Sociocultural constants as a determinant in the ideological structuring and conceptualization of moderate conservatism in Russia

The formation of conservative values in Russia has deep historical and cultural roots tied to the evolution of traditional values, cultural constants, institutional transformations, and cognitive shifts. The relevance of this study stems from the growing significance of conservative values amid globalization challenges and the resurgence of interest in national identity. The current stage of Russian societal development necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the historical and cultural prerequisites that ensure the stability and reproduction of these values. The study aims to identify the historical and cultural factors contributing to the formation and evolution of conservative values in Russia and to define their role within the sociopolitical and cultural context. The methodology is based on an interdisciplinary approach, combining historical analysis, discourse analysis, and comparative methods, which together systematize sociocultural determinants as factors of conceptual ideological formation. The study identifies key historical and cultural factors, such as the continuity of state sacralization, Orthodox traditions, the influence of patriarchal structures, and the role of state and public institutions in reinforcing traditional values. Particular attention is paid to cognitive changes driven by modernization, which, despite its destabilizing potential, has facilitated the reinterpretation and adaptation of conservative values to new realities. The milestones in the evolution of Russian conservative thought are analyzed in the context of transmitting and interpreting cultural constants. These constants are examined as determinants and successive semantic pillars of moderate conservatism, representing a contemporary Russian vector in the evolution of classical conservatism. The study emphasizes that the emerging demand for a moderately conservative political paradigm is linked to the progressive revival of Russia’s sovereignty and heightened tensions with the West. Conservative values in Russia not only serve as a foundation for social stability but also act as tools for preserving cultural identity amid institutional and cognitive changes, necessitating resistance to external destructive influences in a geopolitically tense environment. The authors highlight that the materials presented may serve as a starting point for further in-depth analysis of sociocultural constants as determinants and developmental factors of moderate conservatism.