Issues and problems of preserving historical memory as the foundation of personality
https://doi.org/10.20913/2224-1841-2026-1-17
Abstract
Introduction. The dynamics of social processes are characterized by a revision of the worldview and ideological foundations of our society, which makes it crucial to address the historical past and understand its impact on the development of individuals and entire communities.
Purpose setting. The sharp increase in attention to commemorative issues has led to the active introduction of the concept of «historical memory» into the scientific and practical discourse of the education system, which is seen as a powerful resource for educating worthy citizens of their country.
Methodology and methods of the study. Content analysis of the problem of preserving historical memory as a basis for personality.
Results. The theoretical and methodological analysis has shown that modern developing society is interested in fostering the culture of historical memory among the younger generation and is shifting the focus of the discourse on this issue to the development of pedagogical mechanisms for solving it.
It is particularly concerning that only 54.8 % of respondents in Russia in 2015 believed that their country could have won a war of similar scale and severity if it had occurred in the present day, and only about a quarter of them were proud of their small homeland.
Conclusion. One of the most important concerns of education at all its stages should be the cultivation of historical memory. Moreover, it should be accompanied by a vivid experience, not limited to memorizing dates, and should be psychologically oriented to the age-related characteristics of children and adolescents, addressing the meaning and experience of historical events.
About the Authors
N. A. Kornienko
Siberian State University of Engineering and Biotechnology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nina A. Kornienko, doctor of psychological sciences, professor, professor of the department
department of learning technology, pedagogy and psychology
630039; 147 Nikitina str.; Novosibirsk
I. A. Semenov
Siberian State University of Engineering and Biotechnology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ivan A. Semenov, student
630039; 160 Dobrolyubova str.; Novosibirsk
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Kornienko N.A., Semenov I.A. Issues and problems of preserving historical memory as the foundation of personality. Professional education in the modern world. 2026;16(1):152-158. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20913/2224-1841-2026-1-17
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