Globalisation and National Identity in History Textbooks: The Russian Federation the 16th book
in the 24-volume book series Globalisation Comparative Education and Policy Research
discusses trends in dominant discourses of identity politics and nation-building in school
history textbooks in the Russian Federation (RF). The book addresses one of the most profound
examples of the re-writing of history following a geo-political change. Various book chapters
examine debates pertaining to national identity patriotism and the nation-building process.
The book discusses the way in which a new sense of patriotism and nationalism is documented in
prescribed Russian history textbooks and in the Russian media debate on history textbooks. It
explores the ambivalent and problematic relationship between the state globalisation and the
construction of cultural identity in prescribed school history textbooks. By focusing on
ideology identity politics and nation-building the book examines history teachers¿ responses
to the content of history textbooks and how teachers depict key moments in modern Russian
history. This book an essential sourcebook of ideas for researchers practitioners and
policymakers in the fields of globalisation and history education provides timely information
on history teachers¿ attitudes towards historical knowledge and historical understanding in
prescribed Russian history textbooks.
