Patriotism As The Basis Of Civil Identity Of Modern Student Youth[Патриотизм Как Основа Гражданской Идентичности Современной Студенческой Молодежи]

The purpose of the work is to conduct an empirical sociological analysis of patriotism as the basis of the civic identity of modern student youth. Patriotism illustrates the emotional connection of a person with his homeland and a sense of social and cultural connection with his fellow citizens. It is based on universal human values, including openness to other people, care and responsibility for society, respect for history and national culture. The ongoing political, social and cultural changes open up new facets of love for the Motherland, which actualizes the need for patriotic education of new generations. This concept is a socio-cultural factor in the integration of people, ensuring their unification on the basis of common values and love for the Motherland. Patriotism finds its manifestation in citizenship, spiritual unity and conscious activity of the individual in society, confirming the inseparability of man with the state. The empirical basis of the study is based on the results of a sociological survey of students of universities and colleges in Orel (652 respondents were interviewed), conducted by the questionnaire method on the stated issues in October 2022 using the Yandex.Forms platform. The representativeness of the sample is ensured according to the gender and the form of education (student youth). Due to the nature of the sample, the authors were able to summarize the results of the study with a reliability level of 97%. The obtained research material allows us to formulate the following conclusions and generalizations: with a certain reservation, patriotism for modern youth is meaningfully associated with a special historical and cultural heritage, deeply connected with love for the Motherland, readiness to defend it with arms in hand and even give one's life for the freedom of the nation (romantic perception of the fatherland) and attachment to the state (from a positivist point of view).