Rule of Ignorance
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In June 2021, controversial amendments to Russia’s education law entered into force, despite the criticisms voiced by the Russian academic community. The new legislation threatens to restrict educational activities outside formal settings and create new obstacles for international academic cooperation in Russia.
In conversation with Sergey Parkhomenko, prominent Russian scientists Mikhail Gelfand and Olga Solomina and science journalist Egor Bykovsky will discuss the rationale behind this legislative initiative and its possible repercussions for Russian education, outreach, and science communication.