Model of social protection for war veterans to improve their social well-being and health in the Russian Federation

• Elena G. Pankova Mordovian State University
• Dinara A. Bistyaykina Mordovian State University
• Tatiana V. Solovieva Mordovian State University
• Alena A. Antipova Mordovian State University
• Olga M. Lizina Mordovian State University

Keywords: social protection for veterans, social welfare, social health, social support measures, Russian federation

Abstract

The relevance of the studied problem is determined by the need to constantly improve the system of social protection of veterans in changing socio-cultural conditions to make it more consistent with the tasks and priorities of social and demographic policy and modern social threats and risks. The objective of the article is to study the Russian experience of social protection of war veterans and to develop practical recommendations for its improvement by updating the model of social protection of veterans to improve their social well-being and health. Research methods: systemic (integrative) method, assuming the need to analyze social, economic, legal, and other measures to support veterans and the elderly; expert survey; modelling. As a result of the study, the authors draw conclusions and offer recommendations on the improvement and implementation of the model of social protection of war veterans to improve their social well-being and health. The practical significance of the conducted study lies in the possibility of using the developed recommendations in the sphere of social policy and social work with veterans and the elderly, social gerontology, and practical activities of social protection institutions for senior citizens.

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