Abstract: The subject of this research is the analysis of population assessment of socioeconomic situation in the region and the key issues in various spheres of social life. Special attention is given to determination of the peculiarities of perception of personal security in the context of socioeconomic wellbeing of Altai Krai. In the course of this research, the author analyzes the mains aspects of socioeconomic development of the region (based on the statistical data), as well as determines the key social issues in Altai Krai. It is revealed that the assessment of problems and threats is also substantiated by the place of residence of the respondents. The main research methods is the analysis of statistical data and questionnaire-based survey of the Altai Krai population carried out in 2018. The results of sociological research, realized by the collaborative team from Altai State University, testify to the fact that the perception and content with personal security are related to the subjective assessment of socioeconomic situation in the region and self-assessment of the level of material wealth. The acquired data can be valuable in forecasting and modeling of the social risks and security in the context of development of the modern regional society.

Abstract: The subject of this research is the analysis of population assessment of the risks and security threats in the following regions of the Russian Federation: Altai Krai, Amur Oblast, Astrakhan Oblast, Volgograd Oblast, Tyva Republic, and Khabarovsk Krai. In the course of this study, the authors determine the main threats to social security of the Russian State, as well as the key social issues of separate regions; acquire the population assessments of personal security and content with the different aspect of life. Special attention is given to identification of the peculiarities of perception of personal security in the context of socioeconomic wellbeing of the territory. The main research methods are the analysis of statistical data and questionnaire-based survey conducted in 2018 in six regions of the Russian Federation. According to the acquired data, the state of security is determined on one hand by the threats to social security of national scale, typical to all subjects; and on the other hand – the specific problems of social security of a particular region, substantiated by its unique geopolitical and socioeconomic status. The materials can be applies in forecasting and modelling of the social risks and security threats in the modern Russian society.