The book examines the foundations of the formation and current state of civil relations in Russia, the place and role of the individual and family in this, the organization of the social and financial situation of a citizen, the main components of people's social life, their social formations. The role of the characteristics of professional formations, youth, the role of power structures in solving public problems in various forms of social development is emphasized. Against this background, the author considers ways to cement social and state foundations, improve the standard of living of the people, the effectiveness of the political, economic, social and cultural development of the country, strengthen defense capability, increasing its prestige and influence in the international arena.