From 1 September 2026, basic military training for students in Years 6-11 in Russian schools, taught as part of the Fundamentals of Security and Defence of the Motherland subject, will make up 50% of teaching time, up from 20% previously.

From 1 September 2026, basic military training for students in Years 6-11 in Russian schools, taught as part of the Fundamentals of Security and Defence of the Motherland subject,…

From Sept. 1, the share of mandatory military training within the “Fundamentals of Security and Defense of the Motherland” is expected to grow to 50% of teaching time.