Motivation for participation of the younger and older generations in political protests as viewed by Russians (based on interview material)

This article is based on the materials of a non-standardized interview conducted in Ivanovo, St. Petersburg and Makhachkala to reveal public perception following: youth participation protest rallies, low activity North Caucasus, reasons for non-participation older generation rallies. It was found that which younger generations are involved depends age political preferences respondents as well regional specifics. Respondents with liberal views tend assume awareness young people taking part protests. Most who support present government, have communist or not interested politics general see youth’s unreasonable, conformist following fashion, but at same time such admit focused fighting their rights. The from Ivanovo Petersburg, regardless preferences, explain Caucasus by fact special upbringing region, while it pressure families communities relatives. motives behind elders rallies viewed fear worsening living conditions changes general. opinion mostly expressed authorities.