The reflection of the idea of the leading role of native land is decided by the fact
that the primary attention is determined by the interest in the concept of the
revival of national identity. The aim of the article is addressed to the formation
of ideas about the reflection of native land during periods of socio-economic
upheaval. The cognitive approach was a principal determining factor in
considering the problem of the antinomy of the personal and social nature of
the concept. The novelty of the study can be assessed by the fact that the idea of
belonging to a small territory as regards a particular ethnic group can be
expressed through cultural interaction. The practical significance of the study is
determined by the possibility of forming a structure of understanding of small
cultural communities basing upon the activities of writers.