Philosophical View of Russian Nationalism and the National Image of Russia in the Works of Ivan Ilyin

The article examines Ivan Ilyin’s view of Russian nationalism and the resulting national image of Russia, which is a complex and multifaceted structure that includes elements of conservatism, nationalism, patriotism and Christian ethics. In his works the philosopher notes that national identity is a key element of the existence of any nation. Its spiritual character determines the behavior of people, their attitude to the world and each other and forms the basis for the creation of national statehood, including the Russian one. Ilyin pays special attention to the role of the church in the formation of Russian society, believing that Orthodoxy is the basis of the spiritual life of the people. Ilyin not only analyzed the problem of the national image, but also expressed ideas about its restoration.