Regional “sociology without sociologists” in the Middle Volga Region in the Soviet Period

Introduction. The article analyzes circumstances of the emergence regional sociology in Soviet era. To describe this phenomenon, author applies concept “sociology without sociology”. This idiom means scientific and sociological activity participation professional community describes multivariate non-linear process. also reasons existence sociologists” then Russian social sciences. Methodology sources. category sociologists”, used by R. Ahlberg, N. Werth, J. Matthes abnormal state science. In addition, uses “public sociology” M. Burawoy to determine vectors evolution sociology. main research method is analysis documentary sources Also new, previously unexplored archival documents have been introduced into circulation. Results discussion. studied issue examined on ground mass surveys religiosity population, which were initiated carried out party bodies Tatarstan ASSR Kuybishev area 1964–1966. results those amateurish served as a foundation for development region. shows that throughout “legal” sociology, parallel with it, there various forms sociologists”. specificity period was met expectations some CSPU circles, responsible ideology tasks. Conclusion. application "sociology sociologists" great importance implementation demarcation non-scientific knowledge.