With Acts of Subversion, Some Russians Fight Propaganda in Schools

nytimes.comPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

Parents in Russia are grappling with increasing pressures from patriotic education in schools amid the war in Ukraine. Educators are working to combat misinformation aimed at instilling support for the conflict through initiatives like music lessons on Russian military songs and discussions that present Russia as a victim while positioning the West as an enemy, raising concerns about the system's hostility to them.