NEET-youth and their participation in protest activities as a factor of possible «color revolutions»

Abstract

The article attempts to analyze such a new youth group for Russia as NEET-youth. The example of European countries, which were the first to experience such a problem, explores the mechanisms of inclusion of young people in the NEET-youth group, family risks and social prerequisites, special features that characterize the stay of young people in the NEET group. An analysis of political and socio-economic preferences has been carried out. The state of NEET-youth group in modern Russia has been studied. The involvement of NEET-youth in virtual and real protest actions organized and carried out by various opposition youth social organizations and groups is described. The conclusion of increased risk for NEET youth group members and potential involvement in «color revolutions» is justified.