Keyword: «volga cossacks»

The history of the Cossacks occupies a significant place in the political, military, social and economic history of Russia. Cossack troops significantly contributed to the unification of representatives of various ethnic, social and religious groups, turning them into unified socio-cultural communities. Cossacks were an important component of the army and took part in various military operations, contributing to the victories of the Russian army. The problem of civic and patriotic education is relevant, the article proposes a model based on the use of the cultural and historical heritage of the country. Special attention is paid to patriotic education, since a Cossack is not a Cossack who does not know the history of his Homeland and does not love it.