Formation of the concept “Russia – state-civilization” in school history textbooks
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5164-2025-2-61-66
Abstract
Aim. To study the features of the reflection of the concept of “Russia – a state-civilization” in school history textbooks, its transformation in different historical periods and the ideological attitudes that determined the formation of the concept.
Methodology. The research is based on materials from a comparative historiographical analysis of school textbooks on the history of the Fatherland from the mid-19th century to the present.
Results. The features of the formation of the concept of “Russia – a state-civilization” and its transformation in school textbooks over the past half century are revealed. The analyzed concept has appeared on the pages of scientific literature quite recently, however, it has a long history of formation which is shown in this research.
Research implications. The research materials can be used by specialists in the field of Russian historiography, school teachers in preparing for lessons, as well as authors of textbooks on the history of the Fatherland.
About the Authors
A. N. Fuks
Federal State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexander N. Fuks – Dr. Sci. (History), Prof., Department Head, Department for the Development of Educational Activities
ul. Radio 10A, Moscow 105005
V. V. Kovrigin
Federal State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vadim V. Kovrigin – Cand. Sci. (Education), Assoc. Prof., Department of Methods of Teaching History and Political Science
ul. Radio 10A, Moscow 105005
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