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Homeland... As soon as I say this word, I immediately imagine my home, my parents, my friends, my favorite corner of nature, a place where it is good and comfortable, that is, everything that is dear to me and my heart. This word exudes warmth and kindness. Homeland is not only the place where you were born and raised, but also the people around you.
Each person has his own understanding of the word Motherland. N.I. Rylenkov wrote:
Who truly loves their homeland,
Love will not cloud his eyes,
He looks down on someone else's land
It won’t happen to those who love a different distance
And you can't argue with this. This must be understood and respected.
Indeed, a person first begins to realize that he has a homeland and yearns for it when he finds himself far from home, where everything is alien and unfamiliar to him. A strong desire appears to return to where everything is sweet and dear to you, which cannot be explained and conveyed in words, but can only be felt.
Many famous people: scientists, writers, poets - went abroad for permanent residence. They probably thought that they would find new home, and another life will begin. They were forced to return back by longing for their homeland. Many, unfortunately, were not destined to return for political or other reasons, but the feeling of longing for their homeland did not leave them all their lives and manifested themselves in their creativity - poems, stories, poems. Thus, making a significant contribution to our poetry and literature. For example, in the works of I. Bunin, Russia was constantly the topic of thought and poetry.
And there are many such examples. Themes of the Motherland were reflected in the poems of Pushkin, Lermontov, Akhmatova, Tsvetaeva, Gumilyov, Yesenin, Nabokov, this list can be continued almost indefinitely.
My homeland is Russia. I am proud that I was born, raised and live here. I love my Motherland not only for its strength and beauty, valor and glory, but also for the people living in it, for their intelligence, dedication, hard work, kindness and many other qualities. I love her for our nature, for huge amount rivers and lakes, fields and forests. I just love her in spite of everything and no matter what.
If someone tells me that they don’t love their Motherland, I won’t believe it. This simply cannot be. Most likely the person does not yet realize this. Over time, he will rethink everything and understand that the Motherland is a part of himself. You need to come to this, it takes time. And most importantly, we must not forget: no matter how good it is at a party, home is still better. Love and protect your homeland. And after your trips, be sure to come back.
Even more essays on the topic: “Motherland”
I think the Motherland is one of the greatest values in our lives. We do not choose which country to be born in, but it is our moral duty to love and protect it in order to pass it on as an inheritance to our children.
Firstly, the Motherland is not just the country in which you were born, but also the spiritual heritage of the people: language, culture, mentality, traditions and customs. In every family that consciously relates to these values, they sound folk songs, holidays are celebrated and reigns folk spirit. People strive to get to know their country, visiting not only famous places to see the sights, but also every corner of it.
Secondly, even if a person lives abroad, far from the country in which he was born and raised, love for the Motherland will always live in his heart. In countries where there is a large diaspora of our people, people unite to support their native traditions.
Unfortunately, today there are many people who consider themselves patriots, but do nothing to improve life in our country. Patriotism is not just love for the Motherland, but also the willingness to stand up for it, to sacrifice something for the well-being of one’s people.
Now our country is experiencing better times. But true patriots, those who value their Motherland, will be able to overcome any difficulties.
Thus, the Motherland is the most valuable gift of our people. I am glad that I was born in this country, and I am happy to support the traditions of our ancestors.
Source: sochinenie-o.ru
I was born in the most wonderful country - Russia. I am a patriot, that's why I love my country. For me, this is the best country, because it is where my parents live, who gave me life, and where I grew up. Russia big country With limitless possibilities. I don’t understand those who want to leave here, as if life is much better in other countries.
We have the most beautiful nature, with endless fields, fragrant herbs and fragrant flowers. The forests contain great and mighty trees that look simply magical in winter. At all winter forest you can admire and admire endlessly. Even visiting tourists appreciate the beauty of Russian nature. We must take care of it and appreciate what we have. There are also a lot of animals in our forests, but our people take nature for granted and do not take care of it at all.
The land in Russia is full of various minerals, so we provide ourselves with many resources. And our resources are supplied to other countries. People are famous for their hospitality and willingness to help others. Our country is the most multinational and now all nations live in peace and friendship. Only we can boast of a variety of traditions and holidays. Our national cuisine is incomparable to any other cuisine in the world.
