Role Of Regional Elites To Counter Manifestations Of Extremism And Terrorism

The publication analyzes the socio-economic, political and legal measures taken in the course of countering extremism manifestations, and associated with the activities of the state, government, including legal structures, business elites, including the regional ones, which formed a society based on private property. The formation and spread of extremism and terrorism are analyzed theoretically and methodologically. Despite being different, the terms “extremism” and “terrorism” are closely interconnected. Extremism in politics is defined as a commitment to extreme, radical views and modus operandi on the part of individuals or social groups. In Russia, much attention is paid to legal and political measures to counter extremism and terrorism. Appropriate laws allowing for the prevention and counteraction to extremism and terrorism have been adopted at the state level. An important role in countering extremism and terrorism in society is played by local political and religious elites, who use the ethno-cultural resource, customs and traditions of peoples to counteract, as well as to form the proper view and behavior in society among the younger generation aiming young people at creative activity and overcoming radical sentiment. General and specific methods for studying them are revealed, and their internal interconnection is considered. Considerable attention is paid to political and legal measures to counter extremism and terrorism, the role of regional elites involved in counteraction based on ethnic traditions and values is specified.