Take a look inside a Russian school where middle-schoolers learn to shoot assault rifles along with normal classes

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.