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. On February 24, the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine will be commemorated. Join the webinar to confidently discuss this topic with your students:

• 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?

📅 Date: 19 February 2025

⏰ Time: 16:00 CET

🗣 Language: English

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/6TrCyWLnPf

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