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Трансформация менталитета и жизнеспособность российской цивилизации
Transformation of mentality and viability of the Russian civilization

Author(s): Nikolai Nikolaevich Vasilyev
Subject(s): Education, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Applied Sociology, Social differentiation
Published by: Ивановский государственный университет
Keywords: Russian civilization; morality; mental foundations; intelligentsia; elite;

Summary/Abstract: The article traces the directions of transformation of the Russian mental foundations. Considered are such categories as feeling of national dignity, self-respect — self-disrespect; readiness for fight, civil activity — lack of will; religiousness — godlessness; collegiality — individualism; not moneymaking — greed; justice — benefit. The conclusion is drawn that decomposition of civilization bases begins with elite of society and various groups which have joined it.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 85-103
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Russian