Compulsory school books with drawings Soviet dictator Josef Stalin on the front page caused controversy in Russia since the book went on sale this week.
Akitvis among human rights and historians warned that the book is wrong must instill a positive image of Stalin in the minds of children. Consumers are keen to buy the book so far is already available in bookstores in Moscow.
In response to a number of these criticisms, Education Minister Andrei Fursenko confirmed, he did not approve of this notebook, but there is no legal way to stop this publication, or sell it.
Stalin ruled the Soviet Union from 1922 until 1953. Stalin was a controversial figure in Russia today. Even Stalin was responsible for the deaths of millions of Russians, Stalin continued to receive high honors for successfully bringing the Soviet Union to victory in World War II. Stalin also managed to grow the industry and the Soviet super power militarily.
Textbooks that are part of a series titled "Great Russians" was placed among a number of kompser famous Stalin and Tsar of the Russian empire. Stalin's picture appeared in military uniform complete with medals she won the award.
"When students see a picture of Stalin with a mustache on the front page, they will accept it as a hero," said Nikolai Svanidze, a television journalist and historian, in the pulpit of public government website.
Artyom Belan, artistic director of the publishing house that produces textbooks Alt is a portrait of this series as an "educational effort" and said Stalin as a great figure in the 20th century.
An information page on the back of the book is mandatory to mention hundreds of thousands of people have been executed during his rule, and millions more were sent to labor camps. But also expressed praise for the success of the leader of the Soviet Union created a great Soviet Union.
The book must also have a positive view of Russia since the Russian Valdimir Putin's rule in 2000. Putin to become prime minister for four years and returned as president in May, continues to foster pride in their country and Russia will also history as a major world power.
Arise even if controversial, the largest bookstore in Moscow out of stock book with Stalin's face on Wednesday afternoon. They are now awaiting delivery of the next book, because the buyers kept coming.
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