What does it mean to be patriots? Compositions “What does it mean to be a patriot of your country?” Why you need to be a patriot of your country.

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V.G. Belinsky

Class hour on the topic : "What does it mean to be a patriot today?"

Purpose of class

Instilling a sense of patriotism in studentsdetermine the role of patriotism in the life of modern society.

Class tasks:

Educational

To acquaint students with the concept of "patriotism", with the main features of a patriot and his personality, with the role of patriotism in the future of the country.

To form a positive moral assessment of such qualities as decency, honor, fidelity to duty.

Educational

To form in schoolchildren the concepts and ideas associated with patriotism.

To develop the volitional qualities of students, independence, the ability to overcome difficulties, using problem situations, creative tasks for this

Educational

Education of conscious love for the Motherland, respect for the historical past of one's history;

Cultivate a culture of communication, develop communication skills.

Equipment : Computer, multimedia projector, multimedia presentation “We are the motherland

Conduct form : Classroom hour

On the desk: " Patriotism, no matter who it is, is proved not by word, but by deed»

V.G. Belinsky

“A patriot is a person animated by patriotism, or a person devoted to the interests of some cause, passionately loving something.

Dictionary S.I. Ozhegov

GOOD HOUR

Introduction.

Teacher greeting:

Good afternoon guys, dear guests.

I suggest you watch the video and think about the question:

What is the theme of our class hour?

(showing the video “We are the Motherland”)

I .Introduction

The theme of patriotism is now a burning and sore subject for our country. How to awaken in a child a feeling of love for the Motherland? Namely “to awaken”, because it is in every soul. You can not force to love the Fatherland. Love must be nurtured. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the "problem of patriotism" has become perhaps the most discussed in our country. For everyone and everything today is vying to talk about false patriotism, true patriots, to which they consider themselves, trying to explain what exactly their love for the Motherland consists and is expressed in. Especially fashionable is the win-win patriotic theme on the eve of the elections, which is understandable. Other's

talk about patriotism causes only a wry smirk.

"What kind of patriotism can there be in a state that treats its citizens like this?" - older people say and with a sigh they recall those times when one could really be proud of the Motherland and its achievements. The younger generation more and more contemptuously calls their country "Rashka" and dreams of "getting out" from here.

That was the goal of our class hour “What does it mean to be a patriot today?”

The purpose of our meeting is for you guys to realize that you are proud, worthy people, I want you to have pride for your country, for yourself. Only the proud, the worthy can become a patriot of their country.
And for starters, let's take a closer look at what the concept of patriotism means and who is a patriot?

Epigraph to class hour the words of Vissarion Grigorievich are takenBelinsky - Russian thinker publicist, critic, philosopher, writer

"Patriotism, no matter who it is, is proved not by word, but by deed"

V.G. Belinsky

From Ozhegov's dictionary I wrote out that

"Patriotism - Thisdevotion and love to one's fatherland, to one's people.

“Patriot - a person animated by patriotism, or a person devoted to the interests of some business, passionately loving something.

II . Information block

1. Respect for the past of their country.

“The history of the Russian people is unique, special, original. Our ancestors created it for thousands of years, they formed statehood, bit by bit collected lands, honed the Russian language, multiplied culture, forged the Russian character. What we have inherited from past generations was obtained by the labor and blood of millions of people.

At respect for the past is an indispensable component of respect for one's contemporaries, for oneself. An example of selfless service to the Motherland is for younger generation our grandfathers and fathers, who defended the freedom and independence of the country in a difficult battle with the enemy on the fields of the Great Patriotic War. Someone from the wise said: "Where the cultural and historical past of the country is forgotten, the moral decay of the nation invariably begins.

Is it necessary today to cherish the past, to respect it? Isn't it better to build new life without relying on the experience of our predecessors?

Conclusion: At all times, people relied on the experience of their predecessors. The lessons of citizenship and patriotism must begin with a conversation about the historical past, without which neither the present nor the future is possible.

People who are not indifferent to the fate of the country, the people, should not forget their history, be ashamed of it, just as they should not forget and be ashamed of their parents.

On last elections slightly more than 20% of those who have the right to take part in the elections came to the polls for city mayors.

How can this be explained? How can one treat those who do not go to the polls, is it necessary to apply any measure of punishment to them? Who went to the polls?

Conclusion: In accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation (Part 2 of Article 32), citizens have the right to elect and be elected to bodies of state power and bodies of local self-government. Thus, participation in elections is precisely the right, and not the obligation of a citizen.

We often do not understand that by their non-participation in elections, they provoke the creation of such a system in the country, which will by no means contribute to their prosperity and well-being. Therefore, participation in voting is an active participation in the life of one's country, the feeling of being an integral part of it.

