Specifics of media influence on the transformation of political values and orientations of Russian youth

Abstract

The article reveals the role of the institute of mass media on the processes of forming political consciousness and socio-political guidelines of young citizens in modern Russia. The problems of hygiene of media policy, media literacy and improving the information culture of young people remain relevant and crucial, given the new challenges of world politics and the geopolitical situation. The author argues that media education technologies aimed at increasing the media literacy of young citizens contribute to the realization of their socio-political subjectivity and initiative in the interests of the state and civil society.