Civil and ethno-national perceptions of information and ideological influences on the mass consciousness of Kazakhstan

Abstract

Mass consciousness largely determines the social and cultural face of modern Kazakhstani society. The formation of mass consciousness of Kazakhstan was influenced by cultural, historical and socio-political prerequisites that determined the content and features of its ideological, religious, civilizational and political-ideological foundations. As in any other society, mass consciousness in Kazakhstan experiences various internal and external influences that affect the philosophical, religious and political foundations of mass consciousness. In the context of the increasing intensity of geopolitical, religious, civilizational, socio-economic processes in the modern world and in the post-Soviet space, the impact on mass consciousness is increasing, challenges to the national identity and sovereignty of Kazakhstan are growing. At the same time, crisis situations affecting the mass consciousness of Kazakhstan carry opportunities for its positive development, strengthening its philosophical, religious and political foundations, contributing to the consolidation of Kazakhstani society.The article examines civil and ethno-national perceptions of information and ideological influences on the mass consciousness of Kazakhstan based on the material of a mass sociological survey, expert interviews and focus groups. Analysis of the data of the sociological study shows that some information attacks on the mass consciousness of Kazakhstan can cause ethno-national perceptions among representatives of various ethnic groups, which poses a threat to interethnic stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. The article shows that civil perceptions of information influences are one of the main ways to counter threats to interethnic stability in Kazakhstan.