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In Tyumen, teenagers were taught how to shoot a Kalashnikov assault rifle.

Cadets from the Tyumen "VOIN" sports and patriotic center were trained in shooting live weapons. As part of the center's "Natisk" shift, teenagers aged 14 to 17 solved tactical problems, captured "enemy" vehicles, demonstrated their skills in storming buildings, providing first aid on the battlefield, and fighting using laser tag equipment. They were given the opportunity to fire live weapons on the third day.

"The highlight of 'Onslaught' is the shooting of real combat weapons – Lebedev, Yarygin, and Makarov pistols, and a Kalashnikov assault rifle," says in a post by the official group of the "VOIN" center.

In the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Tyumen Region do not see There's nothing wrong with children shooting live ammunition. They said three hundred children had completed the training, and that such events are supported by the government.

As a reminder, shooting firearms in Russia is only permitted for those aged 18 and over. For example, at the Ministry of Defense's Patriot Park, shooting firearms is prohibited. allowed persons over 18 years of age.

Photo: Military Sports Training Center "VOIN"