Gubkin University’s Tashkent Branch Denies Spreading War Propaganda
Gubkin University’s Tashkent Branch Denies War Propaganda Allegations
The Tashkent branch of Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas has responded to claims of promoting war propaganda in classes, as reported in a letter published by Meduza. The university has denied the allegations and also clarified that the student mentioned in the letter is not currently enrolled at the branch.
In a letter published by Meduza on April 13 under the column “The War Through Students’ Eyes”, a student identified as Muhidjon, allegedly studying at the Tashkent branch of Gubkin University, expressed concerns about war-related discussions in classes. The student mentioned a shift towards Russian nationalism and propaganda supporting the conflict in Ukraine, which was causing distress among students from Uzbekistan.
The University’s response highlighted that after an internal review, it was confirmed that the individual named in the letter is not part of the enrolled student body at the Tashkent branch. The administration emphasized that all educational activities adhere strictly to approved curriculum and subject syllabi, and that claims of promoting war propaganda are unsubstantiated.
Furthermore, the university expressed openness to collaboration with the media and encouraged journalists and the public to rely on official sources for information. They urged against spreading unverified or one-sided information, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and factual reporting.
The statement from Gubkin University’s Tashkent branch aims to address the concerns raised in the letter published by Meduza and reaffirm its commitment to providing quality education free from bias and propaganda.
