The Navalny Learning Guide is designed for teaching Civics, Current Events, Government, Journalism, Political Science, Social Studies, Russian History, World History and AP World History: Modern.
As Putin’s brand of authoritarianism wreaks havoc on the world, the urgency of the message of Navalny is more critical than ever. The filim is not just the story of Alexei Navalny and Russia, but a rallying cry to remind the world of the importance of free speech and a free press to counter dictatorship and uphold democracy. “Evil is only able to proliferate if good people do nothing, so don’t be inactive,” Navalny warns at the end of the film.
We recommend this film and guide combination for public film screening events.
For a film-book pairing, teach the Navalny documentary with Alexei Navalny’s posthumous memoir Patriot.
Navalny screening licesnces are available through GoodDocs. License options include high school, community college, college and university, public library, non-profit & community group, and corporate and for-profit screenings.
Navalny is also available on Amazon and other streaming platforms.
These resources are best for Grades 9-12, collegiate classrooms, and adult learning environments.
Biography of Alexei Anatolievich Navalny
Subject: Current Events, Russian History, World History
Navalny and Putin
Subject: Current Events, Russian History, World History
Civic Engagement: Political Corruption, Nationalism, Leadership
Subject: Civics, Current Events, Government, Political Science
Data Tracking, State Surveillance, and the Role of Journalism
Subject: Civics, Current Events, Journalism
Social Media, Censorship, and Propaganda
Subject: Journalism, Political Science, Social Studies
State-Sanctioned Assassinations and Political Prisoners
Subject: Government, International Relations, Political Science, Social Studies
Power: What Is Power? Who Has Power?
Subject: Current Events, Government, International Relations, Journalism, Political Science, Social Studies
For grades 9-12 & adult ed / higher ed.
Facilitation Guidelines
Open Letter from the Film Team<
Introducing Alexei Anatolievich Navalny
Navalny and Putin
Navalny Under Attack
Enter Bellingcat
The Situation Today<
In Alexey Navalny’s Own Words
Resources for Further Study
These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.
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