Literary regional studies of Rivne region in the context of the revival of spiritual values in the modern educational process

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Abstract: The article is devoted to the study of literary regional studies in Rivne region in the context of the modern educational process. The aim of the scientific research is to study the works of writers from Rivne region and modern literary regional studies in the context of the revival of spiritual values. The study uses a set of research methods: general scientific (analysis, synthesis, abstraction); empirical (observation, surveys). Results. It has been found that deepening the local history component in education during wartime is critical for shaping national identity, historical memory and worldview values among young people. This ensures a holistic attitude towards one's native land, strengthens social consciousness and forms the basis of a society's spiritual strength. To solve this problem, it is necessary to create pedagogical conditions for the effective organisation of classes on the study of local literature: taking into account the specifics of literature as an art form; forming the aesthetic tastes of schoolchildren in accordance with the folk traditions and customs of their region; the formation of self-respect and pride in one's native land based on a personal attitude towards artistic literature of a local history nature. The study of literary regional studies contributes to advanced scientific achievements in the humanities and the creation of new knowledge: a) the study of regional literature; b) the cultivation of national consciousness and spirituality; c) the integration of regional studies into the educational process; d) the revival of spiritual values, such as respect for cultural heritage, love for one's native land, patriotism; e) the preservation of national identity. Conclusions. It has been established that the leading idea behind the study of literary regional studies is the spiritual development of the student, the enrichment of their worldview, the improvement of their general culture, the formation of aesthetic tastes, etc. through literary regional studies – knowledge about the literature of their native land as a component and integral part of Ukraine as a whole.