PATRIOTIC EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AS AN OBJECT OF SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

Purpose. The analysis of actual problems of patriotic education of Russian student youth. Methods. The authors carry out a sociological study concerning the attitude of students of Ukhta state technical University to the issues of patriotism as a value and various aspects of patriotic education. Results and scientific novelty. The article studies and reveals the role and importance of Patriotic education in our society. In the centuries-old history of the Russia patriotism has always acted and should be the basis of the system of values of its citizens, regardless of the prevailing culturally conditioned type of patriotism. At present, the problems of Patriotic education in Russia come from the objective impossibility of unambiguous interpretation of the concept of «patriotism». Nevertheless, now it is patriotism that forms the basis of the integration of the new society, and the process of Patriotic upbringing acquires uniformity through state normative documents. The generation of young Russians demonstrates the predominance of patriotism of the state type, peaceful moods and interest in the activities of Patriotic organizations. The authors conclude that young people should play the most active role in overcoming the crisis of patriotic education by reviving a culture of conscious patriotism. This is possible only with the consolidation of the activities of state institutions, the institution of the family, the Russian education system and the media.