Russia intends to "improve" history in textbooks - has Uzbekistan agreed to this?

The Minister of Education of the Russian Federation, Sergey Kravtsov, speaking at the plenary session of the State Duma, noted the negative attitude towards Russia in history textbooks in some CIS countries, especially when covering topics related to the Soviet period. His words were quoted by Meduza.

"Regarding history textbooks, there are certain difficulties and problems in presenting historical material without adhering to the principles of historicity and objectivity when considering the history of a number of states. "First of all, this concerns our common past, the period when the territories of the republics that were part of the Soviet Union had a negative character towards Russia as a whole," Kravtsov said.

According to him, the Ministry of Education of Russia, together with some ministries of the CIS countries, is working on developing a unified approach to the historical past.

However, Kravtsov did not specify which countries these were. He emphasized that a "single educational, cultural, and spiritual space" is being created with these countries, with which the Russian Ministry of Education is working. He believes that in this space everyone understands each other and is committed to the principle of good neighborliness.

In general, the authorities of the Russian Federation believe that there is a critical approach to Russia in the history textbooks of the CIS countries, especially in topics related to the Soviet period.

Therefore, they intend to discuss "common history" together with some countries and "agree" on the approach in textbooks. So far, it has not been disclosed which "individual states" Sergey Kravtsov is referring to, but Russia calls this "construction of a cultural and spiritual space." It is unknown whether Uzbekistan is also on this list.

We believe that the Ministry of School and Preschool Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan will issue an official statement on this matter in the coming days.