Militarization of Regional Political Culture in the Conditions of the SMO

The modern proxy conflict in Ukraine is significantly transforming the political culture of the Russian border regions, increasing the militarization of public consciousness and institutional practices. The Kursk Region as a border subject of the Russian Federation demonstrates the characteristic features of this transformation: the growing influence of law enforcement agencies, militaristic rhetoric in public discourse, and the reorientation of local social programs to the defense context.