PECULIARITIES OF SOCIAL PROTECTION OF THE POPULATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES
The article deals with the issues of social protection of the population. The term "social protection" is studied, as well as the features of social protection of the population in the context of transformation processes. In addition, the components and main functions of ensuring social protection of the population are highlighted. It has been established that social services play an important role in the system of social protection of the population in the context of the Republic of Tajikistan. The author's interpretation is given that "social services are a complex of social services related to the activities of social services for the provision of benefits and the provision of various social services to people in need", as well as describes the principles of social services.