The classification of population in Oryol region according to the degree of social tension by means of cluster analysis

The article describes the method of cluster analysis applied to classify the population of Oryol region according to the degree of social tension. The study reveals the following clusters: “people denying the public protest”, “active oppositionists”, “inert dissatisfied people”, “passive pessimists”, “prosperous conservatives”, and “latent oppositionists”. The paper describes the representatives of these six clusters in detail. Based on the analysis results, the author identifies two clusters (latent and active oppositionists) with the high degree of social tension where the representatives are ready to participate in mass protest rallies to some extent. The article provides measures to reduce social tension in the region under review. They include the solution of social, economic and public utility problems, the promotion of authority actions through mass media.