Memory politics as a practice of ensuring the cultural sovereignty of a modern state

Memory politics, presented across various disciplines, is typically defined as a "tool" serving to transform symbolic space, create a system of models as meaningful reference points for the historical consciousness of a stable society, and establish a unified logic of continuity that limits destructive external influence. Contemporary political discourse encompasses a range of practices capable of both preserving and destabilizing it. The cause and effect of both are the prevailing societal perceptions and assessments of the historical past. Memory politics, as examined in this article, is defined as the practice of preserving the value of the historical past and managing its perception. This study will formulate the key functions of memory politics and analyze some of the tasks that its use in political discourse facilitates.