Empowerment of the disempowered: Assessing the impact of young Muscovites through ecological practices

Over the past few decades, the problem of environmental degradation has become particularly significant in global public discourse, with states, international organizations and the general public articulating the urgency of ecological problems (UN Environment 2021). Russia is no exception, as, according to opinion polls, half the population believes that the overall ecological situation in the world – in Russia and especially in their place of residence – is getting worse (FOM 2021). The most recent ecological disasters and catastrophes make the need for environmental action all the more pressing (VCIOM 2019; FOM 2021). Yet when it comes to caring for