«This is my kinlist»: visual studies of all Russian civil identity among youth

This article examines the construction of Russian civic identity, which remains controversial due to the intangible, spiritual nature of this concept. The relevance of this topic is determined by the need for a theoretical understanding of identity in the context of the transformation of social symbols. The purpose of the study is to formalize the elements of the Russian civilizational code. A unique visual database, developed using the author's photo-elicitation method, served as the empirical basis. Methods of visual research, photo interviews, and semiotic analysis were used. As a result, stable symbols and structures were identified that reflect the specific nature of Russian identity and its dynamics in modern digital environments.