Digitalization of leisure practices of young Russians and its social consequences

In work, attempts are made to identify changes in the practices of Russian youth 18-24 years old, which have occurred under the influence of modern information and communication technologies. Using the methods of case analysis and analysis of secondary data, the negative and positive aspects of such changes were identified. The negative ones include the merging of virtual and real life, bedbug thinking, cyberbullying, etc. The positive ones included the development of creative thinking, the formation of managerial and communication skills, the development of intellectual abilities and memory. Conclusions are also made regarding the relevance and relevance of the ideas developed by E. Toffler in the 20th century.