Theoretical and Methodological Research on the Development of State Youth Policy in the Digital Age: Educational Aspect

The article examines the role of state youth policy in ensuring the socio-political stability of the state, with an emphasis on the educational component in the digital age. It substantiates the strategic importance of working with young people as a source of innovative potential and, at the same time, a vulnerable group that is sensitive to the challenges of instability. An analysis of contemporary research is conducted, showing the evolution of youth policy from a measure of social support to a comprehensive mechanism for strengthening stability. Particular attention is paid to the educational component of state youth policy, its relationship with civic and patriotic education, as well as the political socialization of young people. Three main approaches to interpreting the relationship between education and youth policy are identified, and practical trends in the integration of educational work into education and youth policy systems are analyzed. It is noted that there is no common understanding of the boundaries and content of the educational component in Russian scientific discourse: the concepts of “political,” “civic,” and “patriotic” education are blurred, which makes it difficult to form a coherent theory and practice of educational policy. The conclusion is made about the need for a conceptual distinction between these categories and a clear institutional positioning of the educational component. This will increase the effectiveness of state youth policy as an instrument of political socialization, the formation of civic identity, and longterm socio-political stability in the context of the digital transformation of society.

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