Traditional culture and the transmission of values in the system of moral education in comprehensive schools of the Russian Federation

Abstract

This article presents a theoretical and pedagogical justification for the role of traditional culture as a system-forming element of moral education in comprehensive schools in the Russian Federation. It analyzes the essence and goals of moral education in the context of the Federal State Educational Standard (FSES), revealing the pedagogical potential of traditional culture as a complex of norms, values, symbols, and practices that ensure axiological continuity and the development of civic identity. Key pedagogical mechanisms and forms of integrating cultural heritage into the educational process, extracurricular activities, and school life are identified. The key challenges associated with the risks of folklorization and the need to accommodate the multinational composition of students are explored, and the conditions for effective value transmission, including the training of teaching staff, are formulated. This article contributes to the development of scientific understanding of the methodology of spiritual and moral education in a multicultural educational environment.