Russia will review classic children's literature for signs of "criminalizing teenagers"
Alexander Bastrykin, head of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, has ordered an investigation into the works of children’s author Grigory Oster due to “attitudes that are questionable from an educational standpoint.” The investigation concerns such well-known books as *Bad Advice*, *38 Parrots*, and *A Kitten Named Woof*.
According to the Investigative Committee’s press service, this measure is aimed at identifying minors in the early stages of planning crimes.
The agency views such monitoring as a key measure to counter the criminalization of the teenage environment. Oster’s works were discussed at a meeting of the council on assistance to children affected by humanitarian disasters and armed conflicts. Meeting participants emphasized that the content of these books could foster dangerous behavioral patterns among young people.
During the discussion, representatives of the Investigative Committee also drew attention to China’s experience in developing systems to control algorithms. Russia is considering the possibility of introducing similar technologies to track and restrict access to content deemed dangerous. Based on the results of the review, a decision will be made regarding the further distribution of the author’s works within the country.
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