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The research demonstrates the study of the functioning of „power" concept in the media discourse space of Russian and English-speaking media. It also aims at understanding the role of discursive power in the life of the younger generation whose consciousness is much more exposed to the influence of the present-day media and consequently to the language of power in the digital media context. To better perceive the "power" concept and its effect on the young people’s consciousness, free associative and graphic exper...

The article reviews the results of empirical research, which is focused on the position of youth in the Russian education system. The research was conducted among Russian young people in 2017-2018; the statistical population of Russia is represented by total sample of 1600 responders. Problems of involvement of young people in the educational system and satisfaction with the educational system are considered through the prism of the social context. The following issues were identified within the framework of the s...

In the context of the global crisis (linked to rapid depletion of natural resources, climate change, polarisation of living standards, an increase in inequalities, etc.) experienced in the early 21st century, culture is considered a resource of unlimited sustainability potential. Therefore, the policy documents of Latvia state that the future of Latvia should be based on a core of values that do not require intense utilisation of physical resources. In such a situation, the value of human capital is at the forefro...

The article contains the results of an empirical study of Russian youth. A study conducted by the author in years 2017-2018. The study used quantitative method for collecting primary data (survey) and a qualitative method (in-depth interviews). During the survey the all-Russian sample of Russian youth of 1600 respondents was reached. The study raises questions about life values of Russian young people. Life values of young people are revealed through the study of the attitude of young people to their future, throu...