Keyword: «values of patriotism»

In the article the problems of formation of patriotism in today's society. A comparison of modern ideas about patriotism with the values of "Soviet patriotism." In Soviet society, patriotism was considered as an element of the ideological system, which reinforced political domination. In modern conditions, changing ideas about the Patriotic values. They are considered as the result of construction under the influence of the media, Institute of education, social and political organizations. A great influence on ideas about patriotism is the family. The article presents the analysis of the results of sociological surveys conducted in Togliatti. This gives the opportunity to compare the views of young people and the older generation about the meaning of "patriot".