Pedagogies of Culture

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Focusing on the ethnographic study of education in Tatarstan, the book examines the interplay of national identity and local culture amidst Russia's centralization efforts under Putin. It highlights how local communities strive to preserve minority languages and cultures within schools. The research reveals that while education serves as a tool for state transformation, it also becomes a site for local agency and resistance. Through detailed observations across various educational settings, the author illustrates the complexities of implementing centralized policies in a diverse cultural landscape.