Russian society: state, possible directions of development: socio-philosophical aspect

Based on the analysis of the international political situation, the article identifies the main factors influencing Russia and substantiates the reasons for the Russia–West confrontation. A structural and functional civilizational model has been constructed and a philosophical and social analysis of the directions of development of Russian society has been carried out, the ways of forming a new worldview paradigm based on the spiritual development of man and society, its value system, have been identified. It is shown that the main form of human activity is a triad: activity, behavior and communication in society. During the period of the Russia-West confrontation, it is necessary to modernize all spheres of culture based on their spiritual and moral values, mentality, and ethics. It is necessary to create a culturally creative, spiritual and intellectual Russian elite, the basic characteristics of which are: a high level of mental abilities, creative activity, commitment to the highest ideals of morality.

national elite, Eurasian local civilization, functional-system approach, unipolar world, civilizational security, personality system, personal capital, socio-political system, ideology