Ukraine war: Russian schoolbook urges teenagers to join the army - BBC News

The textbook will be part of a subject taught by former soldiers in Russia and occupied Ukraine.

2 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, Getty Images/BBCImage caption, The Russian Army in Defence of the Fatherland is aimed at 15-18 year-olds and promotes military service for anyone over 18By Maria KorenyukBBC Global Disinformation TeamA new Russian school textbook has been produced that distorts the history of the war against Ukraine and encourages students to join the army.

It has been designed for a new subject entitled "Fundamentals of Security and Defence of the Motherland".

The lesson is compulsory for high school students aged 15 to 18 in Russia and occupied territories in Ukraine.

It will be taught once a week from September, replacing a lesson known as "Fundamentals of Safe Living".

Former soldiers are expected to teach the new subject and Russians with a degree in pedagogy - the method and practice of teaching - who return from the war are already being offered free retraining courses to become teachers.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68550459

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