Russian specialists are developing an educational system for migrant children that will help them to integrate into society by forming a Russian outlook, the Kommersant newspaper reported Monday.
The first suggestions prepared on a government order have been presented by the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. They include programs on the Russian language as well as the creation of textbooks ?€?with carefully selected cultural material?€? aimed at forming ?€?the Russian view of the world.?€?
In addition to that, experts have suggested that an optional course on tolerance be included in the curriculum. This course will teach children to understand that ?€?immigrants are bearers of unique cultures, that enriched Russian thought in the past and will be extremely useful in the future,?€? Kommersant reported.
According to the experts, such a system will prevent the formation of ?€?closed ethnic enclaves?€? in Russia.
The Education Ministry told the newspaper that the university's suggestions are to be discussed further and developed. They didn't specify when the final project will be formed.