3. Service in the army.

IN Soviet time it was very honorable to serve in it, and the one who was not taken there was somehow looked askance. Now, the prospect of serving, even for one year, does not arouse much desire, much less pleasure. Being interested in the opinion of the parents of future conscripts, sociologists heard very contradictory arguments “for” and “against” military service.

The main reasons for the reluctance to send their children to the army, according to the interviewed parents, are:

“The army is a waste of time.”

“It's terrible for the lives of the children.” “I'm not sure that this will be of any benefit to my son and the country.”

“It's all about the current state of the army: when the reforms take place in it, then you have to serve.”

Hazing in the army.

“There's a mess there."

“I am ready to serve again, so long as he does not serve.”

And what is your opinion? If given the opportunity, would you serve?

Conclusion: Today, society is discussing issues of reform Russian army, its modernization and even the possible inclusion of girls in the conscripts. Let's hope that the transition of the Armed Forces to service on a contract basis will solve many problems that have accumulated in modern army, will make it more combat-ready and mobile.

4. Tolerance in the national question.

Patriotism should be distinguished from nationalism, chauvinism and racism, which are based on the ideas of national superiority and exclusivity, opposing one nation to another. In the sense of bitterness national composition Russia's population, perhaps, has no equal: here for centuries, side by side, they live and work peacefully, build houses, raise children, rejoice together and grieve together because of common misfortunes, people of more than a hundred nationalities.

national question in Russia will be acute for a long time to come, because we are a multinational state. It is no coincidence that today we talk so often and so much about tolerance. To the question of a sociological study “Why do people feel hostility towards representatives of other nationalities?” 46% of respondents said that this reason is that they do not take into account the customs and norms of behavior adopted in Russia, they do not know how to behave, they are alien to this country, therefore they are not its patriots. That is, we are talking that in their behavior, in its various forms, they behave differently from the majority of Russians.

The national policy of the state should not just help its citizens to answer the questions: “Who are we? Where?”, but also to explain the historical and current meaning of the existence of the state.Have you experienced in your life national problem? Is it a fact that representatives of other countries cannot be patriots of Russia?

Conclusion : Belonging to one's own country, one's own state should unite people. In the history of Russia, there are many examples of selfless love and devotion to it on the part of representatives of national minorities. We do not remember nationality when it comes to various kinds of achievements: in sports - Marat Safin, Kostya Dzyu; in literature - Chingiz Aitmatov, Musa Jalil; in medicine, Leo Bakeria; in science - Landau. Patriotism is Full time job mind and soul, love and respect for elders, everyday efforts to ensure that our common homeland - Russia becomes more powerful and more beautiful, so that citizens of the Russian Federation, regardless of their nationality, live better and believe in the future of their children and grandchildren.

5. Support for the domestic manufacturer.

Surprisingly, today the majority of Russians are in favor of supporting domestic producers and restricting access to Russian market imported goods. This is evidenced by the data of a survey conducted All-Russian Center study public opinion(VCIOM).

Almost unanimously, Russians declare their desire to buy Russian products (only 93%), which indicates support for domestic producers, and are in favor of limiting the import of imported goods.

Support for domestic producers should not consist in restricting the access of foreign goods to the Russian market. This opinion was also expressed by the President of Russia at one of the press conferences in the Kremlin. Russia must create competitive products.

The President also said that this principle should apply to Russian culture: "The dominance of foreign television, film and book production cannot please our producers." In addition, in the field of culture, Russia can successfully compete with other countries.

Conclusion: It is possible that the assertion that the support of a domestic manufacturer should be regarded as a manifestation of a patriotic principle is not entirely true, but it is also not unfounded. Making a choice in favor of Russian products, we thereby provide not only support, but also give confidence to the manufacturer, give him a chance to catch up and overtake his competitor in his industry. And the development of all sectoral structures makes the state the strongest and most powerful power.

6. Faith in the revival of Russia as a strong power.

Look at the map of our country, vast expanses. Vast plains with full-flowing rivers, dense forests and boundless steppes spread across our country. Mountain ranges encircle our country with a stone belt. The bowels of the plains and mountains are pantries with countless riches of coal, oil, metal ores, gemstones. Russia is an immense country. Its area is 17 million km². Imagine that we are traveling from the north to the south of Russia. We have to cover a distance of about 4 thousand km. And if we fly by plane from west to east, then we will be on the way for about 12 hours, flying 10 thousand km over the expanses of Russia.But why then do we live so badly ? Why is the standard of living of the average Russian still much lower than in any developed country?

Yes, this country must be protected, there were plenty of people who wanted to encroach on our country. They are still there...

Do you believe in the revival of Russia and what do you think needs to be done for this?

