Russia Puts Military Training in Schools
Introduction
Russia now teaches military skills in schools and universities.
Main Body
Schools started a new program in September 2023. Students in grade 8 and 10 go to special camps. They learn how to use guns and drones. The government spent many billions of rubles on these centers. Universities also help the army. The state wants students to join a new drone force. They offer a lot of money and free classes to students who join. Some groups say this is not a choice. They say the government pressures students to join. These groups believe the students might go to war even if the government says no.
Conclusion
Russia is using schools to find more soldiers for its war.
Learning
💡 The "Who Does What" Pattern
Look at these simple sentences from the text:
- Schools started a program.
- Students go to camps.
- Government spent money.
How it works: In English, we almost always put the Person/Group first, then the Action.
The Time Trick: Notice the difference between now and before:
- Now (Present): "Students go..." (This is a habit or a fact).
- Before (Past): "Schools started..." (This already happened).
Key Words to Remember:
- Join: To become a part of a group.
- Pressure: To make someone do something they don't want to do.
- Offer: To give something (like money or a gift).