A Russian school located in central London, founded in 1954 to educate the children of Soviet diplomats, continues to operate under the Russian Foreign Ministry with a curriculum reflecting the Russian educational system. According to The Sunday Times, the school serves not only the children of Russian diplomats but also Russian nationals and Belarusian diplomats living in the UK. It has around 60 students aged 7 to 18, with an additional 40 attending evening classes. The curriculum is based on Russian state standards, which have increasingly incorporated propagandistic and militaristic elements. History is taught using a textbook revised to frame the war as a part of Russia's historical mission, while high school students receive training in "Fundamentals of Security and Defense of the Homeland," including combat maneuvers and weapons techniques. Extracurricular activities include charity fairs for soldiers and competitions involving crossbow shooting and first aid. On Victory Day, students participate in parades and events honoring the Red Army, complete with banned symbols like the St. George ribbons, reflecting a deep immersion in Russian patriotic and military traditions.

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