To the problem of formation of the political values system of the Russian youth

The article highlights the political priorities of Russian youth. Based on information on the activities of the youth electorate in the presidential elections in Russia in 2018 and the results of sociological research, the author concludes that patriotic sentiments prevail in the value system of Russian youth. At the same time, there is a danger of ignoring the manipulative technologies that influence the youth consciousness in order to spread protest moods.