Formation of Spiritual and Moral Values of Youth in New Regions of Russia

The article is devoted to the study of the processes of forming traditional, spiritual and moral values of young people in the cultural and educational space of the new regions of the Russian Federation (DNR, LNR, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions). The relevance of this work is due to the need to integrate these territories into the unified educational and value space of Russia, which requires taking into account the historical and cultural characteristics of the regions and the current challenges in the field of education. The purpose of the study is to study the peculiarities of the formation of traditional spiritual, moral and moral values of youth in the cultural and educational space of the newly annexed regions, as well as to propose recommendations for more effective integration of these values. Based on the analysis of regulatory documents, statistical data, and scientific publications, the author identified key trends in the implementation of spiritual and moral education programs. Special attention is paid to a comparative analysis of regional practices, including educational projects, patriotic initiatives, and socio-cultural events. It has been shown that the most successful models combine federal standards with adaptation to local specifics. The paper provides recommendations for improving educational work, including the development of regionally-oriented curricula, teacher training, and the involvement of local communities. The scientific novelty of the study lies in systematizing the experience of integrating new constituent entities of the Russian Federation into the Russian system of values, as well as in identifying the factors that contribute to the effective formation of youth civic identity. The research results can be used in the development of educational policies, regional educational programs, and teaching materials for teachers. A promising area for further research is monitoring the dynamics of youth value orientations in the context of the completion of integration processes.