The basis of the collection consists of articles written in recent years and published in leading academic journals of the CIS countries. The scientific works reflect different cultural, historical and philosophical views of contemporary realities. The material may be of interest and relevance to researchers from different countries. The main idea of the book is to discuss and defend the ideas of freedom, love, human rights, justice, fraternity, equality, mutual understanding, truth and peace. The book is intended both for scholars and the general reader.