Russian schools may introduce basic military training with parental approval

A module on basic military training may be introduced in Russian schools if this initiative is approved by parents. This was announced by the Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov.

“Federal basic general education programs have already been approved, according to which schools, with the approval of the parent community, can introduce a module of initial military training,” Mr. Kravtsov said at a meeting with Russian military men undergoing training at a training ground in Belarus. His words lead press office Ministry of Education.

At the meeting, the minister was also asked a question about distance learning in schools in the territories bordering Ukraine. Sergey Kravtsov said that distance learning is a necessary measure. According to him, in those schools where the situation allows, children attend school in person.

Head of the Ministry of Education spokethat a course in basic military training will appear in Russian schools from the next academic year. Introduce this module into the compulsory secondary general education program offered Sergei Mironov, leader of the Just Russia – For Truth party. Since September 1 this year, “talks about the important” have been held in schools – patriotic classes, in which children, in particular, are told about the military operation in Ukraine.

Daria Erozbek