NATIONAL AND PATRIOTIC TRAINING OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS AS A FACTOR IN PRESERVING UKRAINIAN IDENTITY IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM

Abstract

The article examines the relevance of national and patriotic training of higher education students as one of the key factors in preserving Ukrainian national identity under conditions of full-scale war and hybrid threats. The impact of military, informational, and cultural challenges on the formation of national consciousness among student youth is analyzed. The role of higher education institutions in shaping the values of freedom, civic responsibility, and national dignity is substantiated. Particular attention is paid to the potential of humanities disciplines, extracurricular, volunteer, and civic activities, as well as student self-governance in the practical implementation of national and patriotic training. The article emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to educating nationally conscious youth capable of active participation in public life and the development of the Ukrainian state.