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The paper analyzes Uzbek cultural adaptation process. The relevance of the work is based on the fact that the extent of migration processes in modern society and social change in the economic, political, social and cultural life of the country requires special attention to many-sided investigations of immigrants adaptation and integration. The propose of study is to reveal cultural adaptation of Uzbeks in Lithuania. The main goals are to examine theoretical cultural adaptation literature background on adaptation process and indices that may cause difficulties in adaptation; reveal adaptation strategies and investigate the factors and circumstances that predict adaptation; mark out Uzbekistan and Lithuania cultural differences; analyze cultural adaptation process of Uzbeks in Lithuania, adaptation factors and acculturation attitudes towards adaptation. This study hypothesized that Uzbeks in Lithuania tend to choose separation strategy due to large perceived cultural distance. Cultural distance is associated with strong cultural shock that can be overcome by gaining family ethnic community support. High education negatively related to separation and marginalization strategies choose. Methods of conducting a research were interview and questionnaire. An interview questionnaire to measure adaptation and adaptation attitudes was developed for the study, derived from the literature on cultural adaptation and culture shock. This research is based on the work of J.W. Berry, R.Y. Bourhis, Y. Kim, P. Adler. on general immigrant adaptation attitudes. It is conducted that cultural adaptation "honeymoon" stage is very short. Moreover, Uzbeks do not feel strong "culture shock" in Lithuania, because of unawareness of Lithuanian and Uzbekistan Cultural Differences; knowledge and interest in Lithuanian country before moving in; having been to Lithuania previously; having communication with the Lithuanian experience in Uzbekistan. The Results show that the general Uzbek adaptation attitude is one of integration, however, the strategies adopted and the attitudes preferred vary depending on the areas of acculturation considered. Immigrants moderately endorse separatism and weakly endorse assimilation and marginalization. The analysis of gender differences showed that women tend to choose integration strategy. Men prefer separation strategy. The main source of social support during adaptation is family and relatives in Lithuania. Furthermore, ethnic community is not considered to be a strong source of social support. Results indicate that successful adaptation and integration is facilitated by high Uzbeks education.

The paper analyzes Uzbek cultural adaptation process. The relevance of the work is based on the fact that the extent of migration processes in modern society and social change in the economic, political, social and cultural life of the country requires special attention to many-sided investigations of immigrants adaptation and integration. The propose of study is to reveal cultural adaptation of Uzbeks in Lithuania. The main goals are to examine theoretical cultural adaptation literature background on adaptation process and indices that may cause difficulties in adaptation; reveal adaptation strategies and investigate the factors and circumstances that predict adaptation; mark out Uzbekistan and Lithuania cultural differences; analyze cultural adaptation process of Uzbeks in Lithuania, adaptation factors and acculturation attitudes towards adaptation. This study hypothesized that Uzbeks in Lithuania tend to choose separation strategy due to large perceived cultural distance. Cultural distance is associated with strong cultural shock that can be overcome by gaining family ethnic community support. High education negatively related to separation and marginalization strategies choose. Methods of conducting a research were interview and questionnaire. An interview questionnaire to measure adaptation and adaptation attitudes was developed for the study, derived from the literature on cultural adaptation and culture shock. This research is based on the work of J.W. Berry, R.Y. Bourhis, Y. Kim, P. Adler. on general immigrant adaptation attitudes. It is conducted that cultural adaptation "honeymoon" stage is very short. Moreover, Uzbeks do not feel strong "culture shock" in Lithuania, because of unawareness of Lithuanian and Uzbekistan Cultural Differences; knowledge and interest in Lithuanian country before moving in; having been to Lithuania previously; having communication with the Lithuanian experience in Uzbekistan. The Results show that the general Uzbek adaptation attitude is one of integration, however, the strategies adopted and the attitudes preferred vary depending on the areas of acculturation considered. Immigrants moderately endorse separatism and weakly endorse assimilation and marginalization. The analysis of gender differences showed that women tend to choose integration strategy. Men prefer separation strategy. The main source of social support during adaptation is family and relatives in Lithuania. Furthermore, ethnic community is not considered to be a strong source of social support. Results indicate that successful adaptation and integration is facilitated by high Uzbeks education.

