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Russian schools now require 17 hours of military basic training for kids

Al Bawaba

June 30, 2026

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Russian schools now require 17 hours of military basic training for kids

ALBAWABA - Kids in school in Russia between the 6th and 11th grades are now required by the government to learn basic military training though a compulsory ‘national defense’ class...

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