FEATURES OF PROVINCIAL YOUTH’S PERCEPTION OF THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF STATE POLICY IN MODERN RUSSIA

Abstract

Aim. To explore peculiarities of perception of state policy main directions in modern Russia by various age groups of provincial youth. Methodology . The empirical basis of the article was made up of materials from online surveys of young people (2021 n=519; 2022 n=2021; 2023 n=852). Results. The analysis made it possible to identify a trend towards a decrease in the level of criticism on the part of Russian youth in relation to government activities in the most important spheres of public life. However, more than a third of respondents continue to demonstrate dissatisfaction with the main directions of government policy in the Russian Federation. Research implications. It is substantiated that in optimizing state youth policy it is important to take into account that social risks of such opposition potential are very high. Young people are the most radical and impulsive in their actions. In crisis situations, anti-state forces can easily use it to their advantage.