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.