This dissertation is devoted to an approaches, methods and tools for effective use of cultural capital as a source of municipal economic development in historical city. Cultural capital is an important source of region economic development; it is original, unique and part of each country and city wealthy, and that is why its effective use brings considerable economical benefit by increasing the attractiveness for tourists and investors. Cultural capital is the source of small and medium enterprises development. In this thesis is carried out the research of specific problems, to which faced the historical part of Tbilisi; are discussed the managerial and economical procedures which will contribute to the development of the historical part of Tbilisi.

Alexander Tcherepnin, a prominent Russian composer living in Paris for most of his life, left an indelible mark on music of the 20th century, reflecting a journey through various musical genres while maintaining an evolving yet internally consistent compositional style. This dissertation explores Tcherepnin's Op. 71, Seven Songs on Chinese Poems, employing an interdisciplinary approach that combines historical analysis with a detailed examination of its musical complexities. Focussing on the historical context illuminates how a new generation of Russian emigré composers navigated the challenges of their living circumstances while embracing the ideology of Eurasia in their musical compositions. Simultaneously, I offer musical analyses that reveal the ways in which Tcherepnin weaves musical folkloric elements into distinctive musical textures, demonstrating his profound appreciation for and insightful understanding of Chinese poetry. Composed in the aftermath of World War II and premiered at the 1946 Prague Spring Festival, the Op. 71 song cycle exemplifies Tcherepnin's pioneering exploration of vocal expressions in Chinese music, reflecting an innovative synthesis of Chinese musical elements acquired during his 1934–37 stay in China. For Tcherepnin, musical folklore transcends mere musical vocabulary; for his compositional approach actually shapes a unique Eurasian musical narrative as a musical response and intervention. Tcherepnin's recognition today remains limited despite his significant contributions, particularly in the vocal genre. The research goals of this dissertation aim to rectify this oversight by showcasing Tcherepnin's innovative embrace of folk idioms, thus enhancing our understanding of his dynamic life and legitimate artistic legacy.

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The profound and observable changes in the world, including globalization, in the last decades have weakened the state power vis-&agrave / -vis non-state actors. This process naturally, has marked down the state capacity to protect and promote internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms. In this context, TNCs, the principle actors of economic globalization, not only threaten the enjoyment of human rights, but also challenge to the state-centric human rights understanding. This thesis claims that the state-centric paradigm has got difficulties to locate non-state actors that violate human rights. While this study proceeds from the premise that the state is the primary responsible actor, it cannot certainly be considered as the sole responsible actor for human rights. Likewise, the thesis suggests that a new international mechanism that holds also non-state actors, particularly TNCs, responsible for human rights needs to be established.

This thesis analyses Turkey&rsquo / s energy policies and Turkey&rsquo / s foreign relations through the energy issues in the Eurasian region. In the first phase, the energy policies implemented by the state and free market orientation in Turkish energy sector will be discussed. The impacts of neo-liberal economic policies, regional organizations (the European Union and OECD), and global finance institutions (International Monetary Fund &ndash / the IMF and the World Bank &ndash / WB) on Turkish energy sub-sectors, particularly since the beginning of the 1980s, will be examined. In the second phase, Turkey&rsquo / s own autonomy and effectiveness within major energy pipeline projects in the Eurasian energy axis will be questioned in the post-Cold War period. Turkey&rsquo / s relations in the energy issues with the European Union, Middle East, Caucasus and Turkic States, Russia and the United States (US) will be discussed. Basic vulnerabilities in Turkish energy sector and possible acquisitions of Turkey through its international energy deals will be emphasized.

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