I'm really proud of my country. Our people cannot be defeated, because we strong in spirit and we never abandon a friend in trouble. Of course, Russia, like other countries, has its problems, but all countries have them. So don't look for it better life abroad, because it’s not for nothing that they say that it’s good wherever we are not. There are foreigners who want to live in our country, so we should appreciate what we have. No one has such a beautiful and vast homeland, only the residents of our country. We must take care of Russia and be proud that we were born here
Source: tvory.info
The homeland occupies a huge place in the work of any writer and poet. A.S. dedicated his works to the theme of the homeland. Pushkin and M.Yu. Lermontov, A.A. Blok and S.A. Yesenin. That's just in the lyrics last topic homeland, by his own admission, takes first place. Yesenin loves his land, his region, his country. He loves deeply, selflessly.
But I love you, gentle motherland!
And I can’t figure out why.
Such confessions in the works of S.A. There is a lot of Yesenin. One of the epithets characterizing native land, is the word “favorite”. But the poet’s image of his homeland is not unambiguous, and his perception of this image is also contradictory.
At the beginning creative path the poet draws native land beautiful, quiet, modest. These are white birches, green maples, poplars. This is the blue of the skies, the crimson distances. “My quiet homeland”, wooden, with vestments in the huts, with endless fields, deep snow. The poet admires his native land, admires its beauty. But at the same time, he sees its wretchedness, dullness, and backwardness.
You are my forgotten land,
You are my native land!
War brings new troubles to our native land. Now the calico homeland is no longer the same. The poet sees that the village is getting poorer and that changes are needed. He is disappointed in his native land, because the region where he was born and grew up is poor.
I'm tired of living in my native land
Longing for the buckwheat expanses,
I will leave my hut,
I will leave as a vagabond and a thief.
Therefore, S. Yesenin enthusiastically accepted the revolution. He hoped that changes would affect the village, that a “peasant paradise” would come. Unfortunately, after several years he did not see any changes for the better in the lives of the peasants. And his homeland became alien and uncomfortable for him, because he could not understand and accept the new things that were happening in life. The industrialization of the country frightened him. Yesenin believed that cars would destroy that blue, calico Rus' that he loved so much. In the poem "Sorokoust" the Russian village is depicted in the form of a foal who is trying to overtake a steam locomotive. The hero of the poem warns him. The “steel horse” threatens a small foal with death
A trip abroad dealt the poet another blow. He saw a completely different life. His lyrical hero comes into conflict with itself. His love wavered. Returning to his homeland, he felt unnecessary in his native land, where they sing the songs of Demyan Bedny and read “Capital”. In the poem “Yes! Now it's decided. No return..." (1922-1923) he confesses his love for the city:
I love this elm city,
Let him be flabby and let him become decrepit.
But it's just pain. The pain of unfulfilled hopes and the collapse of the worldview that the young poet had. The poet's suffering is intense. During this period, the cycle of poems “Tavern Rus'” appears.
And yet, the poet gradually begins to understand that the old Rus' can no longer be returned. He is trying to find his place again in this, now new life. But... In one of his poems S. Yesenin admits:
And now, when the new light
And my life was touched by fate,
I still remained a poet
Golden log hut.
The poet’s homeland remained the same, unchanged.
Source: vse-diktanty.ru
I found out that I have
There is a huge family -
And the path and the forest,
Every spikelet in the field!
River, blue sky -
This is all mine, dear!
This is my homeland,
I love everyone in the world!
IN ordinary life I practically don’t use the word “Motherland”. Only in school during lessons, and only if the topic of the lesson is related to this word. When communicating with friends, I also don’t talk about the Motherland. But, having decided to write an essay on the topic: “Why I love my Motherland,” only then did I think about what the Motherland means to me and my attitude towards it. The word "Rodina" means "native". Homeland is the place where I was born, where my relatives and friends live, where my father's house and my family. My homeland is a part of my life. For me this is more than a word! I think this is the most important thing for every person. Wherever you are, you always pull back to your native land. There is only one homeland. But I consider the expression “second Motherland” to be erroneous or incorrect; there is no second Motherland. Just like there is no second mother. The homeland is also called mother. But there is another name for the Motherland - fatherland, fatherland. When you say these words, the concept of protection associated with military significance arises in my mind. For me, of course, the word “Motherland” is closer. This word immediately brings back memories of my mother. Because it’s dearer and closer than a person for me no.
