Political culture in Russia: the condition and prospects of development

The article is devoted to the characteristics of the condition and prospects of development of political culture in Russia. The author attempts an analysis of the causes that have led to a decline in the last decade, political activity of Russians and especially young people. Special emphasis is done on providing the dominant influence of the ruling elite in the process of formation of political culture is not always consensual. The author suggests ways to overcome the issues in society that contribute to the reconstruction of the objective history of Russia and raising the level of political culture in the country. The article concludes that the process of formation and establishment of political culture in Russia is in a difficult socio-political situation in the Russian society, and the aggravated geopolitical situation in the world, underlining the need to achieve stability and harmony in the country.