Russian Textbook's Portrayal of Crimea and Ukraine Sparks Debate

Concerns have been raised regarding the alleged propagandistic content in Russian 11th-grade history textbooks. A recent TikTok video highlights sections discussing the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the 2022 military operation in Ukraine, criticizing the textbook's framing of these events. The video's creator points to the textbook's use of terms like "reunification" and "special military operation," arguing that this language downplays the aggressive nature of Russia's actions. "It's blatant propaganda," the creator states, highlighting the potential for this biased information to shape students' understanding of history. Experts in education and political science could provide further analysis on the implications of such biased textbooks.