Conclusion: The youth stands up for the revival of Russia as a strong power, as well as for economic and financial stabilization in Russia. Thus, in their aspirations, values ​​and life plans, young people are very close to the older generation, and in this sense, we can talk about the revival of continuity. And for the revival of Russia, you only need to work. Lots and good. Stop relying on someone (we always know what and how to do someone, but not us), but arrange our own life and the lives of those around us, be a source of the best cultural traditions and moral purity.

Patriotism is usually defined as love for one's country, and such love seems worthy and right to most people. But in what way did he wash away the oaths of allegiance to a piece of colored fabric or geographical area? What if for a lumberjack from Maine, the same lumberjacks, who live an hour away in Canada, are much closer and more understandable to him than surfers from California, and he does not care about the line drawn on the map two hundred years ago?

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People often rally around flags, but not everyone thinks this is a good thing. Albert Einstein said that he hated "all the disgusting nonsense that comes out under the name of patriotism." Leo Tolstoy believed that "the harmfulness and irrationality of patriotism are obvious to everyone." Many thinkers agreed with them. It is possible that patriotism does more harm than good.

1. Patriotism makes war more likely.

The Congressional Research Service's January report, "U.S. Forces Abroad," lists instances in which the US military has been involved in or prepared for armed conflict. Since 2009, there have been 25 such cases. Opinion polls show that Americans are very patriotic (in this they are second only to Venezuelans).

In War, Its Causes and Associated Phenomena, Martin Nettleship et al show that there is a strong correlation between population patriotism and the likelihood of war.

The causal relationship has not yet been firmly established, but the idea that patriotism, as the exaltation of one's country over others, provokes conflict seems very sensible.

2. Patriotism reduces the useful participation of citizens in politics.

Interestingly, those who show love for the country do not do so by traditional means. political participation. Studies show that people who consider themselves "patriots" have lower levels of awareness about political events and less likely to vote.

Uncritical adherence to views of any kind breeds ignorance. Focused sociological research could tell this more accurately, but don't expect government-funded work that questions the value of patriotism.

3. Patriotism breeds unjustified hatred or mistrust.

Many philosophers and psychologists have studied the relationship between the concepts of "we" and "they" in human thinking. They agree that patriotic feelings give rise to distrust of those who are not part of the same ethnic or social group as the "patriot".

A 2013 study conducted at the University of Texas at Arlington found a correlation between national self-identification and negative feelings towards emigrants from Latin America. Scientists did not use the words "nationalism" or "patriotism", but everyone understands what they are talking about.

4. Patriotism makes the violation of human rights acceptable.

The concept of "country" can refer to land, culture, people, government, or a combination of these phenomena. All patriotic mythology is aimed at making one feel the "reality" of the country. People begin to think that the “country” can be defended by any means.

It is known that the anti-terrorist Patriot Act in the United States violates 6 out of 10 points of the "Bill of Rights", which is part of the American constitution.

A 2005 Gallup poll found that 55% of Americans were in favor of making flag burning a crime. But the courts have ruled that flag burning is a political statement and therefore protected by the First Amendment to the US Constitution. In other words, more than half of Americans were willing to break the law for the sake of their patriotic feelings.

5. Patriotism makes censorship acceptable.

In 1991, during a military operation in Iraq, a ban was placed on displaying the coffins of dead American servicemen. It was canceled only in 2009. It was believed that this measure was designed to protect privacy families of those killed, but was that the point? The first such act was adopted back in 1798 during the preparations for the war with France.

Patriotism leads not only to censorship, but also to self-censorship, it encourages journalists to lose their function and become propagandists. And this has not made any society better.

6. Patriotism leads to vilification of others.

Hatred and distrust spring up in our hearts more easily if there is fertile soil for it. And, conversely, patriotism is more easily strengthened if we begin to bully any group of people who are not like us. German patriotism under Hitler, for example, was based on the demonization of the Jews.

A simple example: French fries in American McDonald's are called French fries. When France refused to participate in the military operation against Iraq in 2003, the potato became known as freedom fries. Jokes began to circulate all over the country and ridiculous stories about the French. Although the French did not cause any harm to the Americans - their president simply refused to participate in the military adventure.

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7. Patriotic feelings encourage atrocities.

University of South Florida professor Edward Kissi has studied genocides in Ethiopia, Cambodia, and Rwanda. He established that the people see patriotism and nationalism as the main ways to express loyalty to the state. When a patriot considers the actions of the state patriotic, he is ready to do the most terrible things.

In addition, patriotism silences those who would otherwise disagree with government policy. During World War II, 127,000 Japanese Americans were interned in camps. And almost none of the other American citizens objected.

8. Patriotism is expensive.

Maintaining patriotism is worth big money. United States Navy Aerobatic Squadron blue angels always evokes a feeling of delight in the audience. But its maintenance costs $40 million a year.

There are many such "marketing" expenses for patriotism in the budgets of all countries. And, of course, all this happens on the money of taxpayers. Money that could be spent on medicine and education.

