Socio-Political Divisions in Russian Society: The Perspective of Young People

Modern Russian society is characterized by a complex and dynamic socio-political structure, reflected in the diversity of views and value orientations. Of particular importance in understanding these processes is the study of youth - the generation shaping the future of the country and actively part...

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Main Author: Daria N. Shlykova
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Language:English
Published: Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) 2024-12-01
Series:RUDN Journal of Political Science
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Online Access:https://journals.rudn.ru/political-science/article/viewFile/42666/24449
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description Modern Russian society is characterized by a complex and dynamic socio-political structure, reflected in the diversity of views and value orientations. Of particular importance in understanding these processes is the study of youth - the generation shaping the future of the country and actively participating in public life. This article is devoted to the analysis of sociopolitical divisions in Russian society, focused on the perception of these processes by young people. The study is based on the theory of socio-political divisions (cleavage theory) and identifies three key divisions in Russian society that may intensify over time: “the super-rich / the rest”, “megapolis / city / village” and “Moscow / not Moscow”. These divisions were confirmed by focus groups and a mass survey among students, which showed their severity compared to other potential lines of confl ct. The process of self-identification within these divisions continues, and the potential for political mobilization is assessed as high.
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Socio-Political Divisions in Russian Society: The Perspective of Young People
RUDN Journal of Political Science
socio-political divisions
socio-political gaps
socio-political cleavages
polarization
social inequality
social justice
title Socio-Political Divisions in Russian Society: The Perspective of Young People
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title_short Socio-Political Divisions in Russian Society: The Perspective of Young People
title_sort socio political divisions in russian society the perspective of young people
topic socio-political divisions
socio-political gaps
socio-political cleavages
polarization
social inequality
social justice
url https://journals.rudn.ru/political-science/article/viewFile/42666/24449
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