Instead, Mindaugas Sinkavičius proposed adding the study of the…
Instead, Mindaugas Sinkavičius proposed adding the study of the classics of Ukrainian literature, Taras Shevchenko, to school curricula so that
Consensus
- Minodaugas Sinkievicius is the Lithuanian Prime Minister who made the proposal.
- The proposal concerns changes to the school curriculum adopted in 2022.
- Mikhail Lomonosov's texts are to be excluded from the curriculum due to his praise of Russian imperial wars.
- Taras Shevchenko's works are to be included in the curriculum.
- The goal of including Shevchenko's works is to help Lithuanian youth better understand Ukrainian national identity.
Points of divergence
- The proposal specifically mentions excluding Lomonosov's texts because he 'glorified the wars of the Russian Empire.' — kommersant
- The proposal includes removing the teaching of patriotism and citizenship based on Lomonosov's texts. — vesti
- The proposal was communicated by the Chancellery of the Cabinet of Ministers. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (3 sources)
- In Lithuanian schools, Taras Shevchenko proposed to be studied instead of Mikhail Lomonosov — Коммерсантъ
- In Lithuania, texts of Lomonosov called to be excluded from school programs — Вести
- Lithuanian government head proposed excluding Mikhail Lomonosov from school curricula, cabinet office reported — ТАСС (Telegram)