Interaction Between Government and Society in Modern Russia (based on the results of sociological studies)
In this article the author considers the results of sociological studies on social groups that provide the basis for the forming of middle class in modern Russia. The author describes their characteristics, identity, perception of their own social role and attitudes towards government (political system and its main institutes) and efficiency of implementation of its functions. These characteristics create risks and opportunities in the sphere of interaction between the government and active groups of society. Attributes and attitudes of these social groups determine potential features of the developing Russian middle class: high social activity, specific vision, urge to participate in social and political life and requirements for effective governmental authorities. The author also offers her own interpretation of the results of qualitative analysis.