Humanism and patriotism as factors of consolidation of Russian society during the First World War

The article is devoted to the problem of interaction between state power and society during the First World War. The article discusses the forms of manifestation of Russian patriotism and humanism, as well as the role of state and social structures in creating an atmosphere of unity and harmony inhered to the initial period of the war. The authors conclude that mental traditions formed in different population groups the need not only for performing feats at the front and rear, but also for socially useful and charitable activities.