Sociological study of protest mood of modern youth

The article deals with the basic concepts of protest mood of young people. Based on the analysis of the works of scientists and researchers devoted to the study of the protest potential and political activity of young people, a study was conducted to identify the level and causes of protest moods among modern young people. The results of the study showed the attitude to the current political power in the country, factors affecting the instability of political views of young people, as well as possible ways to solve this problem. It is worth noting that young people actively express their position in relation to the current government and the events taking place in the city through rallies and demonstrations, which are one of the main measures of manifestation of protest moods. The authors show an important role of the corruption in power structures, and in particular, officials-organizers who bribe young people, thereby attracting them to participate in protest actions. The share of those who care about these events, and participate for the idea itself is also large, young people are trying to change the state of affairs, and the current situation in the city of Moscow. Based on the results of the study, the main directions of regulation of this issue are determined.