Practices of Forming a Culture of Inter-Ethnic and Inter-Religious Consent in the System of Higher Pedagogical Education in Russia

The article examines practices for fostering a culture of interethnic and interreligious consent in higher pedagogical education in Russia. This process requires particular attention in the training of future teachers, whose values, agency, and competencies shape the development of a culture of civic harmony in new generations of Russians. Using a comprehensive methodology that includes cognitive mapping of digital content, social media analysis, and an expert survey, the dominant formats, substantive emphases, and institutional deficiencies in the activities of pedagogical universities are identified. A predominance of event-based, episodic approaches is established, with a lack of systemic and longterm projects aimed at fostering a sustainable culture and corresponding attitudes among students. Significant regional differences, underdeveloped monitoring mechanisms, and their replacement with preventive measures are identified. The authors conclude that declared assessments of the state of interethnic and interreligious harmony do not correspond to the actual level of methodological and organizational development at universities. The need for institutionalizing best practices, developing digital formats for educational work, and improving teacher training as a key resource for fostering a culture of harmony based on all-Russian civic identity is substantiated. The findings are particularly significant during the 2026 Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, providing scientifically based guidelines for adjusting upbringing policy in the national pedagogical education system.

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