Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia
Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia is a research topic within Sociology and Political Science. Science Explorer counts 21k research works in it since 1950. 7.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the intersection of youth, identity, and politics in contemporary Russia. It delves into topics such as civic participation, nationalism, social media, protest moods, and the impact of digital generation on political communication. The research also examines the influence of ethnicity and sociological factors on shaping youth identity and political attitudes.
- Youth
- Identity
- Politics
- Social Media
- Civic Participation
- Nationalism
- Sociological Research
- Digital Generation
- Ethnicity
- Protest Moods
- Research works
- 21k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1.6k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 7.3% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +223% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia research?
By volume, Russia and the United States publish the most (4.3k and 585 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Russia 4.3k works
- 2 United States 585 works
- 3 Ukraine 480 works
- 4 China 130 works
- 5 Tajikistan 110 works
- 6 Poland 107 works
- 7 Kazakhstan 87 works
- 8 Germany 81 works
- 9 Belarus 73 works
- 10 Czechia 73 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Lomonosov Moscow State University publishes the most Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia research, followed by National Research University Higher School of Economics and Financial University.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Lomonosov Moscow State UniversityRussia 142 works
- 2 National Research University Higher School of EconomicsRussia 122 works
- 3 Financial UniversityRussia 121 works
- 4 The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public AdministrationRussia 118 works
- 5 Institute of SociologyRussia 114 works
- 6 Weatherford CollegeUnited States 110 works
- 7 Moscow State UniversityTajikistan 107 works
- 8 St Petersburg UniversityRussia 102 works
- 9 Anna Needs Neuroblastoma AnswersUnited States 86 works
- 10 Russian Academy of SciencesRussia 84 works
Who are the leading researchers in Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia include Robert Κ. Merton.
- 1 Robert Κ. Merton United States 1.4k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia research done?
The largest centres of Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia research in 2022–2025 are Moscow (Russia), Saint Petersburg (Russia), Kyiv (Ukraine) and Yekaterinburg (Russia). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in Zionsville, Kostroma and Maykop.
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Moscow Russia 1.7k works
- 2 Saint Petersburg Russia 341 works
- 3 Kyiv Ukraine 172 works
- 4 Yekaterinburg Russia 131 works
- 5 Rostov-on-Don Russia 124 works
- 6 Weatherford United States 110 works
- 7 Dushanbe Tajikistan 110 works
- 8 Kazan’ Russia 105 works
- 9 Novosibirsk Russia 93 works
- 10 Zionsville United States 86 works
Where it is the local speciality
- ZionsvilleUS · 86.2 works352×
- KostromaRU · 27.9 works136×
- MaykopRU · 28.6 works123×
- LipetskRU · 25.8 works88×
- SaranskRU · 38.9 works76×
Location quotient: how much more of its research is in Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia than the world average.
Where is the best place to study Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia?
Among universities, judged by research, Moscow State University, Lomonosov Moscow State University and Financial University score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moscow State UniversityTajikistan | 78.0 | 8.5% | 60.1× | 107 | +572.2% |
| 2 | Lomonosov Moscow State UniversityRussia | 73.3 | 8.0% | 24.9× | 142 | +485.9% |
| 3 | Financial UniversityRussia | 71.2 | 10.0% | 81.2× | 122 | +1863.8% |
| 4 | St Petersburg UniversityRussia | 71.1 | 10.2% | 32.1× | 102 | +954.5% |
| 5 | Ural Federal UniversityRussia | 67.6 | 9.0% | 36.2× | 70 | +1087.2% |
| 6 | Moscow State University of Psychology & EducationRussia | 66.9 | 12.9% | 128.2× | 40 | +620.2% |
| 7 | Kazan Federal UniversityRussia | 64.2 | 7.2% | 35.3× | 64 | +1413.9% |
| 8 | Moscow State Institute of International RelationsRussia | 63.8 | 11.6% | 51.0× | 59 | +129.8% |
| 9 | National Research University Higher School of EconomicsRussia | 63.3 | 10.2% | 44.7× | 122 | +42.6% |
| 10 | National Research Mordovia State UniversityRussia | 63.3 | 9.9% | 79.5× | 38 | +1256.2% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 223% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2021. The fastest-growing topics are Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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