The study of modern problems of the idea of the state and its future is in demand, both from the standpoint of historical approach and political development. The problem of forming ideas about the country among its citizens in psychological research is actualized in connection with the need to study the determinants of political behavior and political socialization. The image of the country is formed throughout the life of a person and this process is influenced by subjective and objective factors. The data of our research show that there are differences in the content characteristics of the image of the country in the generations of "fathers" and "children". The desire for a "strong state", the value of cultural experience and innovations in the field of economy remain relevant for representatives of different generations of Russia.