Mapping of Politically Active Groups on Social Networks of Russian Regions (On the Example of Karachay-Cherkessia Republic)

Abstract

The article shows which segments constitute social and political activity in online social networks in the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic (KChR) and the width of their representation. The author’s technique allows to collect data on politically active groups of KChR. The segments of the social and political activity of the Republic on the social networks are shown. Eight main clusters of political activity in social networks of KChR were obtained by the author’s method of grain clustering. Each cluster was analyzed by social network analysis methods. The most influential persons and social movements are shown, and features of their network activity were investigated.