On the topic of the diploma thesis of A. S. Gonashvili worked under my supervision for three years of study at St. Petersburg State University. Еo the final defense, he was moving purposefully and consistently. All course works were related to the topic of the final thesis. During this time, A. S. Gonashvili was able to master the problems of sociology of sport, occupations and values, learning to focus on core issues and approaches. Over the years of study in SPbSU A. S. Gonashvili demonstrated such qualities as initiative, perseverance, and interest in research work. He published over a dozen journal articles on the subject of the thesis, in particular in the authoritative journal "Theory and practice of physical culture" in English. He frequently presented the results of his work at various scientific forums. First of all, he reported at the conference of the International Association of Sociology of Sports in Budapest in 2016 and at the Ninth St. Petersburg Sociological readings "Sociology of physical culture and sport: status and prospects" in 2017. In general, this thesis is made in accordance with the agreed goals and objectives and is completed to present it to the defense at the SAC of St. Petersburg State University.