Concept of an “Ideal State” in Socio-Political Thought and Program Guidelines of Russian Political Parties: History of the Idea and Modern Realities

Abstract

The article analyzes the concept of an “ideal state” in socio-political thought and program guidelines of the leading political parties in modern Russia. The main purpose of the article is to assess state ideals in the world and domestic political discourse as an integral part of the world political culture, which is of decisive importance for the development of national socio-political consciousness in the modern conditions of a renewing Russia.