Abstract
The subject of the article is the analysis of the role and place of mysticism and superstitions in everyday life of modern Russian students. The main method of empirical research: a mass survey of the students at a Moscow university. The authors show that in contemporary information society mysticism, or the magical way of mastering reality hasn’t disappeared completely from students’ everyday life although it has receded to the periphery of everyday practices of students. A large and considerable proportion of students demonstrate their commitment and adherence to superstitions to reduce their anxiety, to “attract” good luck or fortune, money, success in academic studies and other affairs. The persistence and steadiness of superstitions among students is explained by the reflection of social attitudes as well as the conditions of the “risk society” that is characterized by a high degree of uncertainty and people’s inability to identify, reveal and prevent certain dangers and risks.
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