Development of ethnic consciousness of Mordovia people in the conditions of globalization

Introduction. The aim of this article is to conduct a theoretical analysis of the ethnic self-awareness of the Mordovians, the dynamics of interaction between the Russian and Mordovian mentalities in a multi-ethnic environment. To determine the general outline of ethnic processes in the global information space on the example of their intercultural communication competence. To identify the most significant trends in the transformation of ethnic identity and their globalization processes impact. To justify the need to address the study of the national identity of the Mordvins. Materials and methods. The solution to research problems was provided by a set of complementary theoretical (scientific literature analysis of the problem under investigation, comparative analysis, comparison, generalization, systematization) and empirical (expert evaluation method) methods. results. A number of preliminary observations were made, indicating the peculiarities of the problem under investigation (some experts perceive issues of ethnic identity very acutely. There are works in which attention is paid not so much to understanding the essence of the phenomenon as to its politicized interpretation). Positive (preservation of cultural identity) and negative (assimilation, depopulation, growth in the number of inter-ethnic contacts, contradictory nature of ethnic identity) trends in the development of ethnic consciousness of the Mordovian people are noted. Changes in ethnic self-awareness in the conditions of transformation of Russian society, as well as their consequences, are revealed. The issues of modern ethno-cultural vectors of development of Mordovian self-awareness are discussed. It is concluded that the development of the ethnic self-awaress of the Mordovian ethnic group in the context of globalization is quite successful, but requires serious intervention. Discussion and Conclusion. Ethnic self-awareness is associated with the development and construction of one’s own identity. Over the past two decades, under the influence of a number of factors, ethnic identity has been transformed. Despite the positive dynamics in the development of ethnic consciousness, the population of the Republic of Mordovia began to experience the renewal of culture, which is hindering the preservation of ethnic identity (gradual loss of ethnic identity, language). The catalyst for these trends is globalization, the influence of mass media, which replicate patterns of new behavior. Accordingly, it is necessary to have a competent and theoretically thought-out external and systematic activity of all structures of society that covers all spheres of life and responds to changes in society. A systematic, critically generalized analysis of socio-cultural processes, understanding and preserving elements of Mordovian culture, embedded in the process of social development is essential.