Russia is a huge, vast country with amazing story, people, architecture, nature. The peculiarity of our nature is birch groves. Birch is a white, “good” tree. For almost everyone, the birch tree evokes the idea of Russia, just like the bear. My country has the largest gas reserves in the world. From words such as “samovar”, “gingerbread”, “pancakes”, “caviar”, “dumplings”, “Russian ballet”, “figure skating”, “ditties”, “Baikal”, one can understand that we're talking about about Russia.
Why do I love my Motherland? I don't even know why. I just love her. It seems to me that I was born, and I already had this feeling. And if you explain in simple terms what it means to love your Motherland, then I think that you need to know the history, traditions of your people, take care of nature, do good deeds, be active, and if someone does not understand why love the Motherland, then you just need to explain to him.
“Here, children,” Lidia Ivanovna paced around the classroom, “you’ll finish school soon, the boys will go into the army, the girls will get married...
- Lidvanna! - Mark Holstein responded from the last desk.
- Why join the army?
- What do you mean, why? - the teacher was confused. - Defend the homeland!
- What does “Motherland” mean? - Mark did not let up.
- Homeland? Well, what does it mean... This... is the place where you were born!
- So I will defend China?
- Why China!
- I was born there.
- No, the Motherland is not only the place where you were born, but where you grew up...
- Well, that’s where I grew up! Five whole years!
- Five years is too short for the concept of a homeland... you don’t speak Chinese, you don’t live by the traditions of the East...
- No, I don’t speak Chinese, I speak Russian, English, a little French...
- So China is not your homeland. Your homeland is where your ancestors were also born...
- My father was born in St. Petersburg, and my mother in Kish And neve... So, I will defend Russia and Moldova?
- No, you will defend the country in which you spent your childhood, your best memories...
- Algeria, we lived there until I was 11 years old, I have wonderful memories of this country!
- No... not Algeria! To defend a country close in spirit and religion...
- Mmm.. well, since I am a Jew, will I really defend Israel... Lidvanna! How will I defend Israel while serving in the Belarusian army?
Lydia Ivanovna’s glasses moved smoothly from the tip of her nose higher and higher until they were completely on her forehead.
The class watched with interest what was happening. Marik was great at disrupting classes.
“Marik,” Lidia Ivanovna said uncertainly. - You will defend Belarus in the Belarusian army...
- But if she is not my homeland at all! What will I do there? It turns out that I have no homeland at all! And since I have nothing to defend, does that mean I don’t have to go to the army?
- You definitely need to go to the army...
- For what?
- To become a real man! - the confidence in the teacher’s voice became less and less with each student’s question.
- Lydia Ivanovna! But to become a real man, you don’t need an army!
- What? , - she asked to her misfortune.
- Well, you’ve been living for so many years, but it’s as if you don’t know! Of course a woman!
The class burst into unanimous laughter. Lydia Ivanovna turned pale. It is difficult to find arguments for such, albeit logical, statements. She wanted to ask Marik to invite his parents to her, but at the moment I forgot all the words. The life-saving bell at recess brought her out of her stupor. The high school students immediately began to shout, made noise and ran away. Lydia Ivanovna ran as best she could to the teacher’s room. Throwing the magazine on the table, she fell into a chair and burst into tears... She, an honored teacher with 40 years of experience, cannot explain to a 15-year-old brat with a Chinese-African past where his homeland is. Because in early years Lydia Ivanovna had one homeland - the Soviet Union, and it was so vast that you could travel half the world, but not leave the borders of your homeland... And the Kazakhs, and the Balts, and the Jews, and the Chukchi... everyone had one the only Motherland, and everyone understood it... And now? Three hours by car - that's all! No Motherland! It's just one big foreign country...
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The next lesson was geometry. A young teacher entered the classroom after the bell rang for class.
- Sergei Mikhailovich! Why do you need to join the army if you don’t have a homeland? - Mark asked a question.
- Marik, don’t you have a homeland?
- No...
- How so?
- You see, I was born in China, where I lived until I was 5 years old, then my parents and I moved to Algeria, then I turned 11 years old, and we moved to Belarus.
- Very good, how did you get here?
- And here’s grandma...
- Marik! So that means you have at least 3 homelands!
- Well, for that matter, that means 4! I'm also Jewish!
- Wonderful! This means you will be the first to be drafted into the army!
- Don't want...
- Then march to the board! We prove the three perpendicular theorem! - Sergei Mikhailovich looked around the class.
- Well, soldiers, who doesn’t have a homeland yet?
