Transformation Of Traditional Character Traits Of Modern Rural Youth

Abstract

Our research has s hown that in the 21st century, representatives of rural youth recognize such traditional traits of a
Russian as a love of freedom, love of work (industriousness) and love of nature as integral features of their essence. The ar ticle
examines the historical factors that influenced the formation of these traditional traits of the Russian citizen, their manifestation
and transformation in modern society.
In the course of the study, it was revealed that modern rural youth considers freedom to be one of the most important traits of their character. However, for many, love of freedom acts more as a desired ideal, and not as an existing reality. The 21st century has changed the conceptual understanding of a person who is rebelling among the youth, now he is a creator of something new, a person who lives according to the principle “if you do not destroy, you cannot build”. Increasingly, one can observe certain sympathy for a person who is rebelling among the youth.
Residents of rural areas understand that life in the countryside is impossible without hard physical labor. And although this work is hard, it does not cause rejection, since hard work is a traditional character trait of rural residents. Modern rural youth believe that today only a person with hard work can become competitive in the agricultural labor market.
Our research shows the ambivalent attitude of today's youth towards nature. On the one hand, the majority of those surveyed declare that they still have a love for nature, and, on the other hand, they see nature as a source of income. This is the manifestation of the pragmatism and rationalism of today's youth.