Propaganda in Russian schools prepares students to die for their country

The Russian government has implemented educational measures in schools to instill patriotism in children from an early age, specifically utilizing propaganda designed to prepare students to die for their country. Deutsche Welle conducted interviews with students in Siberia to examine their perspectives regarding this state-sponsored propaganda, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and their personal futures.

The initiative reflects broader efforts by the Russian state to shape youth ideology amidst the war in Ukraine. By engaging with students directly in regions like Siberia, the coverage highlights how institutional messaging reaches younger demographics, raising questions about the long-term societal impacts of such patriotic education.