9. Patriotic thinking replaces critical thinking.

Richard Paul leads research and professional development at the Center critical thinking in California. According to his observations over many years, patriotism is too often an excuse for manipulating historical and other facts. Gradually, such manipulation becomes involuntary, and a person’s ability to soberly assess the situation decreases.

10. Patriotism is simply not needed.

All of the above arguments can be refuted in one way or another by the patriotic reader. But let's think about what patriotism can give us?

More freedom? More prosperity? Hardly. Then why?
People will defend their homes and their families without any "patriotism" imposed from above, simply because these are THEIR families. And for this they will not need an idol wrapped in a star-striped (or tricolor) flag. In the meantime, this terrible moment has not come (maybe it will not come), let's just live the way we know how.

Lesson objectives:

1. Formation of a sense of patriotism among the younger generation, respect for home country, her history;
2. The ability to navigate in a social environment, to have their own judgments and views, to have social responsibility for their thoughts and actions;

Tasks:

Educational:

• increasing the intellectual level; manifestation of independent creative activity;

Developing:

• develop skills in working with various literature;
• ability to use personal experience accept the opinions of others;
• continue developing information technology skills.

Educational:

• to cultivate a culture of communication, to develop communicative qualities (the ability to communicate in the process of pair and group interaction);

Equipment:

• computer,
• projector,
• screen.

Preparatory part of the event.

Conducting a questionnaire, data processing. Appendix No. 1

The class is divided into groups and receives a task (Appendix No. 2 (presentation), video, hall decoration, invitation of guests).

Holding an event

I'm a patriot. I am Russian air
I love the Russian land.
I believe that nowhere in the world
I won't find another one like it.
N. Kogan

It is with these words of Nikolai Kogan that I would like to start our conversation: “What does it mean to be a patriot today?”

Student: look at Dictionary Dahl: “A patriot is one who loves his fatherland, is devoted to his people, is ready for sacrifices and deeds in the name of the interests of his Motherland.

Teacher: Let's try to understand our thoughts, feelings, attitudes towards this concept. Therefore, today I invite you to the free microphone.

Sample student responses

Student 1.“A patriot is a person who loves his homeland, is ready to defend it, but not necessarily with weapons in his hands. Knowing and accepting the history of your country, no matter how they talk about it, is important, and especially today.”

Student 2. “A patriot in my understanding is a person who works and is socially active, builds his future, linking it only with his Fatherland. He will do much more than a person who is ready to defend the prestige of the country in words. This is much more difficult than just talking about love for the motherland. This is true patriotism."

Student 3.“Being a patriot in our time is very difficult, there is a lot of temptation around - the pursuit of money, leading to an escape from Russia. To be a patriot means to be the master of your country, not a guest. In case of danger, be able to protect her, handle her gifts with care”

Student 4.“Unfortunately, sometimes patriotism is interpreted incorrectly. On the screen, we see groups of "skins" who, with a firm conviction that they are right, beat innocent people of a different nationality to death. “Russia for Russians!”, “Let’s cleanse Russia of blacks!” - they shout ... It is wonderful, of course, that people have a desire to ensure that a larger percentage of the country's inhabitants are Russians ... But this does not mean that others should be exterminated! There is a sea of ​​ways... Violence is the worst of them... You know, a lie always cuts the ear... Therefore, it is disgusting and furious to me that they cover themselves with the word "patriot".

Student 5.“Probably few of us asked ourselves this question. And why? Apparently, we are so busy with everyday worries and problems that we are not up to it. What is the most important thing for our parents now? Give us children a good education. And the kids go crazy American films and proudly declare: "We are not patriots" And not all parents will be scared when they hear this phrase. Or maybe there is nothing to be afraid of? It is still unknown what the teenager wanted to say. "I don't like my country" or "I want to live in a rich and prosperous country." And yet it is safe to say that the Russian people are patriots. Not for show, no"

Student 6.“The first thing that comes to mind when people talk about patriotism is America. Those who loudly declare to the whole world that they are patriots are the Americans. Patriotism has become calling card USA. Americans make films on patriotic themes, they write about it in the press”

Student 7.“I do not agree with such conclusions,” in my opinion, this is abnormal or pathological patriotism. The bombing of Iraq because of the weapons of mass destruction allegedly located there and Yugoslavia because of nothing at all - they didn’t like the president - these are all the consequences of their "patriotism". Their "patriotism" has nothing to do with real Patriotism, so I think we have nothing to learn from the Americans.

