the results of sociological surveys, concluding that the death penalty is premature in Russia at the moment.

The article presents the results of an empirical study of the relationship between the level of personality anxiety and the statuses of professional identity in high school students (N=50, aged 15–18). The methods used: Spielberger–Khanin Personality Anxiety Scale, Phillips School Anxiety Test, and Azbel's Professional Identity Questionnaire. Moderate negative correlations of personality anxiety with formed identity (r=-0.54; p<0.01) and positive correlations with uncertain identity (r=0.46; p<0.01) and moratorium (r=0.38; p<0.01) were revealed. Practical recommendations for psychological support of professional self-determination of adolescents with high anxiety are discussed.