Russia opens Naval School in occupied Mariupol to 'Russify' children
Russia is opening a branch of the Naval School in occupied Mariupol. Vladimir Putin himself decided on the "opening" of the facility above. The local City Council has no doubts. The goal is to Russify the children. Remembering this is another form of "reorienting" the youth, and it is worth remembering. About 20,000 individuals have been taken to Russia itself.
Vladimir Putin claimed that he had ordered the school to be opened in March 2023, and now the facility "can fully function." The branch mentioned is to be named after Admiral Pavel Nakhimov, one of the creators of the navy who earned distinction in many significant battles for Russia.
According to the Mariupol City Council, the occupiers plan to start the academic year on 1 September GMT. The building was constructed in the coastal district. - They picked children from grades 5 to 7. This way, the occupiers are trying to transform Mariupol into a military base. The city remains an important logistical point for the Russians – reports the "Pravda" portal, citing information from officials.
The Kremlin's TASS agency claims that 240 people—mainly Russians — will be directed to study. They picked those who "share dreams of defending the homeland."
Local Ukrainian authorities stated that the primary goal of the occupiers was to "Russify the children," to turn them against Ukraine, and then use them in new wars.
It is worth remembering that foreign media have repeatedly reported on many kidnappings of Ukrainian children. They were then taken to Russia. In this way, the Kremlin has supposedly treated 20,000 minors already. Of course, without the consent of their families and guardians.
In Russia, the children's names and birthdates are changed. This way, Russia wants to deprive Ukraine of its future. The International Committee of the Red Cross is fighting for the return of young people to their country.
Ukrainian media remind us that recently, also in Mariupol, a branch of the Volgograd Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was opened. Over 400 future law enforcement officers are to be educated there.
