Traditional values and new worldview construction in Russia: problems and solutions

Aim. To identify potentials and address challenges in the development of the stipulations of Presidential Decree “On the Approval of the Fundamentals of the State Policy for the Preservation and Strengthening of Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values”, aimed at creating a comprehensive ideological system for the citizens of Russia.

Methodology. The research relies on the methodology of axiological and civilizational approaches, focusing on the category of “traditional Russian spiritual and moral values”. The axiological approach methodology in shaping state policies was applied to the analysis of policies aimed at preserving and strengthening traditional Russian spiritual and moral values.

Results. General principles and approaches for forming a relevant ideological system based on traditional Russian spiritual and moral values were formulated, including the following: approaches to interpreting traditional values; identification of potential misconceptions in their conceptual clarification; revelation of a set of anti-values; proposals for criteria to establish a new worldview; formulation of the key questions for the future ideological system; recommendation of actions to achieve the objectives set within the framework of state policy.

Research implications. The research findings are intended for practical use in implementing the provisions of Decree no. 809 in educational and upbringing activities, as well as in forming the new methodology of teaching social sciences and other disciplines in Humanities.

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