Russia is teaching its children to fight the wars of the future

While some of the skills were previously taught in limited high school modules, the new version escalates this training for children as young as 13.

Students will also study mines and explosive hazards, first aid for combat injuries, chemical and radiation exposure and acute stress, as well as survival training and procedures for operating in conflict zones.

Students returning to Russian schools next week will discover a change to their civics courses that puts military training at the heart of the lessons.