Modern society is undergoing serious structural changes, the study of which attracts the attention of scientists. The object of analysis is various social formations. One of such formations is social networks, which have been identified relatively recently. According to M.Castells, it is networks that form the morphology of society. Socialnetworks form the horizontal basis of society. Their role is largely determined by the resources available to their constituent actors, due towhich individuals can achieve their goals, adapt to emerging changes,and overcome life's difficulties. The study of social networks is possible at different levels: micro, meso and macro. This article presents analysis of social networks functioning in a regional community, using the Vologda region as an example. This level can be reffered to as theme so level. The following aspects were used as indicators of the development of network interactions: interpersonal trust at different levels, readiness to unite, resorting to informal connections in case of problematic situations, and the use of network contacts to achieve goals and gain access to certain resources. Separately for each indicator, its socio-demographic characteristics were considered. The networks include both donors and recipients interacting on the basis of reciprocity. Based on the analysis, the conclusion is made that social networks are formed primarily at the level of family and friendly ties and solve the problems of everyday mutual assistance, without transforming into civil inititives to protect and promote social interests.
social networks; regional community; network interactions; socio-demographic characteristics; network resources.