Political activity and civic participation of the North Caucasus youth

The purpose of the study is to identify the state, dynamics and direction of the social activity of student youth in the North Caucasus. The article discusses the factors that shape the public consciousness of the younger generation. Scientific novelty lies in the generalization and analysis of the results of sociological surveys of young people in the field of political activity and civic participation. As a result, it was revealed that young people have a high potential for socio-political activity, manifested mainly in social volunteering and forms of network participation. Young people have an actual demand for the formation of a favorable social environment that provides ample opportunities for public participation.