TRUE YOUNG PATRIOT: ACCORDING TO SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
The article discusses features of patriotism and patriotic orientations of modern youth. Features of understanding patriotism among young people are considered on the basis of materials from all-Russian and author's sociological studies among young people in Russian regions, analysis of main characteristics of youth patriotic orientations is carried out. Study of youth patriotism are in the field of increased attention of scientists in connection with consequences of the post-Soviet reforms, which contributed to transformation of normative-value system and negatively affected formation and development of spiritual and moral values of Russians. The author's interest is focused on dynamics and current state of value patriotic complex of youth. This problem seems to be extremely relevant, since value foundation of young people will directly influence progressive future development of the whole society. Real patriotism of all Russians and young people is quite rare in everyday life. It includes not just love, affection to the homeland as patriotic feelings, patriotic values such as willingness to make sacrifices for the sake of their Fatherland, but also patriotic activities aimed at transforming living space in accordance with their role as a responsible representative of civil society and state. All-Russian studies indicate the discrepancy between declared principles and behavioral attitudes of youth. This requires turning to comprehensive analysis of patriotism in youth environment, detecting indicators of patriotism and identifying typical basic characteristics of true young patriots of Russia.