Behind the new military training center for youth in Murmansk stand the Kremlin and Chechen strongmen
5 (580) In stock
![](https://thebarentsobserver.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width/public/voin.youth-crvsp-vk.jpg?itok=wtRLPQcl)
The VOIN ("Fighter") center says it will engage in patriotic education and combat training of teenage youngsters. It is established on an initiative from top Kremlin official Sergei Kirienko and developed in cooperation with Chechen hardliner Daniil Martynov.
![](https://www.jewishpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Russia-Deploys-300-Chechen-Special-Forces-Fighters-to-Ukraine-1200x900.jpg)
Russia Deploys 300 Chechen Special Force Fighters to War Zone, The Jewish Press - , David Israel, 15 Tevet 5783 – Sunday, January 8, 2023
![](https://thebarentsobserver.com/sites/default/files/edelgeriev-kadyrov-uae-kremlin.jpg)
The Chechens ran