Moscow forcing teachers in occupied Ukraine to follow Russian curriculum
Educators in Russian-controlled territories stand to lose jobs and risk other retaliation if they do not declare willingness to comply
Moscow has told Ukrainian teachers in occupied territories to sign a document within weeks certifying their willingness to switch to teaching the Russian school curriculum.
The move puts many of them in a difficult position. If they do not sign, they will lose their jobs and be at risk of retaliation from Russian forces. If they sign, there is the risk of charges from Ukrainian authorities, which view teaching the Russian curriculum as a form of collaboration with the enemy.