State ideology and the myth of the legitimization of power

The article presents the author’s position on the role of the legal myth of the legitimization of power in the formation of state-national ideology. It is noted that ideology can be considered in a narrow and broad sense. A broad interpretation of ideology presupposes a symbiosis not only of theoretical propositions taken in evaluative discourse, but also of feelings, experiences, moods that make up the emotional-volitional component of ideology and aimed at identifying meanings. The article examines the historical process of the formation of state ideology, in which power in the person of the Tsar, in alliance with the Church, was called upon to ensure the unity and consolidation of Russian society. It is noted that the symbolic nature of myth is capable of giving ideology effective force and ensuring its reception by the people. The mythological environment in the process of an individual acquiring powers of authority is analyzed. Are considered examples of the creation of legal myths of legitimization of power, which reveal their presence throughout both world and domestic history. A special role in the process of mythologization of power is given to a diverse arsenal of means, both legal and moral-religious, to ensure a trusting attitude towards power.

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