RIVNE “PROSVITA” IN THE CONTEXT OF HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT

In the article the pre-conditions of origin, creation and basic stages of development of society ?Prosvita” in the Rivne region in the context of history transformations are explored. The integral picture of its cultural and educational activity, role and value in public-political and social-cultural life of the region are shown. It is founded out that the national consciousness of the past and present generations of Ukrainians was formed on the basis of moral, ethical, pedagogical, political, social and cultural factors. At all times enlighteners took care of the spiritual and cultural heritage of the nation, fought for the independence of the Ukrainian people and were voluntarily engaged in cultural and educational activities, founded Ukrainian schools, opened reading houses, arranged concerts and performances, organized commemoration events dedicated to the memory of prominent Ukrainian figures , printed books, newspapers, magazines and opened educational libraries. Association Prosvita also took part in the creation and expansion of other public organizations, where the main objective was the rise of national consciousness. Not without reason at the present stage of particular topicality is the problem of formation of identity of Ukrainian nation.