Russia’s ‘Native Toy’ contest pushes patriotic play
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A national competition called "Domestic Toy" is being held in RUSSIA with the aim of promoting patriotism and Russian values among children, with toys with military and historical motifs.
Russia’s ‘Native Toy’ contest pushes patriotic play
By Artem Storonov MOSCOW, Oct 21 (Reuters) - At Russia's state-backed toy competition, a plush cat dressed as a tank driver rubbed shoulders with characters from Slavic fairy tales, a model of a nuclear-powered icebreaker, and blue-eyed dolls in Russi...
The prominence of military-themed products goes hand in hand with the growing emphasis on military-patriotic education in Russian schools, where basic military education has returned and History textbooks reflect the Kremlin's narrative of the war in Ukraine. In Russia's state-sponsored game competition, a stuffed cat dressed as an armored driver stands next to characters from Slavic fairy tales, a model of a nuclear-powered icebreaker and blue-…
The annual "Domestic Toy" competition was launched in 2024 and seeks to promote toys manufactured in the country.
The annual Russian "Domestic Toy" competition featured handmade toys that showcase the country's history and culture, with the aim of promoting domestic values, in Moscow.
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