Student 6.“We must look for flaws not in others - in ourselves. We must not criticize and hate someone else's, but make our own better"

Pupil 8“A true patriot, in my opinion, should at least know the history of his country. How can you love your Motherland without knowing anything about it?! Is it possible to consider people who allegedly fight for the purity of the Slavic race, they don’t know the history of this very race, it’s written on their faces: aggression and the desire to fight no matter who. Here is a statement that can be read on the fence "Beat the Jews" - this is some regular "patriot" calling us. And, probably, it did not occur to him that knowledge of his native language is included in the list of requirements for a true patriot. And a true patriot will not yell at every corner about his passionate love for the motherland, he will simply silently do his job, thereby really helping the country.

Student 10.“And I think that knowledge of state symbols is also a manifestation of patriotism. We did a little sociological research at school.

Presentation. Slide #3. Based on the opinions of students in our school, the results were as follows:

1. 98% of respondents know what is depicted on the state emblem;
2. 100% know the colors of the national flag and their location;
3. 95% could name the first verse of the national anthem;
4. Feelings experienced when they see or hear state symbols - pride, admiration, sympathy
5. The majority of respondents have a positive attitude towards the campaigns for the distribution of ribbons (three-colored) with national symbols.

Teacher: The conversation can go on for a long time ... There will always be pros and cons, there will be other interpretations of the problem. In the classical sense, the word "patriotism" has never changed its meaning.

Presentation. Slide number 4.

Student: Let us recall the words of A.S. Pushkin:

“I swear on my honor that in the world I would not want to change the Fatherland or have a different history than the history of our ancestors.” Let us turn to the history of our ancestors: in the war against Napoleon, patriots died for Russia, millions of patriots died in the Great Patriotic War ... They were all ready for a feat for the sake of their native land ...

Presentation. Slide number 5.(a bell ringing sounds, and the student speaks words about A. Nevsky against the background of this sound).

Student: Prince A. Nevsky lived only 43 years old, he became a prince at the age of 16, at 20 he defeated the Swedes in the battle on the Neva River, and at 22 he won a famous victory on ice Lake Peipus. And his name was glorified. And then, with his cautious policy, he saved Rus', allowed her to get stronger, recover from ruin. He is the founder of the revival of Russia!

Student: my homeland, my Russia in those people that she can be proud of ...

Presentation. Slide number 6. The music of Tchaikovsky sounds, against the background of it, words about N.I. Vavilov are read

“Let's go to the fire, we will burn, but we will not give up our convictions” - these words belong to the great Russian scientist Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov. His whole life and work were a confirmation of these words. The world famous botanist, geneticist, traveler and researcher, Nikolai Ivanovich in 1929. become an academician of the USSR. He is the first president of the All-Union Agricultural Academy of the USSR. The purpose of his life was science. He never forgot that he was a citizen of his country, even when he was arrested in 1940 and accused of leading an anti-Soviet counter-revolutionary organization. He perceived the Motherland as the only thing that cannot be bought, sold, or changed, although he was offered the best laboratories in the world. In prison, he continues to work hard, writes the book "History of the development of world agriculture", more than a hundred lectures on genetics. While on death row, Vavilov wrote: “Having great experience and knowledge in the development of crop production, I would be happy to give myself completely to my Motherland. He died of starvation in 1943 in the Saratov prison...

Teacher: Examples true patriotism you can continue...

Presentation. Slide number 7.

My village above the sky is clear
Do you remember the terrible battles?
Under the blue, under the obelisk
Your defenders are lying.

72 warriors Soviet army died a heroic death in January 1943, freeing Livenka from the fascist invaders. These are soldiers and officers of the 48th Guards Red Banner Orders of Suvorov and Kutuzov of the Krivoy Rog Rifle Division.

Presentation. Slide #8.

On all fronts of the Great Patriotic War fought about 2500 soldiers-Livens. 613 did not return.

Student: We can read about the exploits of Russian people in books, ask veterans, or visit a museum.

Presentation. Slide number 9. There is a museum in our village. The main direction of our museum's work is military-patriotic. Most of the expositions are connected with the military exploits of fellow countrymen and the military period in the history of the village.

Presentation. Slide number 10. From the archives of the museum: “We have before us a photograph of Ivan Ivanovich Ponamarev, a former sailor of the Northern Fleet. After being wounded, he was assigned to an infantry division. I didn’t think, I didn’t guess that he would have to be the first, before the advanced units, with the joyful news of the imminent liberation, to enter his native village. And it happened like this. The three of us went to investigate. The commander of the Drobyazko group, who knew very well German, radio business, charter of the fascist army. Checkered German raincoats with deep hoods hid soldier earflaps and gray overcoats from prying eyes. And here is the native village of Livenka. The house where I was born and raised. Only the sailor did not recognize him at once. The night is dark. And from a distance it seems that the house is uninhabited. The windows are lined with bags. Come closer, knock. Nobody opened it for a long time. Finally the bolts rattled and the door opened. We met him with concern. They did not recognize the voice, and a small kaganets made from a cartridge case illuminated only a small circle of the table. German raincoats aroused suspicion and fear.

Father, answer. It's me - your son Ivan!

