“russian teachers abroad” as a tool of influence
russian propaganda widely spread the news that a new stage of the “russian teacher abroad” project has started in Tajikistan. 109 teachers from russia began working in 27 schools, teaching mathematics, physics, biology, geography, and, of course, russian language and literature.
▫️ This project was launched back in 2017 and operates in many countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The kremlin presents it as a “humanitarian initiative” for the development of education and the strengthening of “friendship among nations.” In reality, it is part of a soft power strategy: through educational programs, russia fosters an environment of loyalty to itself, promotes the russian language, and advances its own narratives.
Notably, for the kremlin, it is more important to invest resources in propaganda abroad than to address domestic issues. Within russia itself, the shortage of educational staff is reaching alarming levels: up to 30% of teaching positions in schools are vacant. This is yet another example showing that propaganda projects take priority for the kremlin over solving real social problems inside the country.
