Basic directions of countering the acts of terrorism

The history of terrorism begins from ancient times because provocations and terror led to the desired political results. Terrorism in modern Russia is a rather complex social phenomenon, which has its own characteristics. The issue of terrorism is becoming particularly relevant today. Terrorism has a public character, designed for mass perception and the creation of appropriate moods. Undoubtedly, terrorism is a serious problem for the entire world community. The eradication of the terrorist threat is considered as one of the priority tasks of the domestic and foreign policy of the Russian state. In the article, the author comes to the conclusion that the effectiveness of countering terrorism can be achieved only through the joint efforts of specially created law enforcement agencies and special services, combining the capabilities of all government structures, branches of government, society, the media and each individual person.

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