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Here’s Why All Americans Need To Learn About Russian History
Many people find history boring, but I bet many of them would change their minds if they learned Russian history.
By Meghan Dillon6 min read
History education in the United States often focuses on American history and Western European history because they influence our culture the most. Russian history is often ignored. But it’s a shame that Russian history isn't taught as part of the canon because it has a unique and rich history of controversial figures, tragic figures, the best literature known to mankind, and tough lessons from history that we all need to learn.