The problem of the choice of Russian strategy for its further development in the conditions of growing global problems, worsening geopolitical situation, the systemic crisis of culture. Concluded that today the capitalist path of development is unacceptable for Russia as a long-term strategic perspective, as it is strategically dangerous in terms of Russia’s transition to a sustainable development model. No less important is the fact that this way is not acceptable to the Russians in the spiritual sense, as the main idea of capitalism is not in harmony with the Russian consciousness.