The idea of justice in the Russian mentality (the case of modern students)
Research Article
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Sorokina S.N., Krikun E.V. The idea of justice in the Russian mentality (the case of modern students). Humanities of the South of Russia. 2026. Vol. 15. No. 2. P. 195-207. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18522/2227-8656.2026.2.15 (in Russ.).
Abstract
Objective of the study is to explore the understanding of the phenomenon of justice among contemporary student youth.Methodological basis of the study. The research employed historical-philosophical, dialectical, and axiological methods to examine the concept of justice as understood by modern student youth (based on students of Belgorod State Agrarian University). In the study, historical-philosophical, dialectical, and axiological methods are used to study the problem of justice as understood by modern student youth (using the example of students of the Belgorod State Agrarian University)
Results of the study show that justice is a priority in the value system of modern youth and is among the five most significant, along with responsibility, love of freedom, compassion, and patriotism.
Prospects of the study. The study found that appealing to a traditional understanding of justice in modern times helps to guide the younger generation toward following this idea in their behavior.
Keywords:
spiritual values, moral approach, social and legal approach, justice, student youth
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Biotechnologies and innovations in agribusiness : Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference, Maysky, September 19-20, 2018. Maisky: V.Ya. Gorin Belgorod State Agrarian University, 2018; 438 p.
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Received: 14.11.2025
Accepted: 24.04.2026
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