ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE UNIFYING IDEA IN MODERN RUSSIAN STATEHOOD
Introduction. The article presents an analysis of goals and arguments on the objective necessity of forming a unifying idea in modern Russian statehood, a set of values that form the basis of statehood, moral norms that do not provide for strict deadlinesfor implementation. The idea is substantiated that unification in Russia is possible on the basis of strategic planning, based on spiritual and moral natural values that humanity still cherishes, and obstacles to such consolidation are characterized. Special attention is focused on the components of the unifying idea: worldview; morality and morality; values; personal values; value orientations; culture; national consciousness; legal consciousness; state; statehood, state structure. The worldview-rich elements, which are called ideologemes, are presented in detail in the form of generalizing words-symbols, metaphors with powerful suggestive power, interconnected through images: Fatherland, sovereignty, the Russian world, equal opportunities, a single country - a single destiny, justice, solidary development, patriotism, humanity, mercy, service, family, unity in agreement, etc. Materials and methods. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study was made up of both general scientific and private scientific methods of cognition. Methods of systematic, comparative legal analysis, special philosophical and legal research tools, involvement of the results of Russian and foreign studies on ideologies, statehood, state structure, problems of worldview, cultural identity were actively used in the work. Research results. According to the results of the analysis, it was revealed that it is impossible not to notice the unifying ideas and ambitions that exist in different states, which are reflected in short mottos that have the property of ideologemes. For Russia's current ambitions, it is to accelerate the crisis of the entire system that developed after the Great Patriotic War, led by the United States, reformat it into a multipolar world, attracting other states to its side, preserving the sovereignty and cultural identity of the people, strengthening its economyand defense capability. In this case, there is a need to reassess the existing basic values and consider their potential for favorable scenarios for the development of the country.Discussion and conclusion. The conclusion is substantiated that the unifying idea is expressed in the fusion of the traditional worldview of the people, which changes much more slowly than state institutions, state structure and statehood, with the necessity of today's time, the demands of the moment. The fusion of the past and the present in this regard is the strongest spiritual and moral bond. The article proposes the author's concept of the unifying idea of Russia, which should be based on an effective state structure, on solving the problems of saving the people, their cultural identity. In this case, it can be argued that the country has statehood.