Totalitarianism. Its essence, signs, elements

The article discusses the origin of totalitarianism and its features as a form of political governance. It examines the history of the emergence of totalitarian regimes, their signs, social and cultural foundations. Important aspects are the use of ideology, terror and the monopoly of power to maintain the regime, as well as the psychological ideas that underlie it. The article also draws attention to the importance of awareness of the negative consequences of the totalitarian regime and the need to combat it.