Classes for the Federal Penitentiary Service, the Russian National Guard, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have opened in the Vladimir region.
In the Vladimir region, specialized cadet classes for law enforcement agencies opened in the new academic year. Law enforcement officers from the Federal Penitentiary Service, the Russian National Guard, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and other agencies have taken on the responsibilities of mentoring schoolchildren in the region.
The scale of militarization of school education
A total of 102 cadet and Cossack classes opened in schools across the region in the new academic year, Chesnok reports, citing the Ministry of Education. Of these, 43 classes are dedicated entirely to general military training.
In addition, 46 more classes have been directly supervised by law enforcement agencies. 17 classes will be supervised by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 10 by investigators, eight by the National Guard, seven by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and three by the Federal Penitentiary Service. Young customs officers, traffic police officers, Cossacks, and members of the Young Army will also be assigned to these educational institutions.
However, the official agency preferred not to go into details. The Ministry of Education did not explain exactly how instruction in these specialized classes differs.
Residents' reactions and the national context
Consequently, such initiatives are met with skepticism among local residents. Vladimir residents react emotionally to the militarization of schools on social media: "Will they prepare everyone for martial law and command from childhood?", "This is our spirituality and core values," "They'll award ranks and immediately sign a contract. Nothing less."
NeMoskva previously reported that, starting September 1, specialized classes of the Russian Military Historical Society (RMHS) will open in several regions of Russia. The society's key mission, as clearly stated in its charter, is "counteracting attempts to distort Russian military history," "fostering patriotism," and "enhancing the prestige of military service."
