Prof. Andrei Baranov’s monograph contributes a lot to the study of regional political processes and ethno-political conflicts in the Krasnodar Krai, the Republic of Adygea and the Crimean peninsula. On the basis of processing of the latest empirical data author identifies the determinants of ethno-political conflicts and possible threats. The author of the monograph sets out recommendations for the management and resolution of regional conflicts in these regions.