In the modern world, where global transformations are taking place in the field of spiritual and moral foundations of society, there is a desperate struggle for the consciousness and soul of a person. Therefore, the search for national and ethnic identity based on the great heritage of peoples, which is a real treasure, is of particular relevance. And humanity is able to draw from these processes unlimited energy necessary for creation and progress. The international community is facing the issue of finding ways of consensus, social cooperation, interethnic harmony and peace. In order to develop a strategy for interethnic harmony and social cooperation, religious tolerance, overcoming the negative consequences of social hostility and ensuring social cooperation of the entire world society, it is necessary to skillfully use the achievements of modern social sciences, anthropology and philosophy. It is vital to determine the mechanisms for introducing the national idea into the minds of young people and appeal to the spiritual heritage of thinkers who have made a great contribution to the development of national and universal values, peace, enlightenment, religious tolerance.