Parades, flags and songs: The campaign to force Ukrainian children to love Russia
Summary
Russia is running a campaign in occupied parts of Ukraine to teach children to embrace Russian identity and culture. Programs include activities and education through Russian state-sponsored groups like Yunarmia (Youth Army), which have been sanctioned by the EU and UK for their actions.Key Facts
- Russia is conducting programs for children in occupied areas of Ukraine to promote Russian identity.
- In Luhansk, children are involved in activities with Russian military symbols.
- Russian teachers are offered money to work in these occupied areas due to fleeing Ukrainian teachers.
- Yunarmia is a large organization linked to the Russian defense ministry and now operates in occupied Ukraine.
- The EU and UK have sanctioned Yunarmia for its role in promoting military ideas to children.
- Other groups like "Movement of the First Ones" and "Warrior" also run programs in these areas.
- School curriculums in occupied areas use Russian textbooks that rationalize Russia's conflict with Ukraine.
- Children are required to participate in various pro-Russian events and activities to graduate.
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