Rossiiskoe Obschestvo i Vyzovy Vremeni. Kniga 2 Rossiiskoe Obschestvo i Vyzovy Vremeni. Kniga 2 / Pod red. M.K.Gorshkov, V.V. Petukhov. [Russian society and challenges of the time. Book Two / Gorshkov, M.K., Petukhov, V.V. – editors.]. Moscow: zdatelstvo Ves Mir, 2015. 432 p. ISBN 978-5-7777-0604-1Foreword Conclusion AbstractThe book presents a multidimensional analysis of the second wave of national sociological monitoring the status and dynamics of the Russian society in the context of challenges and threats, caused by the exposure to foreign policy events and processes and the impact of the economic crisis on the daily lives of Russian citizens. Discusses the features of socio-psychological state of the society of economic behavior patterns, moral and religious orientations of Russians in crisis conditions, it is highlighted and basic situational factors determining the General attitude of the Russian society at a critical juncture in its historical development.For the purposes of comparative analysis used data numerous nationwide sociologycal surveys conducted in previous years of Russian reforms. For sociologists, political scientists,philosophers, economists, historians, psychologists, jurists and students and postgraduates of relevant specialties.Keywords:society russia crisis democracy identity interethnic harmony religion communication For citation:Rossiiskoe Obschestvo i Vyzovy Vremeni. Kniga 2 / Pod red. M.K.Gorshkov, V.V. Petukhov. [Russian society and challenges of the time. Book Two / Gorshkov, M.K., Petukhov, V.V. – editors.]. Moscow: zdatelstvo Ves Mir, 2015. 432 p. Contenthide contentsshow contentsForeword 7 SECTION ONE The socio-economic situation of Russians in times of crisis 12 Chapter 1. Features of the social and psychological crisis state of society: from 1998 to 2015 12 Chapter 2. The impact of the economic crisis on the daily lives of Russian citizens 31 Chapter 3. Professional groups in crisis and their response to new realities of life 61 Chapter 4. The economic situation and mood of various demographic groups during crisis 88 SECTION TWO Democracy of participation: institutional crisis and new prospects 112 Chapter 5. Democracy in the view of Russians: increased optimism against a background of institutional crisis 112 Chapter 6. Trust in public and political institutions 130 Chapter 7. Political and social participation: new practices 150 Chapter 8. Self-government without self-organization: what is more important – form or content? 165 SECTION THREE Integration potential of Russia 176 Chapter 9. Civic and ethnic identity of Russians: compatibility or confrontation 176 Chapter 10. Identity and attitudes of young people in inter-ethnic communication 198 Chapter 11. Resource of inter-ethnic harmony in a deteriorating economic situation and foreign policy 212 SECTION FOUR Religious senses in modern Russia 233 Chapter 12. Religion in the institutional view: political perspectives and values 233 Chapter 13. The religious and confessional factor and secularity of state 253 Chapter 14. The consolidating potential of inter-ethnic and inter-religious cooperation in Russia 273 Chapter 15. Belief and religion: moral imperatives and socio-cultural significance 293 SECTION FIVE Reformed Russia: new subjects and new trends in the sphere of morals and communications practice 314 Chapter 16. "Self-sufficient Russians" and their life priorities 314 Chapter 17. Public morality in the context of social transformations 346 Chapter 18. Information and communications practices of Russians