HENRY THOREAU’S IDEAS ON CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE AND THE MODERN POLITICAL PROCESS Zalysin Igor Yurievich, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor. <...> Position: Head of Political Science and Law chair. <...> Place of employment: Moscow State University of Environmental Engineering. <...> E-mail: izal@rambler.ru Annotation: The article examines the theoretical heritage of Henry Thoreau on civil disobedience, showing both positive and controversial aspects of his concept. <...> The conclusions about the possibility of using the tactics of civil disobedience in modern political struggle, analyzes the risks involved. <...> Literature list: Zhirnov P.O. Social and political views of GD Thoreau: A Sociological Analysis. <...> Zalysin I.Y., Zhdanov S.P. Using materials of television programs in the study of subjects of criminal law and political science series / / "Gaps in the Russian legislation", 2012. <...>