Psychological and Pedagogical Program “Trajectory of Spirituality” as an Effective Tool in the Professional Activities of Teachers of Educational Institutions

Aim of the study is to teach constructive interethnic dialogue, taking into account the understanding of the role of cultural and psychological differences in the structure of ethnic identity of adolescents. Procedure and methods : the indicators of the components of ethnic identity of students in grades 6–7 from schools in Moscow (Russia) and Ismayilli (Azerbaijan) are analyzed. The research methods were: “The study of ethnic identity” (J. Finney); the method of content analysis of essays on “How do I recognize a Russian/Azerbaijani?”; "Empathy level questionnaire" (I. M. Yusupov), “Self-esteem level questionnaire” (S. V. Kovalev); a questionnaire for measuring general social attitudes in children (E. Frenkel-Brunswick);, anxiety level questionnaire test (C. D. Spielberger, L. Khanin), aggressiveness test (A. Bass, A. Darki). The results of the formative experiment confirmed the constructive manifestation of ethnic activity, reduction of tension in interethnic relations, adaptation to conditions in a new cultural environment. Theoretical and/or practical significance : the results of the formative experiment confirmed the constructive manifestation of ethnic activity, reduction of tension in interethnic relations, adaptation to conditions in a new cultural environment.