Activities of the main department and political bodies of the civil air flight to activate the spiritual factor in front and rear conditions during the Great Patriotic War

the article analyzes the activities of the Main and Political Directorates of the Civil Air Fleet, as well as the territorial party and political bodies, in promoting the spiritual (ideological, moral, and psychological) factor in frontline units and rear aviation enterprises during the Great Patriotic War. The article examines the meaning of the concept of "spiritual factor," as well as the directions, forms, means, and methods of political and educational work carried out by political officers, party organizations, and public organizations to mobilize and unite military and labor collectives, and to develop the mental qualities necessary for combat and labor in the military and labor fronts (patriotism, courage, military honor, loyalty in friendship, selflessness, mutual assistance, conscience, empathy for others' suffering, enthusiasm in collective work, diligence, etc.).Thanks to them, combat and production tasks were successfully solved. The results of the study are relevant both for using the experience of organizing political and educational work by command and leadership personnel and political officers of civil aviation units in the zone of the special military operation, and for implementing the strategic course of Russia's development planned by the highest state authorities.

Main Directorate, political bodies of the Civil Air Fleet, spiritual factor, mentality, party-political and ideological work, front-line and rear units, and the Great Patriotic War