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How to raise a citizen in modern Russia
In Kostroma, a large-scale youth meeting "I am a Citizen" was held at the Patriot Patriotic Education Center. The event took place as part of an off-site reporting and election conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Kostroma Fellowship. The main goal of the meeting was to find an answer to a fundamental question: is citizenship merely a formal status in a passport, or is it a conscious position of constructive contribution and responsibility toward society?
The organizers managed to take the program far beyond the standard lecture format. The participants — leaders of youth associations and activists of regional public organizations — not only delved into the history of the concept of "citizen" but also traced the evolution of this status over the centuries. Special attention was paid to the balance of rights and obligations that this status imposes on a person in the 21st century. The key speaker in the dialogue was Anton Palyulin, owner of the law firm "Palyulin & Partners." Thanks to his combination of legal practice, teaching experience at Synergy University, and active work on the board of the Kostroma Fellowship, the speaker was able to translate complex legal concepts into the language of lively and accessible communication.
In his speech, Anton Palyulin discussed in detail the activities of the Kostroma Fellowship in Moscow. Young people learned how natives of the Kostroma region, while living in the capital, maintain a connection with their small homeland, what specific projects they are implementing to support it, and with which organizations they interact. For the audience, this served as a clear example that being a citizen means actively participating in the life of one's native region, even while being geographically far from it.
The high status of the meeting was underscored by the participation of honorary guests from Moscow. Gennady Atrokhov, curator of cadet classes at Moscow School No. 1411, shared methods for educating the younger generation, while Natalya Blinova, a specialist at the Museum Complex of Moscow State Pedagogical University (MPGU), presented a view of history through the lens of culture and museum work. This interdisciplinary composition of experts made it possible to examine the phenomenon of citizenship through law, education, military valor, and historical memory.
Anton Palyulin, owner of the law firm "Palyulin & Partners":
"Civil society has undergone significant changes. First of all, it has become deeply patriotic and depends only on itself. Today we cannot say that civil society needs any funding, grants, or outside help. Civil society is the backbone of the state. It is volunteers, citizens, and caring people who help the army, help the volunteers, help the youth, and help the elderly."
Today, the concept of "citizen" is inseparable from active patriotism. For the younger generation, this is no longer about abstract slogans but about concrete actions. Alexey Papin, an activist of the Kostroma regional branch of "Young Guard of United Russia," backed up the theory with a personal example:
"For me, patriotism means standing up for your people and your country. Adhering to its values, both cultural and social. Always defending its rights. I am a volunteer. I help people cope and overcome difficulties. I took part in beautifying park areas, clearing roads of snow... At the geriatric clinic, I helped the elderly. I collected humanitarian aid for the soldiers of the special military operation."
