Integration of representatives from different ethnic groups of learners considering cultural and psychological differences

Global changes in the world and the increase in migration flows suggest changes in the self-awareness of nations involved in various ethnic societies. In this regard, the Concept of the State Migration Policy of the Russian Federation for the period until 2025 provides for the creation of favorable conditions for the socio-cultural integration of migrants into Russian society. This article is dedicated to the study of cultural and psychological differences in the structure of ethnic identity among modern adolescents living in different regions of Russia (Moscow, Stavropol) and Azerbaijan (Ismayilli). The study theoretically substantiates and empirically identifies the features of cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of ethnic identity. The analysis utilizes psychodiagnostic methods, including ethnic identity questionnaires, empathy scales, self-esteem, anxiety, as well as content analysis of essays. The sample consisted of 295 adolescents from grades 6 to 8. The results showed that the dominant ethnic group (Russians in Moscow) demonstrates a more pronounced ethnic identity, the regional factor (Moscow vs. Stavropol) significantly influences ethnic self-awareness, and the lowest indicators are characteristic of non-Russian groups, especially in metropolitan areas. The results can be used for the development of educational programs aimed at fostering constructive interethnic interaction, as well as for improving the pedagogical support of adolescent migrants. The research findings are relevant for creating social strategies that take into account cultural specifics when integrating forced migrants into the host society, in line with the goals of the State Migration Policy of the Russian Federation until 2025. It has been revealed that the cultural environment, interethnic conflicts, and historical context have a significant impact on the formation of adolescents' ethnic identity: - The dominant ethnic group (Russians in Moscow) exhibits more pronounced indicators of ethnic identity; - The regional factor (Moscow vs. Stavropol) significantly affects ethnic self-awareness; - The lowest indicators are characteristic of non-Russian groups, especially in Moscow, which may be related to acculturation processes.

ethnic identity, cultural-psychological differences, cognitive component, affective component, behavioral component, interethnic relationships, integration, social environment, historical context, adolescents