Russian Federation
The purpose of the study is to assess the self-assessment of future specialists in physical culture regarding their attitudes toward the values of Russian civilization. Research methods and organization. Methods of research such as analysis, synthesis, generalization, and a questionnaire survey were used. The analysis of the research results was carried out based on a questionnaire survey of 1st-3rd year full-time students of the Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health, St. Petersburg, conducted in October-November 2025. Research results and conclusions. The study revealed a mixed stance among students concerning the values of Russian civilization (RC). On the one hand, the vast majority of respondents recognize their belonging to RC; correctly and comprehensively identify the characteristics of Russian physical culture; perceive the differences between Russian and foreign sports; highly appreciate Russia's contribution to global physical culture; and associate their professional future with Russia. However, less than half of them feel connected to Russia's sporting achievements; many students note their insufficient attention to issues of domestic history, traditions, and customs in the field of physical education for the younger generation; and they are either unable or find it difficult to interpret universal human values and the achievements of world civilization and culture through the lens of RC values in the field of physical culture, among other aspects. The study proposed a conditional grouping of the symbols of RC in sports: "an outstanding figure in national sports"; "a sport traditionally dominated by Russian athletes," "national sports mascots," "a symbolic image".
Russian civilizational identity, higher physical education, students' self-esteem, value-based attitude
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