The Value of the Great Victory in Shaping the Civil Identity of an Individual

Recognizing the significance of Victory in the Great Patriotic War has a direct impact on the processes of personal development. In the hierarchy of values for individuals and society, spiritual, moral, and patriotic imperatives are dominant. The civil identity of an individual involves internalizing norms and mental attitudes that manifest themselves in an active social position. The educational space becomes the foundation where the groundwork for value-oriented principles is laid. Comprehending history and recognizing one’s own connection with the past of one’s nation contribute to the formation of civic awareness. From the standpoint of social philosophy, Victory is seen as part of the life philosophy of the individual – the bearer of memory, and historical memory itself is seen as a way of forming a person’s social, political, ethnic, and religious affiliation. From a cultural perspective, the Victory phenomenon is seen as a cultural code that unites the symbol of the country. The ontogenetic perspective entails a multifaceted interplay of emotional, intellectual, axiological, and practical elements in the process of shaping an individual’s personality and civic dispositions. The article emphasizes that the formation of a culture of historical memory is a condition for the education of an individual. The phenomenon of Victory is capable of producing a strong emotional impact, manifested in a feeling of pride for one’s victorious country and gratitude to one’s ancestors. Sacrifice, mercy, cordiality, and self-denial are embedded in the Russian cultural archetype itself. Awareness and understanding of the Great Victory consists in recognizing its historical significance and the army’s liberating mission from fascism. Victory is recognized as a moral value based on love for the Fatherland and patriotism. Educational and upbringing values are capable of transmitting knowledge between generations; the institution of the family as a transmitter of cultural traditions remains unshakable. Personality is expressed through activity: active work to preserve historical memory (restoration of monuments, search work) leads to the Victory being understood as a deeply personal experience, as a living memory.