Putin pushes for patriotism among young people

Kids of the "Youth Army"

Russia’s "Youth Army" movement has grown to almost 200,000 members in less than two years, as President Vladimir Putin and his government try to foster patriotism among young people.

Known as "Yunarmia" in Russian, the movement offers military training and new experiences to children as young as eight years old.

They wear uniforms and pledge allegiance to the "Fatherland", and promise to "strive for victories in studies and sport" as well as honoring the memory of fallen heroes.

“We are part of the wider armed forces. We are civilians, but we are standing together with everyone else to protect the country,” said 16-year-old member Darya.

And one of the key components of the oath is the vow to be a patriot.

“Patriotism is about noticing the faults that exist in your motherland, to fix them and make things better - for your town, for your country and your region,” said 13-year-old member Yaroslav.

“Some people do not demonstrate love for the country, they joke about it, but of course our motherland should be respected and should be a leading country,” said 15-year-old Pasha.

The "Youth Army" movement is a display of national strength and pride of the type long-associated with Putin’s Russia.

The country will hold elections on March 18, which Putin is widely expected to win.

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