State Symbols as a Tool for Forming Civil Identity: International Approaches and Practices
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State symbols play a key role in the formation of civil identity, acting as a tool for the consolidation of society, the transfer of historical and cultural values and the legitimization of power. In the context of globalization and digitalization, the study of international experience in popularizing symbols is of particular importance for the development of effective strategies in education and public life. The purpose of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of international approaches to the use of state symbols as a tool for the formation of civil identity, to identify the general principles and national features of their implementation. The study is based on a comparative analysis of practices for popularizing state symbols in various countries (USA, China, Russia, the Philippines, Switzerland, etc.), including the study of educational programs, legislative norms, digital initiatives, as well as sociological research data. The methods of interdisciplinary analysis, reliance on theoretical works and empirical cases are used. International experience confirms that state symbols retain their role as an important resource for national consolidation, providing a link between traditions and current civic values.

Bochanov M.A. State Symbols as a Tool for Forming Civil Identity: International Approaches and Practices. Sociopolitical Sciences. 2025. Vol. 15. No. 2. Pр. 60–65. (In Rus.). DOI: 10.33693/2223-0092-2025-15-2-60-65. EDN: QAOYNE

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state symbols, civic identity, patriotic education, national unity, international experience, educational practices.