The article discusses social entrepreneurship, which combines business and social benefits. It looks at how this concept has evolved in both Western and Russian traditions. Social entrepreneurship is seen as a way to mix making money with helping society. The article gives examples of social entrepreneurship practices and suggests that Russia can learn from other countries' experiences. It also talks about the challenges of spreading this idea and how it can help solve problems in Russia. The article includes views from leaders of non-profit organizations in the Volgograd region.