Sergei Shoigu congratulated the youth members on the seventh anniversary of the movement

Seven years ago, on May 28, 2016, the All-Russian military-patriotic public movement for children and youth “Yunarmiya” was formed. On the occasion of the anniversary of the Yunarmiya members, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu congratulated them.

The head of the military department thanked the members of the Yunarmiya who actively support the military personnel participating in the NVO, help veterans and cherish the memory of the defenders of the Fatherland. “I would like to wish the members of the Youth Army and their mentors success in their work, creativity, and multifaceted social activities,” the minister said in his congratulation.

In turn, Deputy Minister of Defense – Head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Armed Forces Viktor Goremykin took part in the All-Russian Yunarmiya Forum, which was held in the Moscow region. The forum participants were representatives of regional organizations from all over the country. “With honor, carry the high title of a member of the Youth Army and be worthy of the great achievements of all generations of defenders of the Fatherland!” – said General Goremykin, addressing the participants of the forum.

Yunarmiya was created in 2016 at the initiative of the Minister of Defense and with the support of the President. The movement unites over 1 million 350 thousand participants.