2023-08-08 18:58:00
Written in record time, it praises the army: Russian Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov has presented a new history book that sets out the state’s view of the Ukraine conflict. Written in “just under five months,” the book is for eleventh graders, regarding age 17, and covers the period from 1945 to the 21st century, Krawtsow said.
“It’s important to teach students the goals” of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, Kravtsov said, which aims to “demilitarize” and “denazify” the former Soviet republic.
The Russian Minister of Education presents the new book for history lessons. (7 Aug 2023)
AFP
The book praises the Russian military for “saving the peace” on the Crimean peninsula in 2014. It also criticizes the sanctions imposed on Russia by the West, which are worse than Napoleon, who invaded Russia in 1812.
The book is to be supplemented following “our victory”.
The cover of the book, which will be available in “all schools” from September 1, shows the Russian bridge that connects the annexed Crimea to the mainland. It is a symbol of President Vladimir Putin’s rule and was attacked several times during the conflict. After the end of the offensive in Ukraine, “following our victory, we will continue to add to this book,” said Kravtsov.
Russia launched an unprecedented crackdown on dissenters during its offensive in Ukraine, which has also extended to schools. In April, a Russian girl was taken away from her father following she drew a picture in support of Ukraine at school. (afp)
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