Starting September 1, specialized classes of the Military Historical Society will open in several regions of Russia.
Starting with the new academic year, specialized classes under the auspices of the Russian Military Historical Society (RMHS) will open in several Russian regions. Students in these classes will study the country's history in depth, participate in patriotic events, and attend lectures from the organization's representatives.
Geography and features of the new classes
In particular, the first specialized class of the Russian Military Historical Society in the Siberian region will earn In Abakan, at School No. 1, it will be named after Hero of Russia Igor Akhpashev, a graduate of this educational institution who died during the first Chechen campaign.
Moreover, this is the first time such a class has been created will create and in Moscow, it will open at the gymnasium of the Russian University of Transport. According to the Russian Military Historical Society, students will be able to "study Russian history in more detail" and "understand key historical events."
Consequently, the network expansion will also affect other regions of the country: four specialized classes will open in Sakhalin, three in St. Petersburg, two in the Jewish Autonomous Region, and one in Cheboksary.
Statistics and criticism of the activities of the Russian Military Historical Society
As a reminder, the very first specialized class of the Russian Military Historical Society opened in Blagoveshchensk on September 1, 2024. Currently, the total number of such specialized classes across the country has reached 35.
As a result, the organization continues to expand its presence in schools. According to the RVIO charter, its main goals include countering attempts to distort Russian military history, fostering patriotism, and enhancing the prestige of military service. At the same time, activists and independent researchers regularly criticize the organization for its lack of transparency in budget spending and the distortion of historical facts.
