Power as a Social Phenomenon: The Nature and Importance in the Constructionof the All-Russian Identity

Background/Objectives: Governance as a social phenomenon is a fundamental, in a certain sense "eternal", problem of social and philosophical thought, growing interest of which in the scientific community naturally falls on turning points in social development. Methods/Statistical Analysis: We used the systematic and comprehensive approach that involves the use of cultural, dialectical, ontological methods, as well as methods of historicism and objectivity. Findings: The essence of power as a social phenomenon consists in the social nature of its rationality outward-oriented to a special organization of the environment on the basis of the objectives of the nearest and distant future. The essence of power as a social phenomenon is shown outwardly in the organization of the external environment of achieving a particular result which is determined by it as a target at a certain historical period, based on the interests of the state. The value of power as a social phenomenon in the construction of all-Russian national identity consists in the purposeful use of practices of power at the all-national level, comprising the whole society vertical, where the ultimate goal is consolidation of society. The value of power as a social phenomenon in the construction of all-Russian national identity appears as a fundamental principle of serving simultaneously in several guises: both as a triggering, and as an organizing and guiding principle, directing the energy of the person, group and society as a whole. Applications/Improvements: The successful implementation of the construction of the power of all-Russian national identity will allow simultaneously solving several interrelated problems from the solution of which largely depends the future of Russia: the humanization of interpersonal relations, creating a favorable adaptation climate in the country, consolidation of society.