Power and society: search for the ways of formation of mutual trust

The article considers the issues associated with the low level of political trust in modern Russia and its consequences for the political regime; it also considers the sources of political trust and the ways of its formation. The article summarizes the most important theoretical and practical aspects using the works of researchers specializing in this field and fundamental texts on the subject. The author emphasizes the special responsibility of the government for the building of mutual trust in politics. He suggests some ways to build political trust, focused on public awareness, education, and involvement of society in joint activitie