In present day realities there is a growing need to build a dialogue between the government and civil society, to increase the degree of citizen participation in administrative and state activities. The best opportunity for building such effective interaction is the Internet. Digital feedback platforms can play a significant role in this interaction. They demonstrate interests of the society, make it possible to identify and promptly solve the existing problems, as well as facilitate the involvement of citizens in the preparation and decision-making process. The authors conducted an expert survey to identify the features of digital feedback platform functioning. As part of the study, the factors that stimulate the authorities to establish digital platforms have been identified. The authors also identified the degree of involvement of citizens in digital platforms in Russian regions. The study helped to identify the barriers of digital platforms development and theirs widespread use. The authors formulated recommendations for further elaboration and promotion of digital platforms.

Sokolov Alexander Vladimirovich, Doctor of Sciences (Political Science), Head, Department of Socio-Political Theories P. G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University, 14, Sovetskaya st., Yaroslavl, 150003, Russian Federation, e-mail: alex8119@mail.ru

Komarov Oleg Evgenievich, Postgraduate, Department of Socio-Political Theories P. G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University, 14, Sovetskaya st., Yaroslavl, 150003, Russian Federation, e-mail: oleg93komarov@mail.ru

Sokolov A.V., Komarov O.E. Digital Feedback Platforms. The Bulletin of Irkutsk State University. Series Political Science and Religion Studies, 2021, vol. 36, pp. 26-37. https://doi.org/10.26516/2073-3380.2021.36.26 (in Russian)

digital platforms, feedback, communication, Internet technologies, Internet, citizens' applications, e-participation.

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