In spring of 2005 Kaunas city became a partner in the project "Baltic Fort Route" of the program INTERREG IIIB BSR financed by the European Union. The aim of the project is preservation and effective adaptation of fortress territories for tourism. On the other hand, it should be observed that free land areas in Kaunas and around it are being intensively assimilated what may do damage to the defence objects of Kaunas Fortress and thus deteriorate their visual significance. The limits of landscape modifications should be clearly determined. During the construction process of the Fortress the peculiarities of the geomorphological system and hydrographic net of Kaunas environs were well explored and considered. The whole landscape of Kaunas environs was reconstructed according to the needs of the Fortress. The defence objects of the Fortress still have a great effect on the landscape of the city and its surrounding territories. Major part of the territories of the Fortress objects were turned into the areas of green plantation. According to the visual influence of the forts and fortifications on the environment, the mentioned objects may be divided into groups. The author presents proposals on the management of the defence objects and areas of green plantation of the Fortress that could provide for maximal possibilities in respecting their authentic view.

In spring of 2005 Kaunas city became a partner in the project "Baltic Fort Route" of the program INTERREG IIIB BSR financed by the European Union. The aim of the project is preservation and effective adaptation of fortress territories for tourism. On the other hand, it should be observed that free land areas in Kaunas and around it are being intensively assimilated what may do damage to the defence objects of Kaunas Fortress and thus deteriorate their visual significance. The limits of landscape modifications should be clearly determined. During the construction process of the Fortress the peculiarities of the geomorphological system and hydrographic net of Kaunas environs were well explored and considered. The whole landscape of Kaunas environs was reconstructed according to the needs of the Fortress. The defence objects of the Fortress still have a great effect on the landscape of the city and its surrounding territories. Major part of the territories of the Fortress objects were turned into the areas of green plantation. According to the visual influence of the forts and fortifications on the environment, the mentioned objects may be divided into groups. The author presents proposals on the management of the defence objects and areas of green plantation of the Fortress that could provide for maximal possibilities in respecting their authentic view.

In spring of 2005 Kaunas city became a partner in the project "Baltic Fort Route" of the program INTERREG IIIB BSR financed by the European Union. The aim of the project is preservation and effective adaptation of fortress territories for tourism. On the other hand, it should be observed that free land areas in Kaunas and around it are being intensively assimilated what may do damage to the defence objects of Kaunas Fortress and thus deteriorate their visual significance. The limits of landscape modifications should be clearly determined. During the construction process of the Fortress the peculiarities of the geomorphological system and hydrographic net of Kaunas environs were well explored and considered. The whole landscape of Kaunas environs was reconstructed according to the needs of the Fortress. The defence objects of the Fortress still have a great effect on the landscape of the city and its surrounding territories. Major part of the territories of the Fortress objects were turned into the areas of green plantation. According to the visual influence of the forts and fortifications on the environment, the mentioned objects may be divided into groups. The author presents proposals on the management of the defence objects and areas of green plantation of the Fortress that could provide for maximal possibilities in respecting their authentic view.

In spring of 2005 Kaunas city became a partner in the project "Baltic Fort Route" of the program INTERREG IIIB BSR financed by the European Union. The aim of the project is preservation and effective adaptation of fortress territories for tourism. On the other hand, it should be observed that free land areas in Kaunas and around it are being intensively assimilated what may do damage to the defence objects of Kaunas Fortress and thus deteriorate their visual significance. The limits of landscape modifications should be clearly determined. During the construction process of the Fortress the peculiarities of the geomorphological system and hydrographic net of Kaunas environs were well explored and considered. The whole landscape of Kaunas environs was reconstructed according to the needs of the Fortress. The defence objects of the Fortress still have a great effect on the landscape of the city and its surrounding territories. Major part of the territories of the Fortress objects were turned into the areas of green plantation. According to the visual influence of the forts and fortifications on the environment, the mentioned objects may be divided into groups. The author presents proposals on the management of the defence objects and areas of green plantation of the Fortress that could provide for maximal possibilities in respecting their authentic view.

