Methods of Countering the Threat of Information Impact on the Spiritual Sphere of Russia

Authors

  • Andrey A. Kovalev Northwestern Institute of Management – branch of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-746X-2025-50-1-135-145

Keywords:

information war, man, protection, uniqueness, self-identity, values, confrontation

Abstract

In the context of digitalization and the global spread of information technology, threats aimed at the spiritual sphere of society are increasing. Information warfare is becoming a key tool for influencing mass consciousness, which requires analysis and the search for effective countermeasures. However, despite a significant number of works devoted to the issues of information warfare, aspects of the protection of the spiritual sphere remain insufficiently studied. The purpose of the research is to develop a set of measures aimed at reducing the negative impact of information threats on the spiritual values of Russian society. The paper examines the evolution of information warfare, its impact on the value system, and suggests specific protective measures that take into account historical, cultural, and philosophical aspects. The conclusion is made about the need for a systemic approach to the protection of the spiritual sphere, which covers patriotic education, the development of humanitarian education and legal regulation in the field of information security.

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Author Biography

Andrey A. Kovalev, Northwestern Institute of Management – branch of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation

Candidate of Political Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of State and Municipal Administration, North-Western Institute of Management – branch of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation,
St. Petersburg, Russia
E-mail: kovalev-aa@ranepa.ru

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2025-03-30

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Kovalev, A. A. (2025). Methods of Countering the Threat of Information Impact on the Spiritual Sphere of Russia. NOMOTHETIKA: Philosophy. Sociology. Law, 50(1), 135-145. https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-746X-2025-50-1-135-145

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