Popular conservatisms and the structure of Russian society
Journal: Post-Soviet Affairs
Year: 2024

The literature on Russia’s conservative turn focuses on the state program to embed conservative values in a top-down process of narrative construction that links shared history, lived experiences, and events. Relying on the unique LegitRuss survey evidence collected in 2021, we complement this research by exploring how values-based cleavages structure Russian society, bind distinct social groups, and reflect congruence between the Kremlin’s conservative messaging and popular political attitudes.