Rector, Doctor of Pedagogical Sc., professor,
Tula State Pedagogical Institute Named After L.N.Tolstoy
E-mail: rector@tspu.tula.ru
Meaning structure of notions “patriotism” and “patriotic upbringing” in various sources is analyzed in the article. Significant components of these notions, i.e. emotionally evaluative, behavioral, intellectual, are shown. Analytical review of Russian traditions of patriotic upbringing is presented, as well as perspective of modeling the system of patriotic upbringing of the youth in a region indicated.
Key words: patriotism, patriotic upbringing, civic society, system of patriotic upbringing of students in a region.