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Summary

The scientific and methodological article substantiates the relevance and proves the expediency of strengthening the national and civic identity of students. The author proposes for the first time to consider the peculiarities of strengthening national and civic identity in the practice of teachers in the Czech Republic and Ukraine. The study of the issues of establishing national and civic identity in Ukraine under martial law is due to a number of important factors. The martial law poses a threat to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the state, which puts the issue of national identity in the spotlight. Preservation of cultural, historical and linguistic features is an important element of the nation's resilience in resisting external aggression. In times of war, society needs unity based on common values, ideas and goals. Therefore, national and civic identity play a key role in uniting citizens around the defence of the country and its future. The article highlights the results of an organisational audit in the field of strengthening Ukrainian national and civic identity, conducted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Recommendations on the Czech experience in the areas of education and language policy, cultural policy and historical memory policy, citizenship policy and policy on national minorities and migration, military and patriotic education of the population are summarised. In times of crisis, the teacher acts as a cultural mediator, contributing not only to the preservation but also to the transmission of national values. The affirmation of national identity plays a key role in the formation of patriotism among both students and teachers, which is important for strengthening the state’s defence capabilities and countering external aggression. The author identifies the areas in which teachers need to improve their skills in the field of national and patriotic education. The ideas of strengthening the Ukrainian national and civic identity of students will be further developed.