Abstract Purpose – to present contextual factors of destination country and discuss about their role and potential impact for family reunification and family migrants' social adaptation. Design/methodology/approach – secondary data analysis and qualitative research. Findings – Sociological analysis of ethnic minorities' and migrants' social adaptation suggests taking into account the relevance of social context of the receiving society. In order to explain the concept of social context, it is suggested to apply segmented assimilation theory. According to the theory social context of the receiving society consists of three items: migration and migrants' integration policies implemented by the host country's government; receiving society's attitudes and prejudices about immigrants; co- ethnic communities of immigrants and their resources to support newcomers. This paper discusses about the role and potential impact of the first item – migration and migrants' integration policy for family migrants' social adaptation. Migration policy is one of the most important contextual factors as it is the first one that migrants face and continually have to deal with their entire life in the destination country. Empirical data of the research, which aim was to reveal patterns of social adaptation of persons reunified with their family members in Lithuania (family migrants), confirms that social context of the host country has an impact for migrants' social adaptation into receiving society. The analysis of national policies in the context of family reunification and secondary data analysis of the study MIPEX suggest that conditions for family reunification in Lithuania are 'halfway favourable', but the status of family migrants is extremely vulnerable. Migration policy and its measures applied for family reunification in Lithuania can be ascribed to the governmental response of 'passive acceptance' – there is a possibility to reunify with the family in Lithuania, but the process to receive residence permit is very bureaucratic and long-lasting, and, consequently, limiting migrants' social adaptation.

Abstract Purpose – to present contextual factors of destination country and discuss about their role and potential impact for family reunification and family migrants' social adaptation. Design/methodology/approach – secondary data analysis and qualitative research. Findings – Sociological analysis of ethnic minorities' and migrants' social adaptation suggests taking into account the relevance of social context of the receiving society. In order to explain the concept of social context, it is suggested to apply segmented assimilation theory. According to the theory social context of the receiving society consists of three items: migration and migrants' integration policies implemented by the host country's government; receiving society's attitudes and prejudices about immigrants; co- ethnic communities of immigrants and their resources to support newcomers. This paper discusses about the role and potential impact of the first item – migration and migrants' integration policy for family migrants' social adaptation. Migration policy is one of the most important contextual factors as it is the first one that migrants face and continually have to deal with their entire life in the destination country. Empirical data of the research, which aim was to reveal patterns of social adaptation of persons reunified with their family members in Lithuania (family migrants), confirms that social context of the host country has an impact for migrants' social adaptation into receiving society. The analysis of national policies in the context of family reunification and secondary data analysis of the study MIPEX suggest that conditions for family reunification in Lithuania are 'halfway favourable', but the status of family migrants is extremely vulnerable. Migration policy and its measures applied for family reunification in Lithuania can be ascribed to the governmental response of 'passive acceptance' – there is a possibility to reunify with the family in Lithuania, but the process to receive residence permit is very bureaucratic and long-lasting, and, consequently, limiting migrants' social adaptation.

Abstract Purpose – to present contextual factors of destination country and discuss about their role and potential impact for family reunification and family migrants' social adaptation. Design/methodology/approach – secondary data analysis and qualitative research. Findings – Sociological analysis of ethnic minorities' and migrants' social adaptation suggests taking into account the relevance of social context of the receiving society. In order to explain the concept of social context, it is suggested to apply segmented assimilation theory. According to the theory social context of the receiving society consists of three items: migration and migrants' integration policies implemented by the host country's government; receiving society's attitudes and prejudices about immigrants; co- ethnic communities of immigrants and their resources to support newcomers. This paper discusses about the role and potential impact of the first item – migration and migrants' integration policy for family migrants' social adaptation. Migration policy is one of the most important contextual factors as it is the first one that migrants face and continually have to deal with their entire life in the destination country. Empirical data of the research, which aim was to reveal patterns of social adaptation of persons reunified with their family members in Lithuania (family migrants), confirms that social context of the host country has an impact for migrants' social adaptation into receiving society. The analysis of national policies in the context of family reunification and secondary data analysis of the study MIPEX suggest that conditions for family reunification in Lithuania are 'halfway favourable', but the status of family migrants is extremely vulnerable. Migration policy and its measures applied for family reunification in Lithuania can be ascribed to the governmental response of 'passive acceptance' – there is a possibility to reunify with the family in Lithuania, but the process to receive residence permit is very bureaucratic and long-lasting, and, consequently, limiting migrants' social adaptation.

