RUSSIA''S NATIONAL IDEA: ILLUSION OR REALITY
The article considers the attempts to create a transformation of the national idea in our country with the historical perspective. The author analyzes the aspects of the state policy of Russia, the Soviet Union in the sphere of development of ideological course, and ideally - the national idea. Particular attention is paid to the peculiarities of development of national ideas in modern Russia. The author considers the searchof concept ofnational ideology as a productive and relevant process that should involve not only scientists and politicians, but also civil society organizations.