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In order to encourage patriotism among the younger generation, Russia has decided to introduce military training into the official school curriculum. In April this year, the Russian Defense Ministry conducted military training and taught history to teenagers in many regions. |
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Teenagers line up for military tactics training at public school No. 7 in Dmitrov, Moscow. The program is not compulsory, but many sign up anyway. |
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| Learning to wear protective gear and gas masks is part of the military training program at Public School No. 7. |
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| Trainees wearing traditional Russian air force caps take selfies during pistol training. |
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| Students rest during breaks between training sessions. They also play some brain games. Most of the students are teenagers between the ages of 11 and 17. |
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| In order to strengthen the army of the future, on August 3, the hand-to-hand combat competition "Orthodox Warrior" took place in Diveevo with the participation of members of patriotic clubs across the country. |
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Commander Boris Vasilivitch instructs young soldier Gleb Metlin, 6, before starting a 12-hour training session in the forest surrounding Diveevo. |
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| Artyom Baklashkin, 17, stands guard in an abandoned building with his team of "Survivors". Every week, after school, Artyom and his friends meet to take part in training in combat survival skills and the ability to adapt to life after war. |
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| An older member of a military training camp instructs a younger member on how to use an airsoft gun. |
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| Students gather for lunch. Lunch is provided free of charge, just bring your own plate, spoon and fork. |
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| During the 12-hour training, in addition to physical strength, cadets also have to learn military tactics, including the use of maps. |
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| Two female trainees, Nastya Gobritskaya (left) from Moscow and Alina Klikova from Medin, take a break during an intense training session. |
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Students learn to aim in dense fog conditions.
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According to Zing.vn
