A different kind of field trip
The General Yermolov Cadet School teaches its students the same subjects that they would learn in any other Russian middle school, but with an additional twist - it lays on special military and patriotic classes.
A treat for many of its pupils are the field-training outings that the school offers. During these trips, students spend time at a base, undergo physical drills and are given weapons training.
Training rifles are left leaning against a wall during the trip.
Students sit on bunk beds during the first day of the two-day field exercise.
Two female students from the school brush their hair.
A boy from the school plays on the bunk beds.
Students are given weapons training indoors.
They listen to a lesson on military history.
A student wearing camouflage plays with her phone.
A pupil pats a dog as he and others take part in weapons training.
The youngsters cross themselves in front of an orthodox crucifix.
An instructor guides students as they march with their gear.
Students walk with weapons slung over their shoulders.
They run past a gaggle of geese.
A student is given weapons training.
Two pupils hone their skills.
A group of students perform fitness exercises as a dog looks on.
Youngsters dash up a hill during weapons training.
Boys help prepare a meal during the field training exercise.
A student takes a drink.
Others share bread and meat.
Students attend an Orthodox service.
A boy approaches the priest during the service.
A student prays in a chapel.
Students salute while on night watch during the trip.