After classes the teachers' lounge was noisy. In light of provocations from students on the topic “What is the Motherland,” teachers were looking for a definition of “homeland” as such and methods of explaining it to modern students.
- According to the generally accepted definition, Motherland, fatherland, fatherland, the country in which a person was born; historically owned to this people territory with its nature, population, social and government system, peculiarities of language, culture, experience and morals... - the director read out the official text.
- How can I explain this to children? - the teachers were making noise.
“We have both blacks and Chinese...” the head teachers assented.
The teacher's room door swung open. Nikiforovna, the cleaning lady, casually fell in with a bucket and a wet rag.
- FAQ, are you making noise here? I have to clean up here! - Nikiforovna was menacingly indignant.
“And here we are deciding... what the Motherland is...” the director mumbled timidly.
Always strict and peremptory, he became timid only in the presence of checks from RONO and Nikiforovna.
“There’s no need for you to do this,” the cleaning lady muttered, “They decide the Motherland... But what is there to decide?” What's wrong with that? The homeland is not scary when you have someone to drink with, have a bite to eat, and work for your life and retirement!
“It’s not scary to retire...” the teachers repeated in unison. That's what they decided on.
- Dad! What is the Motherland?
- Son, Motherland, this is a place where you can always return, and where you will be welcome...
- Pa! And you came up with a great idea!
- So, today's lesson will be devoted to the definition of the Motherland! - Lydia Ivanovna beamed. She, it seemed to her, knew all the possible definitions, and even felt able to explain it to her students. Boring definitions followed, and as a summary to convey to the minds and hearts of schoolchildren, Lydia Ivanovna issued:
- Children! Homeland is a place where you want to retire and meet old age with dignity!
- Apparently, you, Lidia Ivanovna, do not live in your homeland!
- What are you saying? We are 15 years old, we haven’t finished school yet, and you are pension and old age!
- We don't want to retire!
Lydia Ivanovna turned purple.
- Quiet! - she squealed. - Who is the smartest here? - The teacher smoothly switched to ultrasound.
- I! - Mark responded proudly.
- Come on, tell everyone what MOTHERLAND is! - she was sure that Mark would not answer, he did not listen to her today...
- This is the kind of place, you know... where you can always return! From anywhere! - The student retorted.
- Cool! - everyone started talking. - Coming back from somewhere is much more interesting than retiring!
The class became noisy.
Lidia Ivanovna quietly sank into a chair and for the first time thought about actually leaving for her homeland. That is, to retire...
Dmitry Bragilevsky
And, really, what is the Motherland for modern man? Does the meaning of such a life-changing concept change over time? Let's figure it out.
Origin of the word
Needless to say, it goes back to the unknown depths of centuries. Its basis is “genus”. That is, what was both strength and love for the ancient Russians. Rod meant more than just a reliable environment and support. It was a symbol of the ability to live without the constant risk of extinction from hostile external forces. It turns out that the origin of the word “homeland” is very ancient and no less deep.
The meaning of the word "homeland"
Let's look at several options for interpreting the concept. There is the simplest, even primitive interpretation: the place where a person was born. This refers to the geographical and administrative territory. In a broad sense - a country, in a narrower sense - a city (village, village, etc.). It is strange that most dictionaries interpret the word “homeland” in precisely this extremely narrow sense. It turns out that the question “What is the homeland?” we can say with confidence that this is exactly the state where we happened to see the light. Is this really true? Especially in modern conditions, when states arise and die, sometimes without even having time to exist for a couple of decades. What, those who were born in the Soviet Union no longer have a homeland? Probably, this concept needs to be interpreted much more deeply. After all, with a change in the name of the territory and even a change in the economic system, the clan does not disappear! It continues. It turns out that the word “homeland” is somewhat deeper. It implies a community of people living in a certain territory and united by all kinds of ties (family and economic, cultural and political, that is, the most diverse).
How does meaning come about?
When discussing what the Motherland is, one cannot help but connect this concept with the soul of the individual. The meaning of this word is filled with personal perception. A person who believes that the Motherland is just a locality treats his country completely differently than someone who
believes that Everyone, with their own understanding and interpretation of this word, fills it with their own thoughts, from which actions grow. For a Russian, love for the Motherland has always been sacred. At the same time, the concept extended to both territory and people. It was not accepted to divide into relatives and “strangers”. Everyone who lived in the country automatically became one of their own. This understanding of the Motherland is also relevant in modern world. Although not everywhere. There is a tendency in “democratic” countries to replace the deep meaning of the word “homeland” with a more mundane concept, to take away its most “heartfelt” features. It turns out that “clan” is replaced by close relatives (husband, wife and children). In such a very narrow concept there is no longer any room left for the desire to defend one’s land, country, people. All that remains are selfish aspirations for own well-being. It cannot be said that the word “homeland” has no right to exist, only this is a completely different, “not our” life. Take away the Fatherland from a Russian, and he will turn into an American - this opinion existed back in Soviet times, and not in vain.
