The role of the principle of multiculturalism in the management of the process of Patriotic education of youth
The aim of the article is to reveal the meaning of the principle of multiculturalism and its role in the educational policy and Patriotic education of young people. Considering patriotism as a socio-positive concept which is the basis of spirituality of the Russian youth, the authors draw attention to the dynamics of growth of Patriotic sentiments among the youth and particularly among students of Moscow universities. Considering different perspectives on the role and perspectives of multiculturalism in modern society the authors noted that this political model of society that seeks to harmonize relations between the state and ethnic and cultural minorities, as well as the normalization of the relations within these minorities. The authors used the methods of systematic and activity approaches, as well as comparative analysis.