Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Science, Technology and Culture: Interaction, Evolution and Progress‖ (December 21-23, 2025) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – Copenhagen, Denmark, 2026. – 161 p.

112 - Creating communities. Online platforms contribute to the creation of virtual communities united by common interests and values, which allows young people to feel part of a larger community and strengthen their national identity. - Formation of a civic position. Social networks have become a powerful tool for expressing a civic position and participating in social movements, young people can unite to protect national interests, which contributes to the strengthening of national identity. - Cultural exchange. Digital technologies make it possible to easily share cultural assets, music, cinematography, literature, which contributes to the preservation and popularization of national culture. - Manipulation of consciousness. At the same time, digital technologies can be used to manipulate consciousness, spread misinformation and incite inter-ethnic enmity. The analysis of the given data shows that students of higher education institutions prefer active forms of work that contribute to the formation of national identity. Such areas as cooperation with public organizations and involvement in volunteer activities received the greatest support. This shows the growing social responsibility of young people and the desire to actively participate in society. At the same time, traditional forms of educational work, such as conducting educational hours and organizing cultural events, also remain relevant. The least popular option was the introduction of new educational programs, which may indicate the need for more active communication with young people regarding the content and goals of such programs. In general, the results of the survey indicate the need for a comprehensive approach to the formation of the national identity of student youth, which combines both theoretical training and practical activities. In the article, the authors analyzed the concepts of national identity and national consciousness and identified their key components. It has been established that the information war is one of the most important challenges of our time. It directly affects the formation of national identity, especially in conditions of armed conflict. To resist information attacks, it is necessary to take comprehensive measures aimed