From September 1, Russian schools will introduce the basics of medical training for girls

The Ministry of Education has developed a program on the basics of medical training. It will be introduced in Russian schools from September 1, 2023. This was announced by the Deputy Director of the Department of State Policy and Management in the Sphere of General Education of the Ministry of Education Anna Timofeeva.

“A program for girls was developed – this is the basis of medical training. And not just providing first aid, but they could act as medical instructors, that is, tell others how to provide first aid,” said Ms. Timofeeva in the framework of round table on the topic “Life safety and NVP in the school curriculum” (quote from “RIA News”).

Today Anna Timofeeva also reportedthat from September 2024, in Russian schools, the subject “Fundamentals of Security and Protection of the Motherland” will be introduced to replace the life safety. The Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Defense are responsible for the development of the federal training program. From September this year, the life safety course will be supplemented with basic military training.

Lusine Balasyan