“Conversations About Important Things” officially introduced in russian kindergartens

As of September 1, the state-run propaganda program Conversations About Important Things has officially begun in Russian preschools.

03 September

First Bells Now Rung by Participants in the War Against Ukraine

This year, Russian schools altered one of the most recognizable traditions of Knowledge Day.

02 September

Strangers Instead of Fathers

Instead of their deceased fathers, children were accompanied to school by their "comrades-in-arms."

01 September

“Heroes” of War, Priests, and Children With Rifles

How Russia Marked September 1 in Schools

01 September

Patriotism, “traditional values,” and digital sovereignty

What russian students will learn in ‘Conversations About Important Things’ this school year

29 August

Propaganda instead of knowledge

Russia rewrites school curriculum around war and “traditional values”

26 August

“Conversations about important things” to be officially introduced in Russian Kindergartens

The Ministry of Education plans to roll out the program in 22 regions across Russia as well as in the occupied territories of Ukraine.

19 August

How War Is Forcing Out Top Students from Russia’s Leading Universities

In 2025, nearly 3,000 participants in the war against Ukraine and their children were admitted to 18 of Russia’s top universities

11 August

Chronicles of Indoctrination

How Schools, Kindergartens, and Officials Stood Out in Late July

31 July

Russian Schoolchildren Massively Involved in Development and Production of Combat Drones

Hundreds of thousands of Russian schoolchildren are being involved in the creation of military drones under the guise of educational programs.

29 July