The article tries to determine the role of myth and mythological thinking in society, shows the relationship of socio-political myth with ideology, politics, historical memory. A feature of the “basic myths of society” is presented. The only thing that strengthens today’s society is the image of the people - the winner of fascism. However, they are also trying to destroy this image. It is argued that the concept of Russian national history should be contrasted with these challenges, which should consist not of defeats and disasters, but of being heroic, i.e. including examples of overcoming difficulties, examples of victories and achievements. Even in the years of the Great War for the Defense of the Fatherland (World War II).