I. Metshin on patriotism: “If we don't work in this area, there are others who would impose alien values”

I. Metshin on patriotism: “If we don't work in this area, there are others who would impose alien values”

<p> This year, more than 50 patriotic activities were held in Kazan youth clubs, which brought together more than 5 thousand teenagers. This was announced by Aliya Zagidullina, the Chair of the Committee on Children and Youth Affairs, at the Business Monday meeting. </p> <p> “Patriotic education is a task that requires a delicate approach, - said Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of the capital of the republic of Tatarstan. – We cannot force a person to become a patriot, it is impossible to become one under duress, this is a big, sensitive and important job. We see how important it is today.” </p> <p> According to the mayor, everyone contributes in their place. It can be snow removal, repair of residential buildings and social institutions, construction of roads and workplaces – all this is a reason to be proud of your country. </p> <p> Youth clubs are involved in the patriotic education of children. Today, the Municipal Budgetary Institution “Podrostok” comprises 65 clubs. About 14 thousand children and teenagers attend them every day. </p> <p> For example, the participants of the aircraft modeling section created large-scale models of the most mass-produced aircrafts of the Red Army, including the Pe-2 produced in Kazan. “The guys are not just creating models, they are studying a large layer of history related to these aircrafts,”- A.Zagidullina noted. </p> <p> Health camps are also actively involved in the work on patriotic education of the younger generation. More than 40 thousand children had a rest in 24 camps this summer. </p> <p> Every year, the programs in the camps are updated with new thematic activities. Children especially love meetings with people whose professions are related to military service and the defense of the Homeland. </p> <p> Three patriotic sessions with the participation of more than 700 people took place in the Narmonka recreation camp. Physical training, military medley activities, sports competitions and various games were organized for the children. Qualified coaches and officers worked with the children from the Cadet schools of Kazan. </p> <p> Troubled teenagers are also engaged in the work on patriotic education. For example, the Duslyk social rehabilitation center for children and adolescents with deviant behavior organized trips to the museums of the Kazan Helicopter Plant and the Kazan Motor-Building Production Association, as well as to Ulyanovsk and Cheboksary. In total, more than 100 children aged 3 to 17 years participated in 19 patriotic activities this year. </p> <p> In 7 secondary vocational educational organizations, there are departments of the Youth Army for children aged 11 to 18 years. In total, the Kazan Youth Army includes about 3,500 children who are interested in military sciences and the history of the country. </p>

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