Etnomadaniyat and national idea: theoretical foundations. Ethnomadaniyat - the historical experience, tradition, language, art, and values of the people; national idea is the concept that ensures the spiritual and moral unity of society. Their connection ensures identity, social integration, and cultural continuity. Theoretical aspects: historical materialism, functionalism, cultural determinism, constructivism. Basic principles: historicity, sustainability, adaptability. Goals: shaping national identity, preserving and developing cultural heritage