The importance of considering the problems of the article for solving problems of analysis and management of political processes, in which Russian and foreign citizens take part, has been substantiated. The main directions of development of information and telecommunication technologies and their impact on the functional capabilities of hardware and software, telecommunication channels are considered. The positive and negative effects of the development of these technologies in relation to the provision of various categories of individuals with information about VIP- citizens of foreign countries, management of the perception of their images in the mass consciousness are investigated. At the same time, the importance of maintaining the necessary levels of information security was emphasized - both in relation to the use of the technologies themselves and the composition of the disseminated information. Analyzed the main categories of VIP-citizens of foreign countries; the content and volume of information about these citizens available in the information space; typical uses of this information in political technology; the ability to manage the creation, distribution, ensuring the availability of such information for various groups of individuals on the territory of Russia, as well as to combat the spread of fake information. The nomenclature and features of various channels for disseminating information about VIP-citizens of foreign countries on the territory of Russia have been investigated. It is noted that this information can be perceived by two classes of persons: Russian citizens and foreign ones. Moreover, between individuals of these two classes, mutual influence is possible in relation to their opinions. The main directions of influence of assessments by Russian citizens of images of VIP-citizens of foreign countries on political, economic and other types of decisions of the leadership of Russia and its individual regions are indicated; on the development of personal contacts between Russian and foreign citizens. The main groups of foreign citizens staying on the territory of Russia for a long time or for a short time are highlighted. The features of channels for receiving information about VIP-citizens of foreign countries have been investigated; the possibility of managing this perception from the point of view of the interests of foreign and Russian politicians, political strategists.
