Countering the propaganda of destructive ideologies among Russian youth: a political and legal aspect

the article discusses current issues of countering the propaganda of destructive ideologies among Russian youth from the perspective of political and legal analysis. In modern conditions of globalization and digitalization, the spread of radical and extremist ideas is taking on new forms and scales, which poses a serious threat to the stability of society and the national security of Russia. Youth, being the most vulnerable and susceptible to ideological influence group of the population, requires special attention from the state and civil society institutions. The relevance of the research is determined by the need to improve legal mechanisms and political strategies aimed at effectively countering destructive ideologies. The purpose of the study is to identify the key political and legal tools for combating the propaganda of extremist ideologies among young people, analyze their effectiveness, and develop an author's approach to solving the problem. The concept and content of destructive ideologies, features and channels of influence on Russian youth, political and legal aspects of countering their influence on the younger generation are considered. The approaches of Russian researchers to countering the propaganda of destructive ideologies are defined, and the specifics of Russian youth as an object of influence are determined. The determinants of destructive effects are revealed, promising counteraction mechanisms are identified. The directions of counteraction are substantiated. The methodological base of the research includes comparative legal analysis, content analysis of regulatory documents, and research materials. The author's contribution consists in a comprehensive examination of the problem, taking into account the political and legal context, which allows not only to identify the weak links of the existing system of counteraction, but also to propose specific measures to strengthen it. The author emphasizes the importance of interdepartmental cooperation, improving the legal literacy of young people and developing the system in a preventive manner, justifying the significant role of the state in countering destructive actors.

ideology, propaganda, youth, destructive concepts, national idea