Who is a patriot?

Many people have heard about such concepts as patriotism and patriotism. What does it mean to be a patriot?

In this article we will consider who is a patriot, what qualities such a person should have and what patriotism is.

The concept of patriotism in antiquity

The concept of patriotism is known to the world from ancient times. It is believed that this term originated in ancient times. Literally, "patriotism" meant "homeland" (from patris) and was attributed to some city where a person was born. Great importance to patriotism was in ancient Rome. Patriotism was divided into local and imperial. Local patriotism was supported by various religious cults. As for imperial patriotism, then they were engaged in emperors who, in order to unite the population, created a common imperial cult. Often such cults deified the emperor.

Patriot and patriotism in modern times

At all times a patriot was called a man,who loves his people and his homeland in spite of everything. In the modern sense, a patriot can be called a person who is experiencing a feeling of love for his Fatherland and is ready to go for his sacrifices (including to sacrifice his own interests). This feeling is usually called a sense of patriotism. That is, in simple words, patriotism can be described as love for the motherland and for its people.

As a rule, the role of patriotism is significantlyintensified in the war years. Various patriotic slogans can be seen right in those years that correspond to one or another event connected with the war. So, for example, you can look at the Polish poster of 1920, which depicts people who took up arms to prevent the invasion of Soviet troops. This poster shows the inscription "Hey, who is a Pole, with bayonets!" Such posters can be found in every country, because patriotism is familiar to almost every people. It is in time of war that patriotism manifests itself most vividly, because the impending threat is capable of awakening in every citizen courage and determination, a desire to protect his native country.

A vivid example of patriotism is also the strugglewith the fascism of the Soviet people, who did not surrender to the enemy even with his menacing might. It should be noted that in the Soviet Union patriotism was extremely important and was propagated everywhere. Now propaganda of patriotism is also an important part of social programs in many countries of the world.

Thus, it can be said that the reala patriot is a person who appreciates and loves his homeland, people, language, history, is proud of his culture, the achievements of the people, appreciates and protects the nature of his country.

At the same time, patriotism and extremism should not be confused. After all, a patriot does not have to be aggressive toward other nations, but must protect and protect his people and country.

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