The Foreign Policy Dimension of Russian History: Past, Present, and Future (A Review of Conference Proceedings)
Tatiana G. Merzlyakova –Ombudsman in the Sverdlovsk region (Yekaterinburg, Russia), Izabella S. Ogonovskaya –the Specialized Educational and Scientific Centre of Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin (Yekaterinburg, Russia), Svetlana I. Glushkova –Liberal Arts University – University for Humanities (Yekaterinburg, Russia).Year: 2025
journal: Vestnik GU 2025 part 4
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Pages: 196–201
Language: russian
Section: Scientific life
Keywords: historical truth, historical memory, educational work, Soviet diplomacy, the Great Patriotic War, World War II
Abstract
The article considers the fundamental concepts articulated in the presentations delivered during the plenary sessions and thematic panels of the interregional academic and professional pedagogical symposium “The Foreign Policy Dimension of Russian History: Past, Present, and Future” (Yekaterinburg, August 7–9, 2025). The participants in the conference deliberated on a range of topics, including the role of the USSR and Russia within the framework of international relations, safeguarding historical truth, honoring the legacy of those who defended their homeland, fostering civic-patriotic values among children and young people, and imparting a comprehensive understanding of history.
