Formation of the principles of patriotic education in a paramilitary society

Abstract

In modern society, the issues of patriotic education and the formation of professional identity of military personnel occupy one of the leading places in the scientific literature. An important tool in this process is the military oath – an act of recognition of personal commitment to military service and fulfillment of military duty. The educational role of the military oath in Russia and the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) remains rather poorly researched, excluding general works on patriotic education. The purpose of this article is to conduct a comparative analysis of the educational role of the military oath in Russia and the CIS countries. It is supposed to study the historical aspects of the military oath in these countries, to assess the educational impact of the military oath on the formation of patriotism, professional identity, leadership qualities and civil responsibility of military personnel. It is also planned to compare approaches to the military oath in various CIS countries, revealing similarities and differences in their educational aspects. This analysis will contribute to understanding the role of the military oath as an important tool for educating military personnel. The results of the study can be useful both for theoretical understanding of the issue and for practical application in the system of military education and upbringing.