Abstract: The development of regional models of education that contribute to the restoration of cultural continuity, the preservation of traditions, customs and values, in the context of globalization is becoming particularly relevant. The subject of the study is the system of Cossack education in the Kuban. The goal is to analyze the main stages and features of development, identify possible potential in counteracting ethnosocial conflicts, and build interethnic dialogue. In the work general scientific methods of research are used such as analysis, synthesis, generalization, systematization, comparison, etc. As a result of the research, it is concluded that the Cossack education in the Kuban region passed a number of stages of development from the spontaneous appearance and activity of individual Cossack classes and groups in general education institutions to the folding of a multilevel system: a kindergarten - an institution for additional education - a school - a cadet Cossack corps - University. The role of the Cossack education system in building good ethno-confessional relations, developing good-neighborliness and mutual understanding between representatives of different peoples and cultures, and reducing interethnic conflicts among the region's youth was not effective. It was based on the knowledge of the history, culture and customs of the Cossacks teachers. However, the potential of the Cossack education system in solving these problems is great. Materials and conclusions of the study can be used by representatives of Cossack societies responsible for interaction with educational institutions that implement the Cossack component, as well as for the preparation of educational and methodological materials for teachers of the Cossack classes and Cossack mentors.