The Ministry of Education and Science approved an order to strengthen the study of the history of Russia in universities

An order of the Ministry of Education and Science was approved to increase the time for studying the history of Russia in universities. Now, regardless of specialization, students will study the subject for 144 academic hours. The order comes into force on September 1, 2023.

“Increased attention to the study of the history of Russia in universities will make it possible to counteract the falsification of history in any of its manifestations, to form in students a sense of patriotism, citizenship, respect for the memory of generations, and responsibility for the fate of the country,” the statement says. message Ministry of Education.

Changes are being made to educational standards in all specialties and areas of training for bachelor’s and specialist’s levels. The volume of “contact work of students with teaching staff” should be at least 80% for full-time education and at least 40% for part-time and part-time forms. As Kommersant reported, now universities have the right to determine the content of the subject, its chronological and geographical scope, as well as methodological aspects.

Earlier in October, the Russian Historical Society prepared a draft concept for a university course in Russian history for all students, regardless of their specialization. It covers the period from Ancient Russia to modern Russia and ends with the expansion of NATO, the entry of Russian troops into the territory of Ukraine and the announcement of Western sanctions. Teachers are advised to “avoid negative bias and slander” when talking about the problems and contradictions of Russian history.

More details – in the material “Kommersant” “From Russia to a special operation”.

Leonid Uvarchev