Take a look inside a Russian school where middle-schoolers learn to shoot assault rifles along with normal classes
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At The General Yermolov Cadet School in Stravropol, Russia, academics and military training occur side by side.
The state-run school, named after Alexei Yermolov, a former Russian general and hero of the Caucasus War, blends a normal academic course load with physical drills, weapons training, and overnight camp-outs.
Information about the school is sparse, but images in a Reuters photo package offer a unique glimpse into the daily lives of students, also referred to as cadets.
Take a look below for a glimpse at how the cadet school molds Russian youths into soldiers.
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