GENDER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN MODERN RUSSIA

This article deals with the characteristics of civic activism and its gender aspects in modern Russia. The authors have conducted research on trends and components of civil activity in Russian regions (Subjects of the Russian Federation) and Russia in general. The paper analyzes development of new forms of social control of the regional and federal authorities, dialogue mechanisms between the government and representatives of various social movements and groups, planned and existing legislation to ensure that these dialogues are acceptable for performance. The paper analyzes a variety of surveys on current trends of civic engagement in community, studies the gender issue and prospects for development in Russia, and examines the state of public control mechanisms and its regional characteristics.