THE SYSTEM OF UKRAINIAN MILITARY TRADITIONS IN THE PERIOD OF FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The article examines Ukrainian military traditions as an integral component of the education system of a warrior-defender of the Motherland. Analyzed the complex nature of military traditions, which combines images and symbols, customs and ceremonies, legal norms and principles of military activity, reflects the complexity and multifaceted nature of the mentioned system. The system of education of a warrior-defender of the Motherland is characterized, which dates back to ancient times, having been significantly influenced by pre-Slavic cultures (nomadic ethnic groups, Greek polis). It has been discovered that, during the days of Kyivan Rus, the content of military traditions deepened and became more complicated, which became a natural consequence of the formation of the ancient army; he combined actual martial traditions with the principles of patriotic education of various layers of society. It was researched that military traditions gained even greater scope during the days of the Cossacks. It was Zaporizhian Sich that became the center of their preservation and distribution in society. Summarized that the Ukrainian Cossacks as a unique historical phenomenon of the early modern era, became a powerful catalyst for the development of patriotic (primarily, military-patriotic) education. This contributed to the preservation and further development of the best military traditions of Kyivan Rus.