Grassroots civic activity in the Yaroslavl Region. Issues and development trends
https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6339-2024-3-184-203
Abstract
The article studies the main characteristics of grassroots civic engagement. At the moment, there are many examples of the successful influence of civil initiatives on specific decisions and actions of the authorities. The growth of civil movements and the development of Internet technologies have led to the fact that many initiatives began to be formed “from below” from citizens and public organizations. The key role in that process is played by the interaction between the grassroots actors of civil society and government representatives, as a result of which political action is taking place to address specific issues. The present work gives the definition of the concept of “grassroots civic activity” and presents the results of the study that identify the main factors and issues that affect grassroots civic activity, as well as identify prospects and trends in the development of grassroots civic initiatives in the Yaroslavl region. In addition, the technologies and elements that stimulate the development of grassroots civic engagement are highlighted. It is certain that the activation of grassroots civic initiatives manifests itself out of sync, which is explained by the specifics of a particular region and the level of socio-economic development of the territories.
Supporting agencies: The study was carried out at the expense of the funds of the YarSU Development Program until 2030, project No. GM-2023-5 “Grassroots civic activity in the Yaroslavl region: regulatory regulation and implementation practices”.
About the Authors
A. V. Sokolov
P.G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandr V. Sokolov, Dr. of Sci. (Political Science), associate professor
14, Sovetskaya Str., Yaroslavl, 150003
P. A. Babajanyan
P.G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Papik A. Babajanyan
14, Sovetskaya Str., Yaroslavl, 150003
D. A. Prusov
P.G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Denis A. Prusov, P.G.
14, Sovetskaya Str., Yaroslavl, 150003
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Sokolov A.V., Babajanyan P.A., Prusov D.A. Grassroots civic activity in the Yaroslavl Region. Issues and development trends. RSUH/RGGU Bulletin Series "Political Science. History. International Relations". 2024;(3):184-203. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6339-2024-3-184-203
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