Abstract

The article examines the activities of non-profit organizations and youth self-government bodies in Russia and how it influences the youth political activity. The work system of civil society institutions, the forms, and directions of their work, various approaches to determining the political needs of Russian youth are presented. Without a transformation of directions and activity approaches, these institutions cannot reach large groups of young people and involve them in political activity. The study examines the possibility of pooling resources, creating joint coordination structures that will bring to a qualitatively new level the possibilities of the youth's political socialization and activity.

Key words: Non-profit organizations, political participation, protest sentiments, youth self-government