Pitkevich V. Activities of political youth organizations of Russia's leading political parties (the 1990s – beginning of the XXI century)

The object of the research – political youth organizations of Russia's leading political parties in 1990s – beginning of the XXI century. The purpose of research: a comprehensive analysis of the activities of political youth organizations and to determine their place in the , social and political life of the Russian Federation in 1990s - beginning of the XXI century. The methods: formal logic method, the method of analysis, synthesis method, a statistical method; historical-comparative, historical-typological, problem-chronological, structural-functional, historical-genetic, method of expert estimations. Scientific novelty: the dissertation is the first comprehensive study of the history of Russian political activity of youth organizations, dependent from Russian political parties in the 1990s – at the beginning of the XXI century; features of formation, development and functioning of political youth organizations in the context of cooperation with political parties are researched; therefore, the dependence of youth associations from the leading parties of Russia was traced; the classification of youth associations in accordance with their ideology, structure, as well as forms and methods of activity is proposed; the position of young people in youth associations system is determined; the prospects of career growth within youth organizations are revealed; a periodization of political youth organizations, which is based on the socio-political processes in Russia, as well as the impact of international politics is proposed; particular qualities of relations with the authorities, the social importance of youth organizations, as well as their place in the political process are showcased. Practical value of research: the materials of research can be used in the preparation of scientific and popular-scientific works, to develop a special course on modern history in higher educational institutions. Sphere of use: higher educational institutions.