Today, Russian schools held another session of “Conversations About Important Things”. Under the theme “Factories of Russia,” students were taught about the role of industry in the country’s history, its importance for the economy and sovereignty, and the need to choose engineering and technical professions.
Following the official guidelines, teachers explained that “factories are not just places where things are made, but also part of the country’s security,” and that “Russian industry is the foundation of economic sovereignty and technological independence.”
“Therefore, today’s discussion is not just about professions. It is about the country’s security and independence. About why factories were defended and why their restoration was considered a matter of honor.”
Students were shown an interview with Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov. He said that Russia has “great potential” in unmanned aviation and encouraged young people to pursue careers in industry. According to him, there is currently high demand for engineers, technologists, and designers, and factory work is “well paid.”
Special emphasis was placed on the role of industry in wartime, noting that during World War II “industry also stood up to defend the Motherland.” College and technical school students were told that “without domestic production — there is no army, no country.”
A mandatory part of the lesson for older students was a segment from Nikita Mikhalkov’s program BesogonTV, where he reflects on bloggers and industrial workers, asking students to imagine what would happen if workers became bloggers.
“The future of our factories — and therefore the future of all of Russia — largely depends on you. Each of you can become a true professional who will make a significant contribution to the development of our Motherland,” — the teacher concludes the lesson.
