Abstract
The article attempts to reveal the role of civil society in the formation of civic culture of the future specialist, in particular a foreign language teacher. Legislative documents in the field of education are characterized, the views of scientists on civil society are revealed, the problems of globalization of society development are covered. It is established that the construction of civil society is impossible without the participation of applicants for higher education, who must become real citizens of their country - amateur, independent people who are realized in a civil position. It is revealed that the main principle of the mechanism of formation of civic culture of the future foreign language teacher is the principle of activity. It is proved that the problem of forming the civic culture of student youth is relevant, socially significant and is a reflection of changes in the paradigm of education aimed at the development of the individual as a citizen; the formation of civic culture of youth is the foundation of the development of civil society and a democratic state.

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