I didn’t die, dad, I’m alive, here I am.

Shuffling steps were heard, the father, screwing up his eyes, went up to the speaker, ran his hand along his cheek and said:

Right! Ivan, the mole is in place. But suddenly he frowned:

So what are you? Sold to the Germans? he raised his voice.

No, dad, we are our own, Soviet. We have a task.

Well, if so, it means a son! - Father said still wary.

And only in the morning, when, at the signal of the scouts, the advancing troops captured the Palatovka station and liberated Livenka, did the father believe that his son Ivan, a sailor from the North Sea, was alive.

For his military career, Ivan Ivanovich was awarded by the government 9 medals, among them: the medal "For Military Merit" and the medal "For the Defense of Stalingrad", as well as the Order of the Red Star and the Order of the Patriotic War 2nd degree.

Now our countryman is not with us, but we cannot forget about his role in the liberation of the village. Indeed, it is thanks to the skillful actions of the reconnaissance group Soviet troops knocked out the enemy from the village with the least losses. And we must not forget our countrymen.

The poet B. Kovtun has these lines:

We are not full of bread alone!
And if there is emptiness in the soul -
We will also be forgotten
There will be no cross over us.

Teacher: Memory, memory, memory... it is like bonfires in the snow, which sanctify and sanctify, warming the hearts of the older generation, and beckoning young people who go out on their own roads.

Student: And who keeps this memory, who completes the material, is engaged in educational work? Can these people be considered patriots of their small homeland? Who are they? To understand this, we invited the director of the museum, Alexander Vasilyevich Kononov, to our meeting. (Speech by the director of the museum Kononov A.V.)

Presentation. Slide number 11, 12. photos of history teachers - founders of the museum.

Student: Let's stop at the stand "Warriors - Internationalists". In one of the photographs, my father is Sergey Fedorovich Kirillov. He performed his military duty in Afghanistan. I turned to him with a question: “Dad, what do you think, serving in the Army is patriotism. Indeed, today many young people, having received a diploma of higher education and finding a decent job, do not want to serve in the Army? There are, of course, those who are simply afraid that they may return from there disabled. Do you think they are not patriots? - (video or possible presence of the participant at the class hour)

Student: our group with the same question turned to the leader cadet class Adamov Sergey Dmitrievich. Here are his thoughts:

“In my opinion, military service is not an ideal indicator of patriotism. By patriotism, I mean the activity of a person for the good of the Motherland, regardless of profession or position. How effectively it works depends on the activity of the entire state. Therefore, patriotism is the full-blooded return of human activity for the benefit of its people and state. History knows the confirmation of this. Take, for example, the people's militia during the Great Patriotic War. Some of the people from its composition were not military personnel at all, but this did not prevent them from showing unprecedented courage and heroism. Is this not a manifestation of patriotism?

And those who work in the rear for 20-22 hours a day, giving the front much-needed ammunition, medicines, uniforms. Peasants swollen with hunger, but supplying food to the front.

They did not serve in the army, they were not military personnel, but how can you blame them for the lack of patriotism?

Therefore, if a young man has received a diploma of higher education, works with full dedication for people, he can be considered a patriot for his country. Even if he did not serve in the army, the language will not turn to accuse him of lack of patriotism.

Another thing is the defense of the Motherland. In this case, military service is indeed the main component of the patriotic education of a person. The young man must overcome the fear of the army, and the state must take care of this - not allowing "hazing". And they can make a disabled person on the street or in the alley. So why don't we go out now?"

I think that at a crucial moment for their homeland, every citizen should stand up for his people and state. For his effective protection, the young man must pass military service. Here the state must take a tough stance. And in this case, refusal to serve can indeed be seen as a lack of patriotism.”

Let's make an associative series

"Patriot, who is he?"

1. Everyone who loves the place where he was born and raised
2. The one who loves and does not forget his mother, his home
3. Who proudly realizes that there is no better country on Earth than ours.
4. The nature of Russia is fabulously rich. The one who not only loves, but also protects nature.
5. Ready to defend the Fatherland
6. Defends the prestige of his country
7. Knows state symbols
8. I am ready to give all my strength and abilities to my homeland
9. A patriot is one who decorates the Motherland with his labor
10. Builds his future, linking it only with his fatherland
11. Knows his native language
12. He knows the history of his country, is proud of his ancestors.

Teacher:

Patriots are not born, they are made. And no matter how much anyone talks about patriotism, all these are words. Truth in the soul. As Sergei Yesenin said, “Let us be poor, let us be cold, hungry, but we have a soul, we’ll add from ourselves - the Russian soul.” It was with such thoughts that the anthem to their small homeland “Livensky Waltz” was created by our countrywoman Nadezhda Andreevna Bityutskaya (students sing a song).

