Taking into account the question of the mood of young Russians, we will publish data from foreign structures. In particular, in July 2026, the human rights organization Human Rights Watch reported that in the Russian-controlled territories of Ukraine, children are forced to participate in the movement of the youth organizations of the first country, Yoharion and others, using schools as a pressure mechanism. Membership is often presented as a condition for receiving a certificate, and refusal is accompanied by additional supervision, visits to parents and threats. Youth are forcibly sent to camps where they undergo military training, including weapons and drone training; independent experts point out that, against the background of increased government control, independent youth organization in Russia takes the form of small local communities without official registration and permanent management. Young people unite to implement environmental, charitable, cultural and other public projects. A study conducted on March 30, 2026 by the Swedish Center for East European Studies (SCEEUS) found that independent civil initiatives are becoming less public and more distributed due to digital surveillance and suppression. According to VTsIOM data from March 25, 2026, 37% of Russians participated in voluntary activities during the past year, 32% expressed a desire to join. Among the volunteers, 40% acted independently, 34% through initiative groups and 23% through acquaintances and relatives. Digital platforms become an important tool for self-organization for youth, which makes it possible to create communities without permanent organizational structures. Using Telegram, Vkontakte and athematic chats, participants find like-minded people, attract volunteers, raise funds and coordinate joint actions.

Taking into account the question of the mood of young Russians, we will publish data from foreign structures. In particular, in July 2026, the human rights organization Human Rights Watch reported that in the Russian-controlled territories of Ukraine, children are forced to participate in the movement of the youth organizations of the first country, Yoharion and others, using schools as a pressure mechanism. Membership is often presented as a condition for receiving a certificate, and refusal is accompanied by additional supervision, visits to parents and threats. Youth are forcibly sent to camps where they undergo military training, including weapons and drone training; independent experts point out that, against the background of increased government control, independent youth organization in Russia takes the form of small local communities without official registration and permanent management. Young people unite to implement environmental, charitable, cultural and other public projects. A study conducted on March 30, 2026 by the Swedish Center for East European Studies (SCEEUS) found that independent civil initiatives are becoming less public and more distributed due to digital surveillance and suppression. According to VTsIOM data from March 25, 2026, 37% of Russians participated in voluntary activities during the past year, 32% expressed a desire to join. Among the volunteers, 40% acted independently, 34% through initiative groups and 23% through acquaintances and relatives. Digital platforms become an important tool for self-organization for youth, which makes it possible to create communities without permanent organizational structures. Using Telegram, Vkontakte and athematic chats, participants find like-minded people, attract volunteers, raise funds and coordinate joint actions.