Abstract Purpose – to present contextual factors of destination country and discuss about their role and potential impact for family reunification and family migrants' social adaptation. Design/methodology/approach – secondary data analysis and qualitative research. Findings – Sociological analysis of ethnic minorities' and migrants' social adaptation suggests taking into account the relevance of social context of the receiving society. In order to explain the concept of social context, it is suggested to apply segmented assimilation theory. According to the theory social context of the receiving society consists of three items: migration and migrants' integration policies implemented by the host country's government; receiving society's attitudes and prejudices about immigrants; co- ethnic communities of immigrants and their resources to support newcomers. This paper discusses about the role and potential impact of the first item – migration and migrants' integration policy for family migrants' social adaptation. Migration policy is one of the most important contextual factors as it is the first one that migrants face and continually have to deal with their entire life in the destination country. Empirical data of the research, which aim was to reveal patterns of social adaptation of persons reunified with their family members in Lithuania (family migrants), confirms that social context of the host country has an impact for migrants' social adaptation into receiving society. The analysis of national policies in the context of family reunification and secondary data analysis of the study MIPEX suggest that conditions for family reunification in Lithuania are 'halfway favourable', but the status of family migrants is extremely vulnerable. Migration policy and its measures applied for family reunification in Lithuania can be ascribed to the governmental response of 'passive acceptance' – there is a possibility to reunify with the family in Lithuania, but the process to receive residence permit is very bureaucratic and long-lasting, and, consequently, limiting migrants' social adaptation.

Research problem. With the increasing number of tourists in Lithuania there is a need to expand the number of tourism objects. Lithuania has a number of military heritage sites that are no longer usable but could be adapted to dark tourism. Since only one scientific article has been written about the applicability of the military bunkers in Lithuania, it becomes necessary to find out whether the appearance of such a new tourism object would increase the attractiveness of the area? Is it possible to use military bunkers for tourism? What should be installed in them to attract tourists? Research object – adaptation of Lithuanian military bunkers for tourism services. Research aim – to analyse whether there is a possibility and need to use the remaining military bunkers for tourism services in Lithuania

Research problem. With the increasing number of tourists in Lithuania there is a need to expand the number of tourism objects. Lithuania has a number of military heritage sites that are no longer usable but could be adapted to dark tourism. Since only one scientific article has been written about the applicability of the military bunkers in Lithuania, it becomes necessary to find out whether the appearance of such a new tourism object would increase the attractiveness of the area? Is it possible to use military bunkers for tourism? What should be installed in them to attract tourists? Research object – adaptation of Lithuanian military bunkers for tourism services. Research aim – to analyse whether there is a possibility and need to use the remaining military bunkers for tourism services in Lithuania

Research problem. With the increasing number of tourists in Lithuania there is a need to expand the number of tourism objects. Lithuania has a number of military heritage sites that are no longer usable but could be adapted to dark tourism. Since only one scientific article has been written about the applicability of the military bunkers in Lithuania, it becomes necessary to find out whether the appearance of such a new tourism object would increase the attractiveness of the area? Is it possible to use military bunkers for tourism? What should be installed in them to attract tourists? Research object – adaptation of Lithuanian military bunkers for tourism services. Research aim – to analyse whether there is a possibility and need to use the remaining military bunkers for tourism services in Lithuania

Research problem. With the increasing number of tourists in Lithuania there is a need to expand the number of tourism objects. Lithuania has a number of military heritage sites that are no longer usable but could be adapted to dark tourism. Since only one scientific article has been written about the applicability of the military bunkers in Lithuania, it becomes necessary to find out whether the appearance of such a new tourism object would increase the attractiveness of the area? Is it possible to use military bunkers for tourism? What should be installed in them to attract tourists? Research object – adaptation of Lithuanian military bunkers for tourism services. Research aim – to analyse whether there is a possibility and need to use the remaining military bunkers for tourism services in Lithuania

In modern industrial society, with difficult economic conditions, the family concept has been substantially altered. A child on a daily basis understands the reality and takes part in it taking over the characteristics of parental behavior, actions and temper. Certain groups of people feel unsafe in changed socio-economic conditions. They are difficult to adapt to the pace of modern life, to the socio-economic and political changes. Extremely high unemployment highlighted social problems of the families with low income The study involved 185 respondents: 87 parents and 18 preschool teachers from the preschools of Kaunas Dainava district; who monitored and evaluated the behavior of 80 children.