Патріотична підготовка нового покоління українців в аспекті сьогодення

The article states that against the backdrop of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the problem of patriotic education of youth arises. The purpose of the article is to confirm the thesis that it is patriotism and the national-linguistic consciousness of Ukrainians, as its integral component, that will help to realize the national idea. Material. Scientific and educational-methodological works on the national idea, national identity, patriotism, linguistic consciousness and patriotic education of the younger generation in educational institutions. Conclusions. Patriotism is a reliable immunity from the root causes (patience, lethargy, indecision, etc.) of all the problems of Ukrainians. It must be educated, starting with the family, preschool institutions and ending with universities, where they should take care of filling the educational process with patriotic content, first of all, instilling in the younger generation love and respect for their native language as the basis of national culture and statehood. After all, the restoration of borders and the post-war reconstruction of the Ukrainian state, the affirmation of its identity in the geopolitical dimension, require true patriots who are ready to care about its image, work for its good, prosperity and development even in temporarily unfavorable conditions