The 11th-grade history textbook by L.N. Aleksashkina, A.A. Danilov, and L.G. Kosulina is a prominent educational resource designed to provide a synchronized view of national and global history. Core Content & Educational Approach
: A central goal of the authors is to instill national pride and a sense of citizenship. A.A. Danilov, in particular, has advocated for history standards that counter "abnormal" perceptions of Russian history, emphasizing a narrative of a "proud past". Structural Features
: It is often part of a wider "School 2100" or similar educational framework, using methods like the "minimax" principle to balance essential core information with more advanced material for interested students.
: The textbook uniquely weaves together the history of Russia and other major world nations during the 20th and early 21st centuries. This approach allows students to see Russian events not in isolation, but as part of broader global trends.
: This volume serves as the direct sequel to the 10th-grade textbook by Danilov, Kosulina, and Brandt, which covers history from antiquity through the 19th century.
: The textbook has been endorsed by the Russian Ministry of Education and is frequently used at both basic and advanced levels in secondary schools. Russia's Proud Past and Patriotic Identity
: It covers critical milestones, including the October Revolution , the Great Patriotic War (WWII), and the transition from the Soviet era to modern democratic Russia.