Where does the Motherland begin?
It is not for nothing that this line from the famous song found such a deep response in the souls of the older generation. In that destroyed country they understood well what the Motherland was. She is the yard in which she spent her childhood, where life was seething with dreams and love. She is a state that needed each of its residents like air! And even now nothing has changed. Only in essays on the topic “My small Motherland“Children no longer write about the beauty of their city, but about its representatives who have made a breakthrough in programming. For them, the spaces have expanded in terms of gaining a different dimension. Now it is not only and not so much geographical space that is important, but information space. It turns out that despite many critical attacks on total dependence on the Internet, “homeland” is becoming a multidimensional concept. It begins with everything that the “clan” was able to create for the benefit of its members. And this is not only the improvement of the territory and the well-being of families. This is also an information space that is becoming increasingly important.
How does the concept change in the context of globalization?
We cannot close our eyes to the fact that the trends of the modern world are erasing the understanding of ethnicity and nationality from the minds of young people. The desire to become a “resident of the planet” is becoming more and more fashionable. If we follow the logic of the population, then in such a world the entire Earth should become our homeland. But the opposite happens: having abandoned the “clan”, a person becomes an eternal outcast. Nowhere does he find the basis that he receives by associating himself with the country of birth and its population. Hence the conclusion, which is not at all desirable for many: globalization is depriving us of our Motherland. Its meaning is lost. We are becoming rootless, is that just good or bad? What do you think?
The meaning of the concept "homeland"
No matter how much a person strives to move away from his country, improving the living conditions of his family, the place where he grew up does not let go. “Motherland” does not exist as a territory together with its people. She is part of the soul. Expats often talk about this. You can hate the rulers, but the smells and sights of your beloved country haunt you all the time. They appear out of nowhere and make you yearn for “birch trees” or “ponds” (each person has their own way). The meaning of the word “homeland” cannot be overestimated. This is precisely the concept that identifies a person. His family has been associated with a certain people, way of life, and culture for centuries. There is no escape from this. The word “homeland” means everything together: geography and population, politics and culture. The main thing in it is what distinguishes the set of these concepts from another set that characterizes another country. Only a mature person can fully embrace and realize the depth of this word. The homeland is not only victories of the state and individual citizens, it is also defeats and losses. This is not only pride in achievements, but also pain due to “shortcomings”, mistakes and thoughtlessness. Homeland is something without which a person feels lost and disoriented, deprived deep meanings existence, something for which it is not a pity to give your life!
What is the Motherland in the fate and life of a person? The homeland cannot, just like the word “happiness,” be defined in one word or even a phrase. Usually, this is the country where a person was born and raised. Homeland is the place where he spent best years your life, childhood years; this is his destiny, to which he feels involved.
It is from childhood that adults teach little man love and be proud of the Motherland, whatever it may be. They teach to respect, admire, be content and develop a sense of patriotism for their country. Learning about the world from adults, a child becomes accustomed to the traditions, religion and culture of his family, and, consequently, of his state. In this period of life, he “absorbs everything like a sponge,” remembering even the smallest details.
F. Beccon said: “love for the Motherland begins with family.” And if there is harmony, love and order in the family, then all this will be reflected in the character of the individual. Love for the Motherland begins with love for parents. Appreciating his relatives, a person will also value his own home country and empathize with her in every possible way. The second thing the Motherland begins with is love for the faith of our ancestors and, in general, for the memory of our ancestors. The history of each country is individual and full of its own curious moments. I believe that a resident of a particular country should know the history of the lands where he grew up and lives to this day. It will be hard for that person who does not know the history of his people.
Russia is a country with a great past, an incomprehensible present and a very vague future. The country took thousands of years to form, but Russian culture itself originated much earlier. Well, how can a Russian person not be proud of his country, if it has gone through so much and defended so much?
