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Ukraine Condemns Controversial Textbook Justifying Invasion

1/28/2025

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Story summary

A controversial new textbook, "Military History of Russia," portrays the invasion of Ukraine as a justified action, likening it to the Soviet struggle against Nazi Germany. Edited by Vladimir Medinsky, this narrative, aimed at students 15 and up, shifts blame onto NATO and the West, prompting Ukraine to denounce it as blatant propaganda.

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Historical Context

The new textbook "Military History of Russia," edited by Vladimir Medinsky, echoes Soviet propaganda tactics from the Cold War era, which framed conflicts as defensive against Western aggression. This approach mirrors the Soviet narrative during World War II, portraying the USSR as a victim of Nazi invasion. Such historical revisionism aims to foster patriotism among youth, reminiscent of Soviet educational practices that instilled loyalty to the state.

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Story summary

A controversial new textbook, "Military History of Russia," portrays the invasion of Ukraine as a justified action, likening it to the Soviet struggle against Nazi Germany. Edited by Vladimir Medinsky, this narrative, aimed at students 15 and up, shifts blame onto NATO and the West, prompting Ukraine to denounce it as blatant propaganda.

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