Buchkova, A.I. Specifi c features of infl uence of the Internet on the political socialization of the youth in the modern Russia.

Abstract: The article is devoted to the specifi c features of infl uence of the Internet on the political socialization of the youth in Russia. It is noted that the global network is a key agent of political socialization in the modern information society, and that it may be used in order to infl uence the youth, for example, to manipulate it into protest activities, such as actions and meetings. At the same time multi-functional social networks are recognized as most demanded mechanisms of infl uence on the youth. The author also analyzes the specifi c features of the modern political parties and youth organizations, which actively use Internet technologies, and which may become centers for uniting the youth. It is noted that there is need to understand the mechanisms and specifi c features of infl uence of the global network on the youth, which in turn shall allow to make the process of political socialization of the modern Russian youth more predictable and well-aimed, thus supporting the state security and protection of sovereignty of the state.

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