Evolution of concept "patriotism": through the past to the future
Describes the evolution of the concept of "patriotism", analyzes its etymology, content and meaning of this concept from antiquity to the present day, including Russian history. Also draws attention to the interpretation of the term "patriotism" is not only the representatives of the various eras and peoples, but also representatives of the religious, political and professional communities. In article affirms, that patriotism is inherent in all areas of a life of a society and characterizes a highest level of spiritually-moral progress of the person shown in its active self-realization for the blessing of the Fatherland.