In an era of digital transformation influenced by geopolitical processes, the study of national-state identity is crucial for understanding societal dynamics. This research aims to assess the development dynamics of national-state identity among residents of Crimea, which has been undergoing reintegration since 2014, and to evaluate the functionality of relevant socialization models. Selected political-psychological studies of Crimean youth, the most actively socialized political group, combined with an original cross-sectional study, facilitated the necessary conclusions. On one hand, there is a positive dynamic in the development of the civic component of national-state identity, wherein representatives of various ethnic groups establish associative ties with Russia, differing in nature according to their ethnicity. Conversely, the political consciousness of young Crimeans is characterized by political absenteeism and weak ideological expression. Respondents’ answers also reveal a tendency to abstain from political participation and to focus on personal development within the context of civic identity. Notably, ethnicity plays a significant role: the identity of Crimean Tatars is based on regional and religious components, that of Ukrainians on regional components, while Russians’ identity maintains a more national-political component. Thus, despite the socio-political development of Crimea over the past decade establishing a robust foundation for the construction of Russian national-state identity, driven by the federal narrative, it remains challenging to positively assess the functionality of the corresponding socialization models. Considering the specificities of the sample and the current tensions in the information field, further clarifying research appears necessary.
national-state identity; Crimea, Russia; socialisation; interviewing; political consiousness; formation; ethnicity; politcal values.