Gain a clearer understanding of the historical forces driving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Explore how to teach 'Russian History,' especially in the context of the break-up of the Soviet Union and the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. You will gain essential foundations to better comprehend the ongoing crisis, examining this conflict through a historical lens. This course is invaluable for History teachers, who will be able to gain a clearer understanding of the historical forces driving the conflict, enabling them to present this complex issue in a well-rounded way.

Join us to develop skills that can be used to explain the historical origins of both Russian and Ukrainian actions and identities, and offer students a more comprehensive and balanced view of the ongoing conflict.

Aims of the course:

Understand the historical narratives that frame the Russia-Ukraine conflict, focusing on the tension between imperialism and sovereignty.
Explore how these competing narratives shape both countries' modern-day identities and policies.
Discuss how these narratives align with broader global and European historical developments and power dynamics.
This course is for you if:

You teach Key Stage 4 and 5 History.
You want to gain a better understanding of the conflicting narratives and national stories, which are bound up in ‘Russian History’ modules.
You are keen to gain tools to tackle sensitive geopolitical topics in your classroom.