Bastrykin Orders Review of Oster's Children's Books for Questionable Content

Regional and exile Russian outlets describe the review as part of a wider tightening of control over culture and education in Russia. They highlight that Oster is a widely loved author whose books have been used in schools for years without official objections. They warn that the case could lead to broader purges of children’s literature and further pressure on publishers and teachers.

• •The complaint against Grigory Oster follows earlier efforts to police books and school materials in Russia.
• •Oster’s "Harmful Tips" has been popular and officially approved in Russian schools for decades.
• •The Investigative Committee’s interest in a classic children’s author signals that even long-accepted works are now at risk.
• •Publishers and educators may start removing potentially sensitive titles to avoid legal trouble.
• •The review of Oster’s poetry collection shows that the scrutiny extends beyond a single series.