Shaping students’ civic and patriotic attitudes

This article outlines the current tasks of educational institutions in the field of educational work with a special focus on the transmission of historical memory. It substantiates the unique challenges and approaches associated with the transfer of the legacy of the Great Patriotic War to generations who did not have direct contact with its participants. The study highlights the potential of exhibition activities in higher education institutions as a means of preserving and disseminating historical knowledge. Based on the department’s experience the article devoted to the history and St. Petersburg studies at the St. Petersburg State University of Culture and analyzes the development of exhibitions dedicated to the history of the Great Patriotic War. The article examines the methodologies used in the creation of exhibition complexes focused on memorial sites and highlights the importance of exhibitions of the search movement in the educational context. In addition, the research introduces artifacts from private collections and family archives into scientific circulation, enriching the historical narrative. The article also discusses different approaches to the interpretation of Victory Day in the framework of temporary exhibitions. Finally, it outlines promising areas for the further development of the exhibition activities of the Faculty of History and St. Petersburg Studies, emphasizing their importance for strengthening historical consciousness and cultural continuity