Abstract. The article explains the use of the human capital sustainable development index (HCSDI) to assess the quality of the reproduction of human capital. The paper provides the algorithm for calculating HCSDI and its components. Authors estimated cross-country differences of HCSDI and developed econometric model of the impact of corruption on HCSDI. The use of this model has allowed to reveal the mechanism and assess the impact of corruption on HCSDI and its components. The results of econometric analysis revealed a negative multiplier effect: an increase in the corruption of the socio-economic system of the state by 1% caused HCSDI reduce by more than 1%. The results and conclusions may be proxy-assessments of the socio-economic consequences of violations of the stability of reproduction of human capital in the conditions of the growth of corruption in the country.

The development of strategy of the sustainable growth of Russian regions caused special attention to the image of Russian cities. The last decade the role of the sports capital of Russia plays a capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, city with great cultural heritage -Kazan. Leading cultural themes to Kazan became the "1000 th anniversary of Kazan" (2005), "2013 Summer Universiade", "2018 FIFA World Cup". Effective positioning of the image of Kazan, the formation of its brand and improvement of the reputation increases its competitiveness in Russia and worldwide attraction for tourists, businessmen and investors, raises the prestige of school, work and life in the region. Conducted researches have confirmed the influence of cultural and sports mega-events on the improvement of the quality of life in the region. All of this strengthens the sustainable development of Kazan and Republic of Tatarstan.Keyword: mega-events; the image of the city; sustainable city; the culture of the city.

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Today interest in private collections and museums in Russia is growing, which corresponds to global trends. As experience shows, private collections with some unique materials cause interest for the present generation. "The museum of Abdurakhman Absalyamov and his Time" became the first private museum in Kazan. Its mission is to enhance the process of familiarizing the population to works of prominent Tatar writers of the 20th century in close connection with the historical context in which they lived and worked. The museum has accumulated unique experience of museum exhibitions, trade shows, including permanent, temporary, mobile and virtual exhibitions and production of souvenirs. Organization of private museums preserves and maintains the diversity of cultural heritage as a resource for sustainable development.