Social movements and political parties as factors of the political process: the specifics and nature of their relationship

The article explores the interaction between political parties and social movements, highlighting their key differences in nature, strategies and impact on society. The dynamic nature of relations is emphasized, where some social movements become objects of strategies of political parties to mobilize support and change public opinion. The evolution of social movements into political parties is analyzed and their important role in expressing civic opinion and influencing the political process is emphasized.