Identity Formation in the Educational Process in Russia and Kazakhstan: Comparative Analysis

The multivalence of interpretations identity depends on the context consideration. primordialist approach to explaining is gradually giving way a constructivist in which seen as social construct. "Multiple" means transcending one's ethnoculture and diffusing original identities. It almost impossible create stable "map identities," but more important process making sense it from contemporary perspective. transformation identities clearly visible post-Soviet space, an area vital interest for Russia. modern space conflict-prone zone, where interests many world powers, are concentrated. search new national closely connected with assertion symbolic status people history, why role education so important. article analyzes Russian Kazakh federal state educational standards (FSES) Educational Development Strategies reveals their specificity. priority State Compulsory Standard Russia formation civil identity, while Kazakhstan we note dominance ethnic component identity.