Abstract
The article examines the impact of socio-cultural needs on the formation of national identity of youth. The article presents the results of the study of socio-cultural needs characterizing national citizenship of the Russian youth: the need for preserving the traditions of society, its institutions and values; to follow the norms of morality; belonging to the country and their citizenship, language and traditions; acceptance; to protect the interests of the country and its people; feeling pride for the country; to have freedom of religion; to follow the traditions and norms of the society; to serve for the good of their homeland; for maintaining the familiar way of life; for idealism; for readiness to sacrifice oneself for the sake of others. The authors have concluded that national identity of the Russian youth is formed through awareness of uniting values, that are associated with patriotism, spiritual dimensions of culture, and the formation of personal identity. The content of civil-national identity has been revealed. It includes needs in conservation of society traditions, their institutes and values; in following moral standards; in belonging to the country and citizenship, language and traditions; in protection of the motherland and nation interests; in the necessity to be proud of the one’s country.
Highlights
IntroductionIts citizenship and patriotism became one of the main vectors of state policy
Formation of youth identity, its citizenship and patriotism became one of the main vectors of state policy
The unraveled content indicates the desire to be a part of their culture and traditions, patriotism and the desire of young people for national identity
Summary
Its citizenship and patriotism became one of the main vectors of state policy. Civil identity is formed by concentration at the most important individual’s aspirations. It represents the level of public spirit, the unity of government and society. Civil identity is a consolidation factor of the country interest, which shows political and spiritual society wholeness. Civil identity is caused by understanding of the historical commonness of territories, law and institutions, political equality for citizens, trust for political institutions, civil ideology and culture unity, the wish for being a part of the state [1]. The education system plays a vital role in establishing national identity and education of the citizen. 80-95% of young people polled say they consider themselves Russians and feel their bond with Russia, and 70% responded that they feel a strong bond with the citizens of Russia [2]
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