The web-space as a specific communication environment, and its impact on the modern societies

The article defines the features of the web-space as a communication environment, and considers how development of the Internet affects modern societies. The author notes the following features: up-and-co-ming use of hypertext, virtual presence, interactivity. It is emphasized that the development and introduction of Internet technologies does not necessarily lead to some positive results known in advance. It is concluded that the development of information technologies and their implementation in public life will continue to have a significant impact on the development of the society, including its political system, which makes it relevant to study thoroughly Internet technologies in general and their impact on the society in particular.