Cultural safety of schoolchildren: directions for the formation of spiritual and moral values

The article presents a description of the formation of spiritual and moral values in the system of cultural safety of students in general education schools of the Russian Federation. It outlines a set of diagnostic tools for implementing this process, highlighting its criteria and indicators. The article also examines some substantive aspects of analyzing survey results aimed at assessing the actual level of cultural safety among schoolchildren. Within the discussion, the main directions for the scientific and methodological support of the system of cultural safety for Russian schoolchildren in general education institutions are identified. Various activities are proposed to cultivate spiritual and moral values among minors as part of ensuring the cultural safety of students in secondary educational institutions of the Russian Federation. The article also presents the features of developing exemplary content and supporting children’s socio-cultural project initiatives aimed at instilling spiritual and moral values in the younger generation. By exploring the methodologies and strategies involved, the article contributes to the broader discourse on cultural education and safety within the educational system.