Izvestiya of Saratov University.
Sociology. Politology
ISSN 1818-9601 (Print)
ISSN 2541-8998 (Online)

Scientific section. Politology

Digitalization of international relations of Russian regions (the case of the Republic of Tatarstan)

Being involved in complex processes of global politics, subnational actors face a lot of challenges, including the growing impact of global digitalization of international relations. The subject of this study are issues of practical use of information technologies in paradiplomacy and adequate response by regional authorities to digital transformation of international relations.

Representation of political ideas in modern western comics-movies

The article off ers a view at modern Western comics-based movies as an element of mass political communication. Using the methodology of studying political languages and social fi elds, artistic features of the comic book fi lm are examined, allowing politically charged messages to be conveyed in this genre. The main formats within which a comic book fi lm becomes a conductor of political views of its authors and sponsors are identifi ed.

Influence of socio-economic diff erentiation of youth on its political identity

This article examines the features of the political identity of provincial youth based on socio-economic diff erentiation. It is noted that the youth environment is not homogeneous in its socio-economic status and such diff erentiation in the context of a Special Military Operation, an unstable political situation, and social tension presupposes a diff erent political identity. In turn, this leads to destructive activity of young people in relation to government offi cials, as well as to intergroup confl icts.

Peculiarities of Generation Z’s perception of evolution of youth policy in modern Russia

. The article presents results of the study of characteristics of the attitude of generation Z to state youth policy in modern Russia. Based on the analysis of various interpretations of generation Z, presented in domestic social science, it was concluded that it is possible to talk about its uniform characteristics only with a large degree of convention, taking into account the commonality of ubiquitous Internet communications that influence formation of the worldview and lifestyle of young people.

Ideological and value foundations of state policy in the field of general education in the context of ensuring educational sovereignty of the Russian Federation

The article explores the problems of developing ideological and value foundations of state policy in the fi eld of general education, which are a necessary condition for ensuring educational sovereignty of the Russian Federation. A critical analysis of the liberal paradigm that defi ned the educational agenda in Russia in the post-Soviet period is carried out. It argues the need for a qualitative transformation of the domestic educational system within the framework of the classical model, taking into account the realities of the modern information-technological era.

Search for the Russian national idea as a factor of modern state youth policy

This article is devoted to the analysis of one of the key problems of the strategy of modern Russian state youth policy. This is the problem of sustainable dominance in youth policy of the motives of state charity (systematic investments of budget funds in solving current problems of youth, in general, or of individual groups) over the motives of national-state interest (ensuring the sovereignty and security of the country, solving the problems of its economic development) throughout the post-Soviet era and up to the present day.

Transformation of the “One Belt – One Road” Concept (2013–2023): A chronological approach

The People’s Republic of China’s “One Belt – One Road” initiative has been rather fully analyzed in the research literature. However, until now, the full chronology of this Initiative has not been presented in Russian historiography. In the article, the authors analyze transformation of the “One Belt – One Road” Concept using a chronological approach. The article also uses a systematic approach, analysis of the current situation, and the method of situational analysis.

Diaspora diplomacy as a component of Russia’s “soft power” policy, practice of Moscow

The article studies phenomenon of diaspora diplomacy of Russia as an instrument of “soft power” on the example of the practice of the city of Moscow. Scientifi c and practical signifi cance of the chosen issue lies in the comprehension of the infl uence of domestic approach of interaction with compatriots on the specifi cs and dynamics of the formation of an attractive image of the state. Scholarly novelty of the article lies in the fact that it is devoted to the case of diaspora diplomacy at the sub-state level, which has not been studied before.

The impact of voter turnout on the legitimacy of presidential elections in the worldwide

This paper reveals the impact of voter turnout on the legitimacy of presidential elections based on the materials of 20 largest states holding such elections in terms of the number of voters. In March 2024, presidential elections were held in Russia and in November elections are scheduled in the United States, the outcome of which will have an impact on the domestic and foreign policies of these states.

Entertainment and educational preferences of youth as a resource of political socialization

The presented research is built around the question of conditions for the effective use of images of mass culture as a resource for correcting the life strategies of young people. It is concluded that the images produced by mass culture are potentially able to significantly influence formation of life strategies of young people, only if there is a certain set of conditions.

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