RETURN TO THE ORIGINS: ON APPROACHES TO TEACHING THE COURSE “FOUNDATIONS OF THE RUSSIAN STATEHOOD” IN HIGHER SCHOOL

Abstract

The article studies the revival of the research of the foundations of Russian statehood in higher education. The article discusses the importance of studying the foundations of Russian statehood for students of higher education, as well as the need to return to the roots and rooting this topic in the educational program. The author substantiates that in the today’s society, where rapid changes and development are taking place, it is important to understand the foundations of Russian statehood in order to effectively manage the country and make decisions that take into account its historical and cultural context. The article analyzes the content of the course “Fundamentals of Russian Statehood” in higher education and examines in detail the first section of the course “What Russia is”. The author emphasizes the need to include various aspects in this section, such as history, geography, cultural studies, intercultural communication, the ideology of the Russian state, etc. The article also emphasizes the importance of using various methods and approaches in teaching in order to make this topic more interesting and understandable for students. The article describes the importance of studying this discipline in higher education and offers a number of recommendations for improving the curriculum. The study can be useful for teachers, students, researchers and all those who are interested in the role of Russian statehood in modern society.