I am very proud of the past of my Motherland. Of course, there were losses and wins. But there were significantly more victories. The question is asked: what is success? Success is not in physical strength, not in equipment... Success is in our Russian spirit, in courageous actions, in the intellects of rulers, in the hands of a simple peasant! Our value is people. A Russian man, he was raised on Russian soil, which has always been, is and will be ours. All strength lies in love for family, for the fatherland, for nature.
Another important point, this is faith. Faith in the future, in the best. Those who fought in the Second World War, they did not feel sorry for themselves, they did not think that they would die... They fought with the thought that they would die for the sake of future generations, for the sake of their children and grandchildren, for the sake of Russia, which was, is and it will be. They went into battle with patriotism, and this spirit, this faith helped the fighters achieve success. When these thoughts arise in my head, it seems to me that God himself was on our side, and justice has triumphed. The memory of the heroes of our Motherland makes it clear that there is someone to follow by example. Heroes, like their exploits, they will live forever in the hearts of the Russian people. Our strength lies in the memory of the exploits of our heroes.
Faith develops conscience. A person without conscience cannot love the Motherland; he can only use it, and sometimes, unfortunately, even sell it.
Loving the Motherland is an implicit art. It's hidden in the depths human soul. For some it is hidden, for others it is active. Every person loves their country in their own way. Even those people who say that there is nothing good in the state, that everything is collapsing, that the government is robbing people, they are also patriots. Their words are sad, but if you look at it, they think and worry about their country, raise questions that interest them, try to find answers to them for themselves, and justify their point of view. All the thoughts of these people are still about the Motherland: which means they worry about it; therefore, they want to make the country at least a little better; This means that they wish their country and their people well.
Loving your country doesn't mean you have to join every charity. First you need to start with yourself, with self-education in yourself and strengthening your sense of patriotism. Starting with yourself is the beginning of beginnings. It’s quite simple not to litter, not to be rude to others... Even small good deeds can change a person’s worldview. By doing good to other people, a person is spiritually re-educated, and he himself becomes pleased to do good to his neighbor. Politeness, decency and a smile will always defeat negativity and grumpiness in society. Of course, one is not a warrior alone in the field, so every person should think about the problem of self-organization of their actions and views.
Each person evaluates the concept of “Motherland” according to his own life views. For some it is a whole country, for others it is a city, a village, a village. The place where he was born or where he grew up. But maybe a non-native place that a person loved very much, and it became dear to him from the time of his stay. But for some, the Motherland is limited to the walls of the apartment...
Homeland is the place where a person feels at home, where he enjoys being, where after a long departure he wants to return again and again. This may be the place of life of his predecessors, it may be the place where he was born and raised... But it may happen that a person lives in the place where he was born and raised, but he does not value his homeland, does not accept it for what it is . It’s sad to know that such people exist, but they exist... Can someone who does not protect the country’s natural resources, does not value historical exploits, and does not appreciate monuments and cultural heritage, be a patriot and love his country with all his heart? If this person acts this way and says something completely different, then he is contradicting himself.
It is very disappointing to see news reports that some individuals are deceiving the last surviving veterans of the Great World for personal gain. Patriotic War, they steal the most valuable thing from them, these are orders and medals. These elderly people fought for our lives, risking their lives. They deserve the highest awards, and it turns out that those for whom they did not spare their lives are now shamelessly taking advantage of it... this is very indignant. These impudent people do not know what war is, they have not seen life as the veterans have seen it, but at the same time the scoundrels still commit their insidious crime.
I myself was born and raised in Russia, in Moscow. IN childhood It is still difficult to understand the borders and limits of Russia, but over time it is possible. I remember being surrounded by family and friends. These childhood memories are very precious, every person has them and everyone has their own. Some had a hard childhood, some had an easy one. Analyzing my childhood years, I can say that I had a “golden mean”. I remember both good and not so pleasant moments, but there are still more good ones. With the changing seasons, Moscow always seemed different to me. It is warm, with ducks in ponds, with blooming lilacs and green maple leaves. And autumn, with colorful leaves, rain, wind and puddles. Winter, cold, with crunchy snow underfoot, sledding down the hills, and fluffy snowflakes in the sky. All this naturally repeats itself from year to year, but every year has its own twist, something new and different. In winter, it was especially interesting to watch people prepare for the New Year, buying Christmas trees and gifts for loved ones.
