The genesis of regulatory regulation of social support for Russians at the end of the twentieth century

The article is devoted to the study of the regulatory regulation of social support in the Russian Federation in one of the problematic periods of social protection — in the 90s of the ХХ century. In the context of a crisis in the financing of social payments the most important task is to develop an effective concept of social protection for vulnerable segments of the population. The analysis of statistical data confirming the relevance of the demographic crisis in Russian society is presented. In particular, the data of the State Statistics Committee of Russia are considered. The basic normative acts adopted in the 1990s regulating the mechanisms of social security for those in need in our country are characterized. The logical result of the study was the conclusion that it is mandatory to develop mini-institutions for 30–40 beds, funded by mixed funds from federal and local budgets; expanding the network of veterans' homes for single pensioners with a complex of household services; opening medical service centers; increasing the material interest of employees of social institutions, etc. Overcoming the crisis phenomena is seen in attempts to balance the social system of the Russian Federation relative to the real socioeconomic level of the country.