Abstract: The conception of “citizen”,which is originated in the west,contains a rich content of politics,law and ethics.Its essence is the citizen identity,i.e. the subject with rights and obligations.The conception of “citizen” is different from the conception of “people”.In the west the conception of “citizen” went through the development of ancient Rome and of modern times.And now,with the interraction of society,communication between countries and popularization of humanism,the meaning of “citizen”has changed a lot through continuous extension and revision.It is safe to say that the conception of “citizen” is still in its process of perfection.

Key words: citizen, citizen identity, newly-rising citizen