In a public discussion, comments were made about the content of school history textbooks, emphasizing the need to present events honestly, including developments after 1991. The remarks highlighted a willingness to revise or republish history materials after their initial release to ensure accuracy equals truth in classrooms. It was stated that history evolves daily, and in textbooks the aim is to convey the essential truth, supported by the reflections of many people and a broad consensus.
The speaker, a renowned artist, expressed interest in contributing a new chapter or section on medicine, suggesting that art and scientific progress could enrich history education in the near future.
On August 7, reports indicated a comprehensive renewal of a recent history textbook. The update includes a section covering events from the last nine years, beginning with the annexation of Crimea and extending through contemporary developments, along with chapters spanning the 1970s to the 2000s. Those responsible for the revisions worked on new material from April through the middle of the year.
Further commentary came from a former Deputy Prime Minister and professor of historical sciences who spoke about the chapter dealing with current affairs within the updated textbook, offering a perspective on how these topics are presented to readers.
[Citation: kp.ru] [Attribution: insights attributed to public figures and academic commentators on the topic of school history textbooks and recent updates.]