What happened: A recent Oscar-winning documentary has brought attention to Russia's use of school propaganda portraying the invasion as a defensive war and linking patriotism to absolute loyalty.
Why it matters:
- It reveals how educational content is used to shape public opinion in Russia, especially among young people.
- The portrayal affects perceptions of the conflict both within Russia and internationally.
MNN Take: The film shows how state narratives are embedded in education to influence attitudes, though the overall effectiveness of this approach remains unclear.
Sources: BBC World