The role of youth movements in Russian political parties in the left segment from 1990 to the present

the article analyzes the evolution of youth political movements associated with leftist parties in Russia from the 1990s to the present day. Four organizations are being considered: the Leninist Communist Youth Union of the Russian Federation (LKSM RF), the Communist Youth League of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation; the youth wing of the Just Russia Party; and the Youth Yabloko, a faction of the Yabloko Party. The study covers the number of these organizations and the dynamics of its change, their program theses and stated goals, the biographies of key leaders and the stages of their activities, as well as the transformation of ideology and tactics of interaction with the parent parties against the background of political changes in the country. Statistical data illustrating the impact of these youth associations are provided, from their participation in protest actions to representation in government structures. Special attention is paid to the interaction of these youth organizations with political parties, as well as their ability to adapt to the changing conditions of political reality. The study provides examples of successful and unsuccessful campaigns that, one way or another, influenced the promotion of leftist ideas among young people. The analysis was based on media materials, as well as scientific research. Conclusions were also drawn about the role these organizations played in the political socialization of young people, as well as how changes in the Russian political system affected the activity and strategy of leftist youth movements. The dynamics of the participation of these left-wing youth political organizations in various actions and their representation in government structures indicate their uneven influence on the political life of the country.

youth, politics, movements, parties, leaders