Abstract: The transformation processes that are taking place in Ukraine cause disagreement and unrest among the global community. The problem of the Ukrainian political crisis is a hot topic of discussion today. The subject of this research is the phenomenon of Euromaidan in its essence. Polar views in scientific discourse concerning Ukrainian Maidan in 2013–2014-s often result in heated debates. On the one hand, Euromaidan is described as a "Revolution of Dignity" that won due to the efforts of the masses in the struggle against the dictatorial regime of V. F. Yanukovich; on the other hand – as a political coup. The purpose of this work is to determine what political changes occurred in Ukraine in November-February in 2013–2014.The methodological basis of this study comprises the analytical, dialectical, logical, system, structural-functional, comparative approaches to the problem. After studying the key moments of Euromaidan the author analyzes and interprets the revolutionary events in Ukraine. The study concluded that Euromaidan is essentially a well-organized "revolutionary" coup d'etat that took place with the active participation of the masses, which in fact have been used as an instrument to overthrow the legitimate political power.

Keywords: democracy, political power, opposition, revolution, dignity, Euromaidan, manipulative technologies, political changes, Ukraine

Abstract: This article is focused on the study of modern conflict technologies aimed at mobilizing young people in social networks. Today, social networks are a represent a peculiar environment in which "color revolution" political technologists actively form and consolidate protest electorate, using the potential of virtual communities and the tools for building and altering virtual reality. "Colour revolution" specialists employ conflict mobilization technologies that affect younger people, injecting them with the idea of fighting against authorities, and directing their natural hyperactivity towards mass protest. The methodological basis of this research consists of the systemic, structural and functional, comparative political approaches, methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, observation. This article describes and analyzes a typical application of these technologies that allows for undetected replacement of a neutral, non-political agendas of a social group with an aggressive one, antagonistic towards authority in power. It is shown that the main targets of political strategists of colored revolutions are not a groups of political opposition-aligned individuals, but rather a politically neutral electorate, undecided on their outlook. The author demonstrates the magnitude of the threat that such technologies present, and points out the need for systemic countermeasures against the colour revolution activist recruitment in social networks.

Keywords: society, state, hybrid war, colour revolutions, democracy, USA, international conflicts, politics, values, security