Militarization of Preschool Children in Belarus

Militarization of Preschool Children in Belarus

In Belarus, the militarization of children has expanded beyond schools and military-patriotic clubs to include preschool-aged children. Recent developments indicate an increasing state-driven effort to instill militaristic values from an early age, with military units taking direct “patronage” over kindergartens, organizing military-themed events, and providing children with military uniforms and exposure to weapons. The case of kindergarten No.…