As Victory Day on May 9 approaches in Russia, military-themed events are being organized in kindergartens in many regions. In these events, children wear military uniforms, march in parades accompanied by marches, and use mock war vehicles. These parades, held in cities such as Barnaul, Zaïnsk, Kline, Krasnodar, Omsk, Serov, and Turtas, are considered part of the spread of war propaganda aimed at children.
For example, war veterans and SVO (special military operation) participants took part in an event at a kindergarten in Barnaul. A large-scale parade was held at the 'Lesnaya Skazka' kindergarten in Zaïnsk. Military marching training was given to 6-7 year-old children in Kline. The 'Immortal Regiment' event was organized in 188 kindergartens in Krasnodar. FeDe, a special kindergarten in Omsk, also hosted such events. In Serov, the events were expanded to include school children. In Turtas, a children's group called 'Special Forces FSB' was formed.
These events are seen as part of the military propaganda that has permeated kindergartens in Russia since the beginning of the war. Organized by authorities and educators, these parades introduce children to military values at an early age. However, there has been no official statement or evaluation yet regarding the effects and ethical aspects of this practice on children.
While the scope and content of the events vary from city to city, official statements are awaited regarding whether such practices will continue and how they will be shaped in the future. Additionally, discussions about the impact of such military-themed events on educational policies and child development are likely to arise.
More information and official statements on the subject will come from relevant educational institutions and local administrations. During this process, evaluating these events in terms of children's education and psychological development is important.
