“Pension capital” in representations of large cities residents: the experience of sociological analysis

The article discusses the possibility of applying theories human and social capital to sociological study “pension capital”. authors methodologically substantiate that capital” in modern Russia already has certain institutional characteristics. On example an applied carried out with financial support a grant from Russian Foundation for Basic Research, it is revealed public opinion residents large cities dominated by attitudes towards paternalistic, traditional ways forming pension capital. Responsibility future provision pensions massively entrusted state institutions townspeople. Alternative sources savings are perceived population as secondary, not enjoying special trust. team comes conclusion among active citizens, groups formed have potential formation