In wartime Russia, schools prepare the next generation of fighters

Russian schools have shifted from fostering critical thinking to propagandizing patriotism during the Ukraine war, with educators warning that this approach risks stifling analytical skills and spreading propaganda, fear among students, teachers, and parents who stand to lose their jobs or face pressure from authorities. The use of nostalgia in education is criticized for reinforcing biases, while counterarguments suggest alternatives could balance patriotic sentiment without compromising on objective analysis.