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Introduction. For a millennium, one of the main issues of Russian philosophical thought has been the question of forming a moral ideal that would contribute to the prosperity of the Fatherland. Having passed through the centuries, accumulating and being framed, its constant component remained love for the Motherland. The post-Soviet period, which made serious adjustments to the ideological and moral guidelines, has largely changed the attitude of the younger generation to patriotism. Distortion of historical memory, falsification of history, replacement of the traditional paradigm of education with personalistic models, and a decrease in the role of education in shaping the image of the future generation have led to serious social losses. Methodology. Based on the analysis of the results of large-scale sociological studies conducted over the past five years by the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion, the Russian Society of Sociologists, the Russian Academy of Education and the Academy of Sciences, as well as the country’s leading universities, a conclusion was made about the need to form a modern concept of education based on our own traditions and centuries-old ethical standards. Discussion. The author’s approach to the education of active patriotism as a spiritual and moral organizing principle of the young generation of Russians is proposed, which requires turning to the methodology of social axiology and ethics of education. Civic duty and the obligation to protect the interests of one’s country is one of the foundations of educational strategy today. In this regard, three main concepts have been identified that require special attention to the perception of work ethics as an integral part of the lifestyle, family as a life value and volunteering as a public benefit. Conclusion. A conceptual approach to the formation of spiritual and moral public consciousness will make it possible to create a model that regulates the functioning of social and educational institutions and mobilizes the social intelligence, emotional development and spiritual potential of the Russian public, ready to withstand external challenges.