Text Book Bias

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I'm currently studying the Cold War in my history class. I've done quite a lot in the course but am very interested to know what it would be like learning this from a Russian point of view. I know this isn't strictly on topic but I'm hoping that some people here have some experience of the Russian education system.

Throughout the course, the West's actions are portrayed as defensive at worst. Whereas, the East is portrayed as scheming, vicious and ignorant (although maybe not so obviously as could be perceived). Obviously I don't want to take this as 100% true since I'm reading as part of the capitalist/West/NATO etc. But then, there can't be that much lying. So, really, has anyone studied such as this from the Soviet POV? If so, what is the way of teaching there and what is noticeable about either side? Maybe when I've been studying Russian for a few more years I'll be able to master a text book and learn first-hand.

Sometimes in class I just feel like asking my teacher what we're not being told.

(NB: I'm not looking for a comment on the British/biased education system, just a bit of an explanation from the other direction)