Poltinin D., Shalatov M.:

What does it mean today to be a patriot?

To be a patriot means to be the master of your country, not a guest. In case of danger, be able to protect her, carefully handle her gifts. A patriot in my understanding is a person who works and is socially active, builds his future, linking it only with his Fatherland. He will do much more than a person who is ready to defend the prestige of the country in words. This is much more difficult than just talking about love for the Motherland, let's look at Dahl's explanatory dictionary: "A patriot is one who loves his fatherland, is devoted to his people, is ready for sacrifices and deeds in the name of the interests of his Motherland." Modern life differs from previous eras in a frantic rhythm, individualism, and the value of material goods. And at the same time, she leaves room for a feat. To be a patriot or not depends on the person himself. Anyone who does good deeds can become a hero. pure heart. After all, great heroism is born from small deeds. To be a patriot, in my opinion, means "do not litter in the forest." Don't name Russian Federation"by this country". Cheer for your team at the World Cup. Maintain in conflict situations actions of our, not foreign politicians. And, of course, to refrain from sophisticated swearing and sour sarcasm against our state. From my point of view, patriotism begins when you realize that for some reason you need this country, and not in the form of ruins and poverty, but in the form of a place of residence (if possible comfortable) of your relatives, relatives, acquaintances, people of the same you nationality, with common historical roots. When you realize that your ancestors lie in this land, who cultivated it and for which they fought, which fed them and which accepted them. And when you realize that you want to lie in the same land, you want this land to feed and raise your descendants. It doesn’t matter how you came to this - through the logical realization that it cannot be otherwise, or exclusively emotionally (having come to Once again to your favorite forest for mushrooms and seeing a clearing in the place of the forest). And when this feeling becomes unconscious, when you are ready to take a machine gun and go to defend your house, knowing perfectly well the futility of this step and realizing that you have no chance of surviving - at this stage you can talk about patriotism.

What is the manifestation of patriotism today?

If we proceed from the generally accepted that patriotism is love for the Motherland, then it is necessary to determine what is invested in the concept of "Motherland". I believe that the Motherland is a place in whose fate a person experiences spiritual involvement. The motherland is the native expanses and the paternal home. But this is something more than locality or place of residence. First of all, the Motherland is people. From this it becomes clear that heroism for the good of the Motherland is aimed at the good of people and, first of all, loved ones. For a Russian person, the Motherland has always been holy and revered, and they defended it as a shrine. It is in this understanding of the Motherland, in my opinion, that patriotism originates. At the same time, patriotism is not just love for the motherland. This is the readiness to overcome any trials with the country (to protect it from enemies, to raise it from ruins, to defend the honor and rights of the state on the world stage), respect for one's history and traditions, the desire to serve the interests of the country by one's actions (benefit, take responsibility, work for the good of the Motherland for themselves, loved ones, Russians ...). Patriotism implies not only a sense of pride in the country, but also a willingness to be with it in Hard time. I asked my friends the question: "What is patriotism and your heroes today." The answers basically boiled down to the fact that patriotism is love for the motherland. About 5% of the respondents could not define the concept of "patriotism" at all. Asked to list famous heroes most often called the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. When asked if there are heroes in the 21st century, many said that there are none. Those who agreed with the statement that there are still heroes cited only one or two names. The great military and labor past of our country knows many heroes: Matrosov, Panikakha, Suvorov, Nakhimov, Stakhanov, Sakharov, Zhukov, Kutuzov, Ushakov and many others. These people once glorified our country on the world stage. Their heroism is immortal. At the same time, we, the generation that grew up in the 21st century, should know that modernity also provides examples of the manifestation of patriotism. Who are the modern patriots and heroes? My list of heroes is long, I will name only a few whose exploits I especially remember. The undisputed heroes of our time are the officers and soldiers of the 6th company of the 2nd battalion of the 104th Guards Airborne Regiment of the 76th (Pskov) Airborne Division, who on February 29 - March 1, 2000 engaged in battle with a much larger detachment of Chechen militants led by Khattab, near Argun in Chechnya, at an altitude of 776 - Lieutenant Colonel M. N. Evtyukhin, Major S. G. Molodov, Captain V. V. Romanov, Senior Lieutenant A. M. Kolgatin, Lieutenant A. V. Vorobyov, lieutenant D.S. Kozhemyakin, privates Alexander Suponinsky, Andrey Porshnev and many others. Leonid Mikhailovich Roshal (born in 1933) - Soviet and Russian pediatrician and surgeon, doctor of medical sciences, professor, public figure, director of the Moscow Research Institute of Emergency Children's Surgery and Traumatology, "Children's Doctor of the World" (1996), expert of the World Health Organization.

All the participants in the hostilities in Chechnya, the liquidators of the Chernobyl disaster, flood rescuers and many, many other people who save others without sparing their own lives.

