Comparative analysis of youth movements (using the example of the Komsomol and the “Movement of the First”)

The article describes the youth movements of Russia from different times, namely the Komsomol and the All-Russian public-state movement of children and youth «Movement of the First» using the method of comparative analysis. In this research we analyzed young movements’ evolution state role in history of the USSR, later in history of Russian Federation. As a materials for better research we used published articles about parts of topic. Youth policy of different periods of our country is mixed with historical events and with changing of government in our country. As a hypothesis of this research we consumed that «Movement of the First» is modern version of Komsomol that supports traditional values among the younger generation. These movements are one of the engines of youth policy. History of youth policy in Russia has main periods: Komsomol and communism among young people, the collapse of the USSR and uncertainty and newest period – a time of challenges and threats to the country’s traditional values.

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