Digitalization of Ethnopolitical Processes in the Russian Federation: The Problem Statement

The article examines various aspects of the evolution of ethnopolitical processes in Russia, influenced by technological transformation and its socio-political consequences. The purpose of this article is to apply the concept of digitalization to ethnopolitical processes as a form of political process. The theoretical and methodological framework of the paper is an analysis of scientific discourse in the digitalization field, as well as a topological approach that allowed placing ethnopolitical processes in digital space. After reviewing the main theoretical approaches to studying the digitalization of politics, the author outlines its key manifestations in interethnic relations, identifying the risks and opportunities. It is concluded that the penetration of new technologies into issues of identity of individual and group social actors is a crucial factor in the digitalization of ethnopolitical processes. It is shown that these phenomena lead to both a potential increase in the political actors’ number and an expansion of available tools for political activism. Based on an analysis of the State National Policy Strategy until 2036 the author concludes that internet technologies are increasingly playing a significant role in its structure. The conclusion outlines potential areas for further research.