Civic socialization characterizes the process by which each individual assimilates a certain system of knowledge, norms, values, and traditions in the labor, political, and legal spheres of activity in his life, enabling him to function as a full-fledged member of society. It is defined by three elements: (1) professional socialization, which enables the young person to acquire knowledge and learn labor skills and gain experience in one or several professions; (2) legal socialization, which is designed to do away with legal nihilism among young people and to explain to each young citizen what his rights and obligations are; (3) political socialization, which serves to enhance each individual's active involvement in the protection of his rights and freedoms and in the administration of state and civic affairs. In this article, the author focuses on the role of the subjective factor in "the activity of the various educational institutions with respect to the civic socialization of young people in school." The author observes how young people's political self-awareness has yet to show a firm tendency to rise, and they tend to be alienated from the state. There is a rise in apathy and cynicism among young people; they do not have faith in the official policies proclaimed by the structures of ruling authority.