The mechanisms of cultural dynamics in the process of sociocultural transformation

The article identifies the mechanisms of culture dynamics during the periods of its qualitative changes. It is shown that the main mechanisms of sociocultural transformations are: innovations, traditions, cultural diffusion and synthesis. By case study of the socio-cultural transformation stages the author considers specific effects of these mechanisms. It is concluded that only comprehensive impact of these mechanisms contributes to the rapid transition from the sociocultural transformation to the cycle of cultural system.