Abstract: This study examines the historical awareness of 15-year-old students regarding the Great Moravian period and its interpretation within the current education system. It explores how students perceive Great Moravia, the factors influencing their knowledge, and potential gaps in historical education. The research sample comprises students from the upper grades of primary schools as well as lower grades of secondary and grammar schools in the Czech Republic. A statistical analysis of both correct and incorrect responses is interpreted within a broader historical and pedagogical framework. The findings indicate a tendency among students to view the past through the lens of contemporary media and cultural discourses, confirming differences in historical consciousness depending on region and school type. Additionally, the study includes a control sample of students from Silesian schools, allowing for a comparative analysis between different educational environments and providing a broader perspective on the historical memory of younger generations.

Author: Pavera, Libor

DOI: 10.17846/CL.2025.18.1.163-181

Publication order reference: Prof. PhDr. Libor Pavera, CSc.; University of Bielsko-Biała, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Communication Theory and Practice, Ul. Willowa 2, 43-309 Bielsko-Biała, Poland; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; ORCID ID: 0000-0001-6916-8483

Source: Konštantínove listy, 2025, vol.: 18, issue: 1, pages: 163-181 (PDF file)

Keywords: RESEARCH, 15-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS, HISTORICAL MEMORY, GREAT MORAVIAN PERIOD, EDUCATION SYSTEM, PARADIGM SHIFTS

Language: ENGLISH

Recommended Citation:

Pavera, Libor. 2025. Cultural Heritage in the Awareness of Today’s Young Generation Relating to The Great Moravian Period. In Konštantínove listy [Constantine’s Letters] 18/1, 163-181.