In the article, the author reflects upon the content and structural elements of the concept of “national mentality.” According to the author, the peculiarities of the continuum have an impact on the national mentality, in the same way the national mentality acts as a development factor of the historical character of people. A thorough study of the content and structural elements of the national mentality, the study of it in the context of historical processes will help to experience the natural existence of the nation.
mentality, historical memory, social image, social sentiment, value, ideal, principle, imperative, national character, language, mindset, behavior, nation-specific.