Peculiarities of Russia's Political Culture: History, Current State and Prospects

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the state of political culture in the Russian Federation, focusing on its historical roots, current trends, and development prospects. The subject of the study, therefore, is the specific characteristics of our country's political culture at different stages of its development. The methodological foundations and methods used in this study include comparative and structural-functional analysis, as well as a historical approach and sociological modeling. Using these tools, the following key trends in Russian political culture are identified: the persistence of a high level of authoritarian attitudes among the population, conditioned by both historical factors and contemporary challenges; growing interest among young people in digital forms of political participation; declining trust in traditional media and the growing influence of independent online resources; a contradictory perception of democratic norms, combining their declarative support with a practical unpreparedness for active political action; and the formation of a new type of political identity based on patriotic discourse and resistance to external information pressure. Possible scenarios for the evolution of the Russian political system in the coming decades have been identified and analyzed, in accordance with which variants for the transformation of political culture are also predicted. The obtained results allow the authors to conclude that the study of political culture in Russia requires a comprehensive approach, taking into account not only changes in legislation and governance, but also profound cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and technological factors. The concept of political culture is increasingly important from both theoretical and practical perspectives, particularly in the context of the need to modernize political institutions and strengthen civic participation. At the same time, achieving a balanced combination of tradition and innovation in modernization processes to foster public and governmental consensus is a prerequisite for the country's continued successful development.