CONSERVATIVE DISCOURSE IN THE CONCEPTUAL SPACE OF MODERN POLITICAL SCIENCE
The article considers the characteristic features of conservatism as an ideological and philosophical phenomenon, as well as different interpretations of the nature and essence of conservatism. Besides, the causes of its growing demand in the recent political and social context are presented. It is proved that the current drift of the Russian political system in the direction of conservatism is closely connected with the challenge of the relevant agenda of the day and meets the interests of the modern Russian elite.