Estonia’s large Russian-speaking minority used to be taught in Russian. The government has responded to Russia’s invasion with a reform to end this. Now, lessons will only be taught in Estonian.
Estonia’s large Russian-speaking minority used to be taught in Russian. The government has responded to Russia’s invasion with a reform to end this. Now, lessons will only be taught in Estonian.
Uh… what the shit? That is your problem? Would you support it if Israel suddenly said they’d stop Arabic language education?
Transition to what? The fundamental problem with this sort of de-Russification plan (and let’s be clear here the reason is de-Russification) is that… wiping out minority cultures is a bad thing, not that the “transition” is hard. And to make matters worse this is an ideological kneejerk meant to make a statement, not something done to improve these kids’ education; I’m not expecting a disaster on the level of Canadian residential schools but this is not good.
No, primarily because it’s Arabic land that was carved up by Europeans after WWII. I’m generally in favor of restoring and preserving native rights and culture.
As I said, an improved education system and less divided society.
Neither the video nor I am talking about a large-scale cultural change. Besides, the Estonians are the natives. Less than a hundred years ago, Russia made them a satellite country and treated native Estonians like second class citizens. Putin has used the existence of Russian culture as an excuse to invade other countries. If this is indeed part of a de-Russification plan, Estonia is only doing it to prevent being invaded and wiped out.
Wiping out cultures is a bad thing, right? Russia already has their own country. Their culture is safe.