In the article the problems of formation and realization of political potential of new generation of the Russian youth are revealed. The author analyzes specifics of political and social resources of youth as special social and demographic group which, nevertheless, doesn´t possess integrity. Differentiation of the valuable representations of youth causing extent of its integration into activity of the Russian society is given. In the article prospects of development of initiatives of youth as a subject of carrying out the state youth policy are proved. The priorities of the state youth policy aimed at realization of political potential of young citizens through activity of bodies of youth representation are reasoned.
youth, state youth policy, political potential, values
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