Abstract: The current stage of development of the Russian Federation poses new challenges at the state level. Strategic planning is one of the foundations for the stable and full-fledged development of the state and society in various spheres of life. Demography and demographic indicators are important areas in strategic planning with strong development potential. It has been established that the Russian Federation faces many demographic problems due to various reasons. At the same time, the very concept of demography is multidimensional, related to key areas in the social sphere. In this context, demography is a priority and an integral indicator of the effectiveness of strategic planning. Solving demographic problems through the use of strategic planning tools will improve the quality of life of the population, increase the level of healthcare and other socially significant development indicators. The article uses both general scientific research methods such as system analysis, logic, deduction and induction, etc. And specifically legal ones, such as analogy of law and analysis of legislation. As a result of the work, the following conclusions were made:
1. Demography is an important national priority and can be considered as an integral indicator of the effectiveness of strategic planning.
2. Demographic problems for the Russian Federation at this stage are generally recognized and acute. It is necessary to strengthen the quality of strategic planning in this area in conjunction with the implementation of strategies in other areas.
3. Demography is a complex component phenomenon that includes many components.
4. Issues of demography, development in this area and problem solving through the implementation of strategies should be addressed, including using data on the quality of life of the population. The latter should be understood as a fairly extensive set of factors representing the living conditions of individuals and society as a whole.
5. The current legal mechanism of strategic planning in the demographic sphere should be implemented taking into account the principles of administrative law.

Abstract: In the process of implementing public administration, the implementation of the provisions of the current legislation on strategic planning has an essential role and significance. Effective provision of the latter makes it possible to achieve short-term, medium-term, long-term goals and objectives formed at the state, regional and municipal levels. The subject of this study is strategic planning documents in the context of their application as management acts. The purpose of the work was to conduct a study of the features of strategic planning documents as management acts, identify existing problems in the array of strategic planning documents, as well as identify priority areas for improving the mechanism of legal regulation of strategic planning in the Russian Federation. To achieve the goal, the provisions of the current legislation and the positions that have developed in the legal doctrine with the use of general and special methods of scientific research are considered. A comprehensive analysis of existing approaches allowed us to draw a number of conclusions regarding the legal nature of strategic planning documents as acts of public administration, to identify a number of characteristic features for them. Proposals are formulated regarding the place of strategic planning documents in the system of public administration acts and the prospect of further development of legislation on strategic planning, as well as priority areas for further scientific research of this legal phenomenon. The data obtained can be used in the process of theoretical understanding of topical issues of strategic planning and practical activities to improve legal regulation in terms of the application of strategic planning documents.

Abstract: The subject of this research is the legal nature and legal mechanisms of strategic planning of socioeconomic development in foreign countries. The goal is to examine the peculiarities of legal nature of the strategy of socioeconomic development in foreign countries. The author sets the following tasks: analyze the current state of legal regulation of the strategy of socioeconomic development in the Russian Federation; examine the peculiarities of legal nature of the strategy of socioeconomic development in certain foreign countries; use the data acquired in comparative legal aspect for outlining the prospects of using positive foreign experience in domestic practice. Analysis is conducted on the experience of strategic planning in the United States, Germany, and Japan as the representatives of different groups of countries with their own specificities. The author describes the peculiarities of various approaches towards legal regulation of strategic planning , which are substantiated by the following factors: the historical path of development of the strategic planning system; affiliation to different legal families and establishment of legislative system; degree of economic and social development; approaches towards settlement of the questions of correlation of public and private interests, and a range of other factors. The strengthening of the role of federal center as the organizing core of the mechanism of strategic planning is substantiated. The conclusion is made on the prospects for the development of legal regulation of the strategy of socioeconomic development in the Russian Federation. Recommendations are formulated on amending the legislation in the sphere of strategic planning.

Abstract: The subject of this research is the historical approaches towards administrative regulation of socioeconomic development of Russia throughout the XX and early XXI centuries. The article is dedicated to studying the administrative-legal mechanism of strategic planning. The key research methods are historical-chronological and dialectical. Analysis is conducted on the approaches towards administrative regulation of the development of Russian economy in the context of historical and dialectical development. The author examines the principal legislative acts that determine the state policy aimed at the development of economic system and achievement of the goals of socioeconomic development of the country and society. The obtained results indicate that the degree of government intervention in the economy varies. The author underlines that the intervention is justified and essential at the time of recession. A comprehensive strategic planning mechanism is currently being formed in Russia to ensure socioeconomic development; however, this institution requires some improvements. The author outlines future vectors of research of this mechanism for advancing its efficiency. For this purpose, it is offered to determine its elements, means of their interaction and form the system of principles for the development of state economic policy and its implementation.