Informational and psychological impact in the context of social media transformation

The article describes the features of the transformation taking place in social networks, messengers and video hosting at the present time. The perspective directions of development of architectural features of social networks, specifics of the contained content, modification of the technological basis for providing mobile access to the information and telecommunication network “Internet” in the future are revealed. It is noted that video content is becoming more popular with the audience. The conclusion is made about a further increase in the number of people receiving information and consuming news mainly from social networks, blogs and messengers, about the trend of a constant decline in the role of television as a source of information for Russians. Studies on strengthening the sovereignty of the individual, society and the state in the virtual space are indicated as promising.