Russia Brings Children From Moldova’s Transnistria to Occupied Crimea for “Patriotic Education”

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Children in the Transnistrian region participated in several programmes for children organized in Russia in the summer of 2026, focusing on "patriotic education and the promotion of Russian historical narratives, according to the Promo-LEX human rights organization.

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Tens of students from the Transnistrian region participated this summer in "patriotic education and promotion of Russian historical narratives organized in the Russian Federation and occupied Crimea." A documentary published by the Promo-LEX Association shows that some of these activities took place in centres under international sanctions, the organisation warning about the risks of indoctrination and security implications.

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Students from the Transnistrian region participated this summer in several programmes organized by the Russian Federation, focusing on the so-called "patriotic education", especially on promoting Russian historical narratives and cultivating "an identity link with Russia". Cases were documented by the Promo-LEX Association. According to the source cited, in June, students from the Transnistrian region have [...] Article Promo-LEX: Students from …

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Students from the Transnistrian region participated, in the summer of 2026, in several programs organized by the Russian Federation, focused on "patriotic education, promoting Russian historical narratives and strengthening the identity link with Russia. The information was presented by the Promo-LEX Association on 14 September. According to the organization, in June, children from the Transnistrian region participated in activities

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In the summer of 2026, students from the Transdniestrian region participated in several Russian programmes on "patriotic" education, promotion of Russian historical narrations and strengthening of their relationship with Russia, as reported by the Promo-LEX Association on 14 September. According to the organization, in June, children from Transdniestria participated in the activities of the international centre "Artek" in occupied Crimea.