Russian kindergartens to teach children Crimea is Russian
A program for children aged 6-7 has been scheduled to provide a 'comprehensive presentation of Crimea as a historical part of Russia that has returned home' and the 'historical connection between Crimea and Russia'.
Consensus
- Children aged 5-6 will be told that Crimea is a Russian peninsula.
- Children aged 6-7 will be taught about Crimea as a historically connected part of Russia that returned home.
- The Crimean Bridge will be presented as a symbol of unity, strength, and love for the motherland.
- Children will be encouraged to develop a patriotic identity.
- A 'Profession — Safety' block will include crafting activities involving police officers or medical personnel using plasticine.
- The project 'Good Games' will be implemented nationwide starting September 2026.
- The project was previously tested in 22 regions of Russia in 2025.
Points of divergence
- The project 'Good Games' is described as a children's version of 'Conversations About Important Things'. — tg_svobodnieslova
- The project includes a specific narrative that the Crimean Bridge was built to make it easier for Russians to reach the peninsula, fostering emotional attachment to reunification. — tg_svobodnieslova
- The project includes a lesson stating that Crimea has always been connected to Russia and that its reunification restored justice. — tg_svobodnieslova
Coverage (3 sources)
- What will be told to children within the framework of propaganda in kindergartens — Дождь
- In kindergartens they will tell about the 'historical connection of Crimea and Russia' — and offer to sculpt a policeman from plasticine — Дождь (Telegram)
- In kindergartens will form 'impression of Crimea as part of Russia' in children from 5-6 years. They will also be offered to mold from... — Вёрстка