EXPERIENCE OF STUDYING THE FEATURES OF THE CULTURAL CODE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REGIONS OF RUSSIA (USING THE EXAMPLE OF THE IRKUTSK REGION)

Abstract

The article considers cultural code as the key to understanding behavior, unique features of culture and folk psychology. It is noted that the cultural code is constantly developing and changing with the acquisition of new cultural experience and information. Examples are given of how cultural code affects people’s thoughts, emotions and behavior. The loss of culture and the significance of the transmission of cultural code through the upbringing and interaction of generations are discussed. The importance of the task that older generations and teachers face in preserving and transmitting cultural code is also justified, and the identification of social trends and knowledge will help determine the vector of educational work. The article presents results of a survey of 152 representatives of Russian society in the Irkutsk region. The national, ethnic and religious component of the respondents is analyzed, as well as their preferences in literature and cinema. It is found that the works of Russian authors are the most preferred in the literature among all age groups, with the largest number of references to works of M.A. Bulgakov, F.M. Dostoevsky and L.N. Tolstoy. The cinema also reveals leaders among representatives of different generations, with the predominance of American and Russian films. Analysis of the answers to the question about the favorite characters of fairy tales and cartoons shows the preference for characters with willpower, wisdom, justice and other positive qualities. Teachers can conduct events and organize project work to form intercultural understanding and tolerance among students, attract experienced representatives of different cultures and use a variety of literature and cinema, which also contribute to the preservation and transfer of cultural code. Research work allows studying and analyzing the cultural code of different groups and creating your own projects. Thus, pedagogical practice can use these articles to develop intercultural understanding, preservation and transmission of cultural code within the framework of educational and educational activities.