Logical and Historical Aspects of the Genesis of Russian Sociology (on the Example of N.Ya. Danilevsky and N.K. Mikhailovsky)

Introduction. In the article, actual problem of nationalization modern Russian sociology is associated with clarification logical and historical aspects genesis sociology. Methodology sources . The theoretical study were works representatives tradition historiography sociological doctrines (N.I. Kareev, M.M. Kovalevsky, P.A. Sorokin) historians (A.I. Golosenko, Yu.N. Davydov). For a comparative analysis conceptual categorical apparatus sociology, potential biographical method used N.Ya. Danilevsky N.K. Mikhailovsky are involved. empirical base was made up materials public discussions in media on science education, expert assessments. methodology socio-cultural analysis, social constructivism, typological approach used. Results discussion article deals connection constructions first sociologists their vision axiological consciousness. “paradigm personalities” Danilevsky, splitting emancipating thought into managerial activity moral pedagogical practice expressed. Criticism evolutionist-progressive reading formula “Russia Europe” by expressed distinction between types stages evolution. non-religious dogmatic attitude subjective laid at foundation reduces content these categories to combinatorics indicators division/integration, homogeneity/heterogeneity. Her declared orientation towards ideal aroused sympathy intelligentsia, contrast ideas thinker, an advanced official, macroeconomist. relevance world history developed him modeling substantiated. Cultural-historical de-ideologized concepts designed analyze events, build models scenarios for interaction “historical individuals” highlight essential elements future development. Conclusion. A new stage Russia Europe characterized crisis Europe's political subjectivity, decrease its role economic relations. Turning origins allows us identify points divergence formulation question type subjectivity Russia, commensurate natural cultural potential, directions search answer.