In the article we analyze the concept of a new educational and methodological complex on the universal history.

Keywords: concept, universal history, Eurocentrism, teaching, discussion, ancient history, the history of the Middle Ages.

In article we present our experience of holding patriotic public actions for young people of Novosibirsk. Various forms of work are presented, their positive sides and shortcomings are revealed, some prospects of further activity are planned.

Keywords: patriotic education, public statement, memorials, exhibitions, exposition, lecture.