Methodological issues of developing the class consciousness of the Russian youth

The study deals with the development of youth consciousness as a key element in the system of society and state advancement. The place of a person is determined in the system of the class organization of productive business. The research notes that the diversified market relations make the classes more flexible. The class structure of contemporary Russian society is considered. The paper emphasizes that social class division in the post-industrial society is based on the educational level and knowledge of people (according to V.L. Inozemtsev). The focus is on such category as the new middle class; its extension is a consequence of the information revolution. This class is mainly represented by intellectuals relying on human resources rather than economic ones (cultural capacity, knowledge, skills). The author identifies factors updating class problems among the Russian youth which lead to the antagonistic aspect of class thinking. It is concluded that the new middle class plays the prominent role in the country’s future development. It is possible to use constructively the capacity of youth groups tending to perceive patriotic attitude in order to stabilize the situation and develop Russian society.