FEATURES OF AN IDEAL CITIZEN IN VARIOUS SOCIO-HISTORICAL CONDITIONS

The relevance of the study is determined by the need to create a model of a worthy person – an ideal citizen of a civilized state, which can be built from the confusion that takes place on the planet. The author analyzes the ancient Greek examples of civilization, which are still attractive, retaining their significance for modern social development, reveals the role of such historical documents as the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Human and Citizen Rights, shows the importance of digital democracy to ensure a more deliberate and widespread participation of the population in political life. The aim of the study was to analyze the ideal of a citizen in different socio-historical conditions. The method of content analysis was used for systematic extraction of information from the literature sources, as well as methods of analysis, synthesis and comparative research. Results. The concept of «ideal citizen» changed depending on specific political, social and economic conditions. But at the same time it retained a common basis. Even in ancient times, a member of the state could influence the formation of power of this state and could participate in the management of the state. The ideal citizen has always been an active participant in political life. Personal freedom has always been a prerequisite for obtaining citizen status. The ideal citizen was able to consider his rights as duties and, conversely, duties as rights. Three main positions of the ideal citizen can be distinguished: this is a moral person, this is the one who is able to rise to the interests of the whole society, this is the one who can not only rule, but also obey. The paper emphasizes the importance of educating the young people in such a way that they consider themselves a part of a democratic society, see themselves as historical actors responsible for the future of the country and the future of humanity.