Political culture of Russian society: traditions and innovations

The author analyzes the phenomenon of Russian political culture, the impact on it and the features of Russia’s historical path. Special attention is paid to the phenomenon of statehood of Russian political culture, the importance of continuity, preservation and development of shared memory of generations, primarily relying on the moral foundations of national culture. It is noted that the process of development, innovative reforms in various aspects of social life, brings about changes in political culture that while preserving the inherent “paternalistskie” features, is becoming increasingly activist and traits type, which is associated with democratization, formation of civil society in contemporary Russia while preserving and developing the traditions of civic political culture.