Identification of the Russian mentality in modern culture

In the article the main mental traits of the Russian people in the modern Russian culture are considered. The refusal of the Soviet statehood in the conditions of non-productive reforms has caused mental breaks in condition of unproductive reforms. The passionate upsurge of recent years is considered; it revives the former mental traits of the Russian people and inspires hope for formation of new positive mentality capable to save the traditions of Russia’s rich culture.