Development of patriotic society through creation of a positive image of youth non-governmental organizations

The article is devoted to understanding the importance of the role of youth public organizations in the patriotic education of modern youth and the development of a patriotic society as a whole. As a result of a sociological analysis of scientific literature, the author comes to the conclusion that the positive image and main mission of youth public organizations is implemented in the following 12 priority areas: 1) forming  the spiritual and cultural foundations for the development of a patriotic society; 2) formation of attitudes towards cooperation, collectivism, and charity among young people; 3) promoting the implementation of youth initiatives through the inclusion of youth in project activities; 4) development of creative activity of young people and their inclusion in a “patriotically oriented socio-educational environment”; 5) using the Internet; 6) social support for certain vulnerable categories of youth; 7) development of military-patriotic education; 8) physical development of youth and development of youth tourism; 9) strengthening mutual trust between young citizens based on ensuring security, countering extremism and xenophobia; 10) creating a support system for talented youth; 11) introduction of special patricentered subjects in educational institutions; 12) formation of the image and dissemination of symbols of the patriotic society. 

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