Abstract

The formation of the concept of motherland history assumes great importance during the search of new foundations for national consolidation of the Russian society. The attitude of citizens towards the historical past, traditions of their country, realization of the so-called "history lessons" forms both an attitude to the present and a vision for the future. The development of society while preserving its stability is possible only in the conditions of the integrity of historical consciousness, the fulfillment of its integrative function. At the same time, there is a contradictory nature of the creation of the so-called "national history" in the ethno-territorial formations of the Russian Federation. Supported by individual regional authorities, local schools of historiography create such systems of historical knowledge that are aimed at the formation of identity in line with the policy of ethno-nationalism. Historical consciousness under conditions of change, transformation of society plays a dual role. On the one hand it performs an integrative function, on the other hand it can become a source of confrontation and splits in the society and among peoples.