Nikulin V. Structuring of elite networks in Ukraine.

Object: functioning elite of Ukraine; The Purpose: to develop theoretical conception about character of functioning and a role of elite networks in processes of transformation of the Ukrainian society; The research methods: the analysis, synthesis, generalization, poll of experts, the formalized analysis of biographies; Theoretical and practical results: conseptualization of mechanisms of informal relations between members of elite groups; development of terminology of sociology, elitology, economocal sociology; revealing of tendencies of elite networks' development in Ukraine; using the results in practice of state bodies, the educational organizations; Novelty: formulating of theorethical basis of sociological research of elite networks; The level of implementation: results of the dissertation were used in elaboration and teaching of the author's educational special courses "Theory and research of elites", "Informal practices in politics" for students of specialization "Political sociology" of sociological faculty of the Kharkov V.N.Karazin national university.