Patriotism is a constant work of the mind and soul, love and respect for elders.

Lekanskaya D.:

There is no single measure for patriotism. For everyone - he is his own. Some say that patriotism means that we should be ruled only by people like us, of our nationality (but is it always the best option?). Others believe that a person who always firmly defends national interests should rule (are you sure that national, and not personal?). Personally, I prefer a different approach. Patriotism is when you not only “cheer with your soul” for the country, but when you realize what is happening to the country and act, albeit to the detriment of yourself and the current situation / generation, but in the interests of future generations. Moreover, the “interest of future generations” is both the support of today's youth and concern for the elderly as carriers of folk traditions, as a connection between generations, as a moral face of society, and concern for natural resources, economic, scientific and military potential of their country. Patriotism cannot be measured by the number of speeches for anything or the loudness of the cry, as well as the number of returns "from there". Patriotism can only be measured by specific deeds - how many factories have you built, how many people have you given jobs, to what extent have you prevented the export of raw materials (generational wealth) from the country, and what part of these resources (as a measure to prevent export) have you turned into high-tech products with high value-added due to technology and the labor of citizens, how much taxes you paid, how many talented fellow citizens you helped, how many orphanages you supported and how many orphans you helped find a family, how many teenagers you gave the opportunity to go to study / work instead of “wandering the streets” and sit down on drugs, how many villages you saved from extinction and returned young people there, how many wild animals live in the forest or reserve closest to you, how you financed national science, art, mass sports, how many streets in your city you helped make clean, lit, ... And love ... They love the street, not the dirt on it, and if they do, they will make efforts to keep it clean and pleasing to the eye.

Mishin A.:

We were all born in the same country, we live and grow here. We all study the history of our country, we are proud of it. But the most wonderful thing is when our souls are filled with a special feeling, fixed for centuries and millennia - patriotism. What is the manifestation of patriotism? It manifests itself: in love for one's Fatherland, in pride for one's people, in love for the culture of one's people. In love for his small Motherland, where he was born and spent the first years of his life; in the desire for the prosperity of their Motherland, in activities for the good of the Motherland, in readiness to protect and defend their country, in respect for the veteran defenders of the Motherland, the heroic deeds of their ancestors. It is impossible to teach patriotism, as they teach mathematics and physics. The feeling of the Motherland is not memorizing a list of rules and regulations. This is the air we breathe. The sun we see. The house where we live. The feeling of the Motherland permeates our whole life. Modern life with its transience makes us think about our attitude to the Motherland - the most sacred thing that a person has. I live in Russia. The history of my fatherland is rich in examples of great victories and glory, adversity and suffering. Clever and courageous people worked for the good and good of my country. Their work brings glory to Russia. This is my homeland. Its expanses are beautiful and immense. I am proud of my country, its past and present.

On the topic: “I am a patriot of my country” makes you think and reflect on who is true patriot of one's country and what it means to be a patriot of one's country. For example, our great-grandfathers, grandfathers, all those who defended the honor of the Motherland, who fought for freedom, giving their lives for our bright future, can be called real patriots without a twinge of conscience. They, regardless of age, went to the battlefield, because it was important for them to remain independent, they wanted happy life for the country in which they were born and raised. Here it was clear who a patriot is and how to become one.

What does it mean to be a patriot of one's country?

But patriots, regardless of what time they live, in wartime or peacetime, are those people who not only love the Motherland, the Fatherland in their thoughts, but the one who tries to do everything possible so that the country prospers, so that the country and its inhabitants had a future. A patriot is one who spares no effort, and sometimes life, for the country to be independent. This is the one who is always ready to defend the country's borders, if necessary. A patriot is someone who is interested in the history of the country in which he lives, knows traditions, culture, and his native language. These are people who know their roots, who honor the memory of those who gave their lives for our happiness. These people really deserve to be called patriots.

Yes, we do not choose our Motherland, but since childhood we have become attached to it with our soul and body, we love the city in which our life began, we are drawn to home, to our native land, to small motherland and all because we love our Motherland.

The topic: “I am a patriot of my country” is often touched upon both at school and at home, they talk about patriotism in the media, but this feeling is individual, which means that it manifests itself differently in all people. However, there is something in common, something that unites everyone - this is the desire to preserve and strengthen their country, to make it richer.

A true patriot of his country

It is not necessary to shout about your patriotism to the whole world, moreover, real patriots do not do this, they silently, not by talking, but by deeds, show their patriotism.
What can we, as schoolchildren, do for our country today? We can start small, for example, actively participate in organized community work days, we can not litter in the porches and on the streets. We can restore order in our yards, parks and squares, look after historical monuments, mass and soldier graves, we can become kinder, support each other and move towards a big common dream - the dream of making our Motherland even brighter, more beautiful, richer. Then they will say about us: "These are patriots of their country."