Problems of theoretical definition of essence of the religious fundamentalism phenomenon in the public consciousness

Actuality of this topic due to the same stimulation and ethnic conflicts and religious conflicts, the danger of active intrusion of religion in the social, political and economic life of the North Caucasian republics. One of the main problems of modern Russia is to achieve civil peace and harmony, religious tolerance, combating the spread of Islamic extremism and terrorism, national security. The term "extremism" is derived from the Latin word "Extremus" and translates as "extreme" in the semantic meaning - both extreme views and actions (usually in the policy). The author notes, "Extreme" Extremism is expressed often in the use of force, aggression, banditry, inciting hatred, and so on. N. Let us try to describe briefly the phenomenon of religious revival in Russia [3. pp. 230]. Revitalization and growth of extremism, in most cases, are related to: socioeconomic crisis, the deterioration of the living standards of the general population, a totalitarian political regime in which the authorities suppress opposition persecuted dissent.