This article is devoted to the political sociology section. The problem of civil society is considered, namely the aspect that encourages people to vote in elections. In this regard, the object is civil society, the subject is the factors that induce people to vote in elections (the type and level of elections is not important). As a result, it is necessary to answer the research question: "What motivates people to vote in elections?" Practical application is considered on the example of elections held in the Russian Federation.