President Vladimir Putin’s regime created the Russian Youth Army in 2016, with military, religious and other activities aimed at fostering a "love for the motherland" in the country’s young people.
There are now branches in schools across Russia, with pupils as young as eight joining.
BBC Eye Investigations brings a rare glimpse into the movement, as told by the children and adults of Vologda in northern Russia.
You can watch more investigative journalism from the award-winning BBC Eye team on the BBC World Service YouTube.
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