Political values in modern Russia in the context of new geopolitical challenges

This article examines the main aspects of the formation of political values in modern Russia. The purpose of the work is to analyze the place and role of political values of modern Russia in the context of new geopolitical challenges. The article uses a political-systemic approach, analysis of political documents, political analysis and other methods. It is emphasized that the uniqueness of Russian political values is determined both by its geographical location and the course of the evolution of Russian statehood. It is noted that the political values of Russian citizens are embodied in the program documents of political parties. Some instruments of influence are considered, with the help of which a purposeful destructive impact on society is carried out in order to impose false values. The value policy of Western countries is considered as neocolonial. Special attention is paid to social networks as a means of influencing citizens, including for destructive purposes. Some aspects of Russians' electoral behavior in the context of their shared values are considered using the example of the 2012 and 2018 presidential elections. The role of the political socialization of youth in the successful policy of protecting the values of the peoples of Russia is emphasized. It is noted that the preservation of traditional Russian values is one of the priorities of the state's policy at the present stage.

1. Averin JuP, Sushko VA. Values and electoral behavior of Russian citizens at presidential elections (2012, 2018): constancy and variability. Moscow State University Bulletin. Series 18. Sociology and Political Science. 2019;25(4):227-246. (In Russ.). doi: 10.24290/1029-3736-2019-25-4-227-246

2. Baranov PP. State-Сivilization as the basis of the constitutional system of the Russian Federation. Severo-Kavkazskij juridicheskij vestnik = North Caucasian Legal Herald. 2024;(2):73-81. (In Russ.). doi: 10.22394/2074-7306-2024-1-2-73-81

3. Barsukova SA. Basic common cultural values of Russians. Electronic scientific journal «Science. Society. State» 2017;5(17). Available from: https://esj.pnzgu.ru/files/esj.pnzgu.ru/barsukova_sa_17_1_22.pdf [Accessed 29 December 2024]. (In Russ.).

4. Giljazova OS. Traditional russian values: concepts, purpose, advantages and limiting factors. Social and political researches. 2024;(2(23)):27-45. (In Russ.). doi: 10.20323/2658-428X-2024-2-23-27

5. Darenskij VJu. Ideology of civilizational sovereignty of Russia (in the context of Russia-West relations). Bulletin of Udmurt University. Sociology. Political Science. International Relations. 2020;4(1):51-62. (In Russ.). doi: 10.35634/2587-9030-2020-4-1-51-62

6. Dmitrieva AS, Tulindinova ZhK, Umarov AA. The influence of social media on the current political situation in Kazakhstan. Bulletin of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Political science. Regional studies. Oriental studies. Turkology Series. 2023;(4(145)):37-49. (In Russ.). doi: 10.32523/2616-6887/2023-145-4-37-49

7. Kovaljov AA. Spiritual and moral values as an object of destructive influence. Social and political researches. 2023;(4(21)):19-32. (In Russ.). doi: 10.20323/2658_428X_2023_4_21_19

8. Latov JuV. Dynamics of Mass consciousness of Russians: extraordinary situation or beginning of a new cycle? Polis. Political Studies. 2023;(6):161-179. (In uss.). doi: 10.17976/jpps/2023.06.12

9. Smirnov PE. Russia and NATO’s ‘Open Door’ policy in the post-bipolar period. Lomonosov World Politics Journal. 2024;(1):93-140. (In Russ.). doi: 10.48015/2076-7404-2024-16-1-93-140

10. Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of 09.11.2022 No. 809 “On approval of the Fundamentals of state policy for the preservation and strengthening of traditional Russian spiritual and moral values”. President of Russia. Available from: http://www.kremlin.ru/acts/bank/48502 [Accessed 29 December 2024]. (In Russ.).

11. Haritonov IN. The cultural code of belarusian society: an axiological analysis. Vestsі Natsyyanal'nai akademіі navuk Belarusі. Seryya gumanіtarnykh navuk = Vescі Nacyjanal'naj akadjemіі navuk Belarusі. Seryja gumanіtarnyh navuk. 2017;(3):25-33. (In Russ.).

12. Etzel M. Value orientation and external political efcacy: assessing the relationship between traditional values, progressive politics and political responsiveness. Comparative European Politics. 2023;21:258-283. doi: 10.1057/s41295-022-00326-0