The Russian schoolchildren movement is an organization designed to draw attention not only to education, but also to the upbringing of the younger generation. And although she is still quite young, the results of the work already inspire her members, creators, and curators for new exploits.
History of the creation of the school
On October 29, 2015, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the creation of a new nationwide public organization - the Russian schoolchildren movement.
And in May of the following year, the first congress of the Russian schoolchildren’s movement (RDS) was held on the basis of Moscow State University. Lomonosov, where the main goals and objectives of the organization were identified, the composition of the coordination council was elected and symbolism was presented.
The congress was attended by politicians, cultural and art workers of the Russian Federation, experts, teachers, students and, of course, schoolchildren themselves.
RDS Charter
At the constituent congress of the organization, a charter of the Russian schoolchildren’s movement was also adopted.
The document states that the RDS works on the basis of self-government, equality, voluntary participation, transparency and the rule of law.
According to the charter, the highest governing body of the organization - the Congress - is convened once every three years.
Emblem
The development of the RDS emblem was carried out by young designers who came to the Tauris forum. They analyzed more than 1000 works of children from all over the country, identified common elements in them, and we got an emblem in which everything is not accidental.
It consists of three intersecting circles of the color of the Russian tricolor. Their intersection symbolizes the unity of the approach to the development and activities of the organization. In the center of the logo, inside the intersection, is a book - a symbol of knowledge.
RDSH Anthem
The music for the anthem of the movement was written absolutely free by composer Igor Krutoy, and the words by the poetess Jakhan Pollyeva.
As Igor Yakovlevich noted, he did not write the song so that it would become some kind of call to action or a slogan. Its main goal is to create a beautiful and modern composition that children would like to listen and sing. It was Krutoy who wanted Jakhan Pollyeva to come up with the words for the song.
The authors are sure that the work will become a real anthem of the School for Children and Schoolchildren and all students.
The composition was performed by the students of the Academy of Igor Krutoy.
Organization goals
The main goals of the Russian schoolchildren’s movement are to help improve policy on the issues of educating schoolchildren and to form students in accordance with the value system of Russian society.
These goals will be addressed in several areas:
- personal development;
- civic engagement;
- military patriotic;
- information and media direction.
Personal development
Personal development should be promoted by several areas. The organizers believe that in the Russian schoolchildren movement it is:
- Creation. For children, festivals and competitions are organized, cultural, educational and leisure programs, creative projects. The movement will provide support and help in the promotion and development of children's groups.
- Promotion of healthy lifestyle. Festivals and competitions, the popularization of the TRP complex, the work of sports sections in schools, thematic educational programs, and tourist gatherings should contribute to this.
- Career guidance activities. A successful person is a person who has realized himself in his beloved profession. But in order to succeed, the profession needs to be determined correctly. To do this, it is necessary to help the development of children's projects, organize profile meetings of various scales, conduct games, seminars, and other educational programs.
In addition to events, in which the students themselves are participants, measures are being taken to improve the qualifications of the teaching staff working with children in these areas.
We need an active citizen!
The following areas of the Russian schoolchildren’s movement are called upon to develop civic activism:
- search work;
- study of history and local history;
- fostering a safety culture.
They are embodied in the framework of such activities as:
- the functioning of search units whose activities are aimed at preserving the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War;
- work of security schools;
- volunteering.
Volunteering should be discussed separately, since this activity has gained a very wide scope among students. Pupils can engage in one or more of the following types:
- Environmental (study of the nature of the small homeland and participation in actions to protect animals and nature).
- Social (assistance to socially vulnerable groups).
- Cultural (assistance in conducting cultural events).
- Volunteering of Victory (participation in actions and events related to preserving the memory of the Second World War).
- Event (participation in educational, sports, social events).
Military-patriotic orientation
The development of the military-patriotic direction among schoolchildren is facilitated by the All-Russian military-patriotic club “Yunarmia”, which aims to educate a new generation of patriotic youth, smart, courageous, loving their homeland citizens who are ready to defend it at any time.
In addition to “Yunarmiya”, there are a number of patriotic clubs, in which more and more schoolchildren actively join.
In the framework of the military-patriotic direction, the following events are held:
- Special events aimed at increasing interest in serving in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Russia: military training, military sports games, actions, competitions.
- Educational programs: seminars, interactive games, master classes, meetings with people related to the activities of the military.
- Further training of teachers and heads of military-patriotic clubs and public organizations.
Information and media direction
Within the framework of the information and media direction, the Russian schoolchildren movement is conducting events whose tasks are:
- ensuring effective interaction of the media with state and public institutions;
- elucidation of the prospects for the development of RDS
- information development at the local level (schoolchildren creating wall newspapers, preparing articles for local media, conducting social media groups, etc.);
- preparation of information materials for students;
- advanced training of teachers.
All on the shelves
So, it's time to take stock and talk “just about the difficult” in a “question and answer” format.
1. What does RDS do?
The activities of the Russian schoolchildren movement are aimed at organizing leisure activities, educating and creating conditions for the development of children in the direction they are interested in.
2. Why is this needed?
This is necessary so that students know and honor the history of the country and their native land, be patriots, take part in various events, know how to work in a team and develop leadership skills.
3. How to get in motion?
Any student over 8 years old can become a participant in the school. Children and parents decide on their own participation in the movement. If the child wants this, he can choose any direction that he likes, right at his school.
4. What is the structure of the organization?
The movement includes departments of different levels: school, municipal, regional, all-Russian.
Back to Pioneer?
Some believe that the Russian schoolchildren movement is a step into the past. The movement is reminiscent of the principles of work and attitude created in 1922 in the USSR All-Union Pioneer Organization named after V.I. Lenin.
Indeed, RDS and pioneer have a lot in common:
- identical age of members;
- education of schoolchildren in the spirit of state and national values;
- structure: the presence of congresses, chairmen and co-chairs, regional and local "branches";
- financing: funds for which the organization “lives” are allocated from the state budget.
The presence of similarities does not mean at all that the Russian schoolchildren movement is a modern copy of the pioneer organization, because there are some differences.
- The essence and name. Pioneer is a social organization, and RDS is a social movement. Feel the difference? Not? Then let’s explain. The organization is based on membership in it, and the movement is based on the principles of voluntary membership.
- Ideology. Everyone remembers that pioneering "rested" on state ideology. According to the creators of the school, it has nothing to do with politics or ideology.
Even if the creators of the school have decided to take all the good from a pioneer organization and combine all this with the concept of the modern movement of schoolchildren, what is wrong with that? Probably nothing.
Many are convinced that our children need the Russian schoolchildren movement, that this is their chance to become worthy people. Going in for sports and public affairs, studying the history of the country, actively and profitably spending leisure time, children become worthy citizens of our great and vast country.