Corruption as a socio-political phenomenon and object of research

Abstract

This article considers theoretical and methodological problems of corruption in public administration, presents the formulation of the object and subject of the study. It reveals socio-economic, political, ideological and moral prerequisites for the sustainability of corruption as a socio-political phenomenon, areas and forms of its manifestation. Special attention is paid to the study of this phenomenon in the context of modernization of modern Russian society. The possibilities of modeling corruption based on the generalization of international experience of anti-corruption activities are also considered. The article substantiates the main directions of activities of government bodies and public institutions aimed at reducing and eradicating the causes that give rise to corruption.