Institute of volunteering in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia)

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the institution of volunteering at the regional level. In recent years, Russia has seen various measures of state support for volunteer organizations, financial assistance, and more. The COVID-19 pandemic has become an important factor in promoting mutual assistance among the population, which has contributed to the development of civil society. In terms of legal framework, various concepts for the development of volunteering in Russia have been adopted, as well as federal and regional laws, official statistics, and reports from volunteer organizations. The article uses the example of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) to study the institutional mechanisms and practices of integrating volunteerism in a multi-ethnic region with unique geographical characteristics. The aim of the study is to identify and analyze the specifics of the institution of volunteerism in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). The methodological framework of the study is based on a systematic approach and the theory of institutionalism, which considers volunteerism as a social institution.