Russia distorts the history of WWII to justify its actions against Ukraine, using propaganda to shape public opinion. How does this strategy work, and how can we counter it? Join our webinar to learn about key myths, memory wars, and the impact of historical disinformation on today’s conflict.
📅 Date: 19 February 2025
⏰ Time: 16:00 CET
🗣 Language: English
The webinar will explore key myths, memory wars, and the broader implications of historical disinformation in the context of the war.
- Why does the Kremlin frame the war in Ukraine as a continuation of WWII?
- How does historical propaganda influence public opinion in Russia and beyond?
- What can educators do to counter disinformation and promote critical thinking?
Speaker: Dr. Bartłomiej Gajos (Mieroszewski Centre for Dialogue)
For whom: Webinar for teachers and educators. During the webinar we will present insights, ready to use teaching resources and primary sources which will help you to address this topic with your students.
Format: Presentation, online talk, and Q&A session
🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/6TrCyWLnPf
Dr. Bartłomiej Gajos is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mieroszewski Centre for Dialogue, specializing in Soviet history and the politics of memory. His current research explores Russia’s memory policies toward Poland and Ukraine (1999–2022) and their role in historical disinformation. A former Kosciuszko Foundation Fellow at Harvard and laureate of the START program, he is also a member of the Novaya Polsha editorial board and co-host of the Polihistor 2.0 podcast.
Host & contact
Urszula Bijoś has graduated with a MA in History from the Institute of History (University of Warsaw). She is a teacher trainer, author of educational tools, and team leader for the Hi-story Lessons project.
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