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Russia Launches Patriotic Education Program for Young Children

8/20/2025

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Russia's Education Ministry will implement the "Conversations About Important Things" program in 22 regions, including occupied Ukraine, starting September 1, 2025.
The program is aimed at children aged 3-7 and emphasizes traditional values, Russian history, and patriotism.
A nationwide rollout may follow by the end of the year after a pilot phase.

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Story summary

Russia's Education Ministry will implement the "Conversations About Important Things" program in 22 regions, including occupied Ukraine, starting September 1, 2025.
The program is aimed at children aged 3-7 and emphasizes traditional values, Russian history, and patriotism.
A nationwide rollout may follow by the end of the year after a pilot phase.