ON THE PRIORITY OF PATRIOTIC EDUCATION IN THE EDUCATIONAL POLICY OF A MODERN MARINE UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The article presents an analysis of the current legislation and clarifies the specifics and features of patriotic education in maritime educational institutions. It provides a comprehensive study of the effectiveness of the existing system of patriotic education in higher maritime educational institutions and its impact on the quality of professional training for future specialists. The main task of this research is to develop specific recommendations for optimizing and further developing the system of patriotic education for cadets in maritime universities. The methodology of the study includes theoretical analysis, which involves studying regulatory documents, content analysis of scientific publications, and techniques such as generalization, synthesis, and classification. In addition, empirical research methods are used (questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, and pedagogical observation). The results of the study confirm that patriotic education occupies a leading position in the practical activities of the university administration and teaching staff, which allows the local system of patriotic education to function effectively. The study has provided new scientific knowledge and has both theoretical and practical value. Its results will be useful to Russian researchers and practitioners in their multifaceted work to organize and conduct the education of students and to shape them as patriots of the Russian Federation.