Moscow is the largest city in Russia. I am proud that I was born in the capital of our state. After all, many people dream of getting here. The centuries-old history of the city is very interesting. The city center has preserved many cultural and architectural monuments. I can go for a walk along Old Arbat or Red Square at any time. Every time I come there, I discover something interesting and new. This is the busiest corner of our capital - the center. The beauties of Moscow are numerous. I love my hometown very much.
I can’t help but say about the place that has also become dear to me. From my childhood, I remember life there even more than life in Moscow.
This place is not far from Moscow, in the Moscow region, in the northeast. This is the dacha where my grandparents have lived for more than fifteen years. A lot of interesting things happened there. Remembering my childhood life in that place, I want to smile, because it was there that I learned and understood a lot, it was there that I felt calm, a connection with nature, and knowledge of the world. If a child in childhood tries to unravel the secrets of nature for himself, he learns a lot for the future, especially if there are such good mentors as grandparents nearby.
My grandparents keep several goats, a cat and a dog. And there is also one nearby big forest, there is a pond, and even further away there is a river. Nature surrounds. And a person who lives in Moscow simply needs to at least sometimes be in nature, among peace and tranquility. It is very interesting to watch animals; you can learn their habits. They are the same individual personalities, I remember well that each of the goats had their own character. It was like their own society, with a leader and subordinates. In goats, as in ordinary society, there are conflicts, respect and mutual assistance. Their milk is very healthy, even if not everyone likes it, but it is simply a treasure trove of vitamins and minerals. My family taught me to drink it since childhood, and now I love it very much. I noticed with cats that their purring is very calming. It was interesting for me to watch how the cat came from the street and lay down on my grandfather’s stomach, my grandfather stroked his head, and he purred. It feels like cats are healing. Even if a person is healthy, they treat nerves and relieve tension. I also really enjoyed watching insects. Oddly enough, I liked worms. I took them out of the ground and tried to look at them. I planted them in a jar with soil and tried to observe their way of life. The same thing happened with cabbage caterpillars. I put them in a jar and fed them cabbage leaves. Over time, by autumn they turned into cocoons. This is the first discovery that I learned on my own, not yet studying at school and not knowing the laws of nature. I found watching the garden and animals very interesting and exciting. Every day I discovered something new. Of course, my grandparents and parents helped me, answering questions to which I could not find answers. I loved being energized by nature, tranquility and solitude. I loved to play alone or with my parents. I remember going to the bathhouse. I didn’t like being in the steam room for a long time, but my grandfather forced me, spanked me with a broom, and now I remember all this with warmth in my soul. If my grandparents needed anything, I willingly helped them. I also loved going mushroom picking with my dad. There are so many interesting things you can see in the forest!
I can remember and remember, and I go there with joy again and again. The best years of my childhood passed there, I really liked this time, sometimes I even nostalgically want to go back to the past, but you can’t change time and you have to move forward with life, you have to believe in the best.
I think it’s good when a person has something pleasant and close to his heart to remember from his childhood. Immediately your soul becomes peaceful and very light.
Let not everyone have a place where they can come (arrive) and feel at home, feeling calm, peace and joy of the soul. But everyone can find that very place that will become native, close and calming to this person. Homeland is a broad concept. It’s really bad if a person can’t find himself anywhere; It’s good when there is that place that, like the love of his life, attracts him and mentally calls him.
This is a very valuable feeling - to feel your homeland, your native place. This is what you perceive as it is, with its “pros” and “cons”; something where you want to return again and again, and living or being in that native place, you feel joy, pride and want to rejoice that you are in your ever-desired native place; where you like to be under any circumstances, in any weather.
We have a lot of people in Russia, but we also have a large territory, with great history. I think that patriotism for our country should be cultivated from an early age and throughout life until gray hairs. We Russians, if we want, we can do anything. The main thing is to believe and not give up, try not to pay attention to gossip and rumors, it is clear to everyone that this is a provocation from enemies and envious people. We are strong, strong. We can do anything. And for the people, the main thing is not to lose heart. If every person tries to make themselves better at least a little, then this will be a big plus. homeland patriotism society
Russia is one of the most multinational countries in the world. There were even more people, but the collapse Soviet Union cited that some allied countries separated from us. In general, our country is very friendly, so many nationalities live in one country, get along with each other, and live in peace. We are united by the fact that we have one Motherland, one history, we live in one great power, and we are all proud of it together.
I compare the past years with the present time, and in truth, our sense of patriotism has really begun to grow. Celebration of "Day Great Victory", organization of the "65th anniversary of the Battle of Moscow", departure of schoolchildren to hero cities.
Even though there are no pioneers or Komsomol members now, schoolchildren are still involved in various marches, processions, laying flowers at monuments, school organizations visit veterans to help, orphanages, and various events. I myself was in such an organization. And I don’t see anything wrong with getting together as a group and going to visit disabled children in an orphanage, because they are just like us, they just have health problems, they lack communication and positive emotions, but it would be the same for these kids it's useful.
I remember how this summer the whole country was worried about our Olympiad participants. This was talked about in the news, written in newspapers, various propaganda posters hung on the streets in order to support our Olympic participants. I was very pleased to see such active people.
“They love their homeland not because it is great, but because it is their own” (Seneca Lucius Annaeus (the Younger)). That's exactly what anyone can say true patriot. The Motherland, it should not be special, eternally victorious, it should be its own! What's yours. What are you talking and thinking about? The fact that will never betray you, will not leave you in trouble. And if something doesn’t work out in life, don’t be angry with the country and blame it for your problems. First of all, you need to look at yourself and your surroundings, establish your life institutions. Consider the problem in more detail from different angles; perhaps it can be solved in no time, but there is no need to offend the Motherland. She gave birth to you, she supports you, she will accept you.
Liberal point of view: "Motherland is freedom." There is an option: “Homeland is where a person finds himself.” (Sergey Dovlatov). I like S. Dovlatov's version. Not everyone can find themselves, but if you have found yourself, realized that this is near and dear to you, then don’t let it go! Homeland is in the person himself, in his feelings, soul and worldview.
Homeland is not just about living and belonging to a certain state of the world, you need to love the traditions, customs, know the culture and art of this country. Treasure and protect nature and architectural monuments in order to preserve them for future generations as they are, beautiful, mysterious and pleasing to the eyes of the Russian people and not only.
Home is where you are loved and expected. Where you come and can’t find where it ends. When you feel your insignificance before the greatness and significance of the Motherland. After all, if you love, then don’t betray. Not for nothing, there are so many sayings famous people about the Motherland, duty to the Motherland and love for it.
I think that every person must understand for himself, realize that there is a Motherland for him, in what light he sees it, and whether he is ready to do anything for her.
Unfortunately, in our modern world everything is much more complicated, there are people who will do anything for their country, and there are traitors who are selling it...
My Motherland is Russia. This is the place where I return and she is always happy to see me. She gave birth to and raised me. And I am very grateful to fate that I was born a Russian person, in this proud sense of the word.
Some say that the Motherland does not play a big role in a person’s life, others believe that this is not so. Which one is right? You can’t help but think about this after reading most interesting text Soviet writer Alexei Nikolaevich Tolstoy.
What role does the Motherland play in a person’s life? This is exactly the problem the author poses. This issue has been troubling society for a long time. It has remained relevant to this day and is of great importance to everyone. Reflecting on the problem posed, Tolstoy draws special attention to the fact that: “The Motherland is the movement of the people along their land from the depths of centuries to the desired future...”. At the same time, the author especially emphasizes: “Our nest, our homeland has prevailed over all our feelings.” The writer leads us to the conclusion that the Motherland is the basis of human life, the ancestral place that we must protect.
It is this: The homeland plays the most important role in a person’s life, so it must be protected. This is proven by the following words: “Each of us bears responsibility for our Motherland, for preserving the heritage of our people...”.
After reading the text, looking into my soul, I came to the conclusion that I completely agree with the opinion of A.N. Tolstoy. Indeed, there is no person without a homeland; it is always in the soul of each of us.
There are many writers in world literature who have said that nothing is more important than the Motherland. Let us turn to the poem “Borodino” by M. Yu. Lermontov. The author shows us the heroic exploits of the people who fought for their Motherland. The poet describes historical events that took place at the Battle of Borodino. People are ready to give the most precious thing they have - life for the sake of their country.
Let me give you one more argument. Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy’s novel “War and Peace” describes not only heroic deeds during the War of 1812, but also the common feat of the entire people, who defeated the enemy thanks to love for the Motherland and true patriotism. Each soldier fought for a bright future for the next generations, for a clear sky above the heads of their children.
Thus, the touching text of A.N. Tolstoy made me think seriously about the role of the Motherland in my life. So let's listen to the wise words of the author! We need to value and protect our Motherland not only when it is in danger, but also in times of peace.
Updated: 2018-02-01
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