: The textbook structure often emphasizes a sharp opposition between the "titled nation" (native people) and "non-natives," which some scholars argue imposes "tribal instincts" rather than individual human rights.
A prominent feature of the history textbook (often referring to modern reprints or revisions of the influential Soviet-era "Short Course") is its role in the "Genealogy of Russian Historical Exceptionalism," which provides students with a nationalistic narrative of Russia's past. Key Features of Shestakov's Textbook Legacy a.p shestakov 1994 g uchebnik
: It provides a "convincing mythology" of Russian identity, filling a symbolic void left after the collapse of the Soviet Union by offering a structured, state-approved interpretation of history. : The textbook structure often emphasizes a sharp