The conditions of the formation of a knowledge society in the country and the creation of a digital environment in order to solve the problems of competitiveness are studied, the main accents of the program «Digital Economy of the Russian Federation 2017» are analyzed.It is established that the predominant importance for the development of the economy and the state is trust, as well as the receipt, preservation, production and dissemination of reliable information. It is substantiated that, without taking into account the starting conditions and development features of the regions of the Russian Federation, structural transformations and changes in the national economic complex of the country as a whole, and above all the educational subsystem, the development of regions is threatened with degradation. An analysis of the indicators of socio-economic development of a number of regions of the Central Federal District and the Russian Federation as a whole showed that the existing potential does not fully meet the modern requirements of the digital economy, and the Concept’s targets for 2020 have not yet been achieved.

The article discusses the principles of social justice in time and space. The emphasis is on transforming the understanding of social justice in Russia’s social policy. Currently, the principle of social justice is implemented by the state in programs for the preservation and development of human capital. The national project «Human Capital» is focused on improving the level and quality of life of citizens, the accessibility of material and social capital, creating opportunities for self-realization and disclosing the talent of each person, and developing a system of social elevators. The authors analyze the change in perception of social justice in Russia for a long time. It is noted that at the beginning of the Soviet period the concept of «social justice» was practically not used. The term «justice» appeared in the Great Soviet Encyclopedia only in 1953, which is currently one of the most popular in public policy. Combining the economy with politics, social policy determines the direction of the main political forces and trends in the Russian Federation.

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