The article considers the idea of ​​patriotism, which at all times occupied a special place not only in the spiritual life of society, but also in all the most important spheres of its activity – in ideology, politics, culture, economics, ecology, etc. Patriotism is an integral part of the national idea of ​​Kazakhstan, an integral component of national science and culture, developed over the centuries. It has always been regarded as a source of courage, heroism and strength of the Kazakh people, as a necessary condition for the greatness and power of our state.