Russia will require universities to teach course on "fundamentals"

Image:  A course soon to be required by Russian universities has prompted warnings about political ideology increasingly entering the country’s classrooms. The “fundamentals of Russian statehood” course, which is expected to be taught at institutions across the country next year, is reportedly being developed by researchers and officials loyal to the government. According to Russian state and independent media, lessons are expected to cover at least three components: a “framework...