To cultivate and practice socialist core values, we must adhere to the following principles: (1) Adhere to people-oriented, respect the dominant position of the masses, pay attention to the interests and value demands of the masses, and promote people's all-round development; 2) Adhere to ideals and beliefs as the core, grasp the general switch of world outlook, outlook on life and values, firmly establish the common ideal of Socialism with Chinese characteristics in the whole society, and strive to build the spiritual pillar of the people; (3) Insist on connecting with reality, distinguish levels and objects, strengthen classification guidance, identify the resonance point with the masses' thoughts and the intersection point with the interests of the masses, and be close, objective and grounded; (4) Insist on improvement and innovation, be good at using ways that the masses like, build a platform for mass participation, open up channels for mass participation, and actively promote innovation in ideas, means and grassroots work.