PROBLEM THINKING OF RUSSIANS AT SOCIOLOGICAL DIMENSION (FOR EXAMPLE, MAGNITOGORSK)

Abstract

Purpose. To identify the main concerns of the perception of the population; reveal the degree of Russians' interest in policy. Methods. Authors have analyzed the data of sociological research on problem thinking of the Russians by using ability to poll for research degree of political interest and activity of the Magnitogorsk' inhabitants. Results. In the opinion of the population there are some actual problems of city life. The article raises the problem of the low level of political interest of Magnitogorsk' residents in theme of politics and political events. The authors noted the paramount interest of the life's material aspects, its economic factors. Scientific novelty. The article presents the results of a sociological survey of the Magnitogorsk population, conducted by the authors in March, 2015, that described the basic problems of the city, the level of interest in political life of the country, the awareness about the ongoing election of deputies of the Legislative Assembly of Chelyabinsk region, Magnitogorsk City Assembly deputies, as well as the level of participation population in these political events. Also, the authors considered the main causes of low civic engagement.