This research thesis examines how
history education in Russian schools has been transformed since 1992 to serve as a tool for
ideological indoctrination, embedding narratives of nationalism and ethnic exclusionism. It explores the mechanisms by which the Russian government uses national
history textbooks to propagate nationalist discourses, systematically shaping students' political consciousness and perpetuating ethnic exclusionist narratives within society.
Through in-depth
content analysis of these textbooks, the work illuminates the complex role of state-controlled education in reinforcing authoritarian ideologies and controlling historical memory. This study demonstrates advanced research skills in analyzing institutionalized propaganda and contributes valuable insight into the interplay between education and political socialization in authoritarian contexts.
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