CIVIL AND PATRIOTIC EDUCATION OF 9TH-10TH GRADE PUPILS IN KUZBASS AND DONBAS IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS

Abstract

In this article, the authors consider the issues of civic and patriotic education in extracurricular activities in schools in Gorlovka (Donetsk People’s Republic) and Prokopyevsk (Kemerovo Region – Kuzbass). The authors pay special attention to two regions of the Russian Federation: Donbas and Kuzbass, regions with a high degree of industrialization and a significant role of national pride and patriotic feelings. The uniqueness of the interaction between these two cities, which have been sister cities since the 1920s, has determined the choice of the region. The paper presents: a description of the conducted empirical research, means of determining the level of patriotism formation, forms and methods of extracurricular activities for civic and patriotic education. The analysis of the research results shows positive changes in the levels of patriotism formation of high school students after conducting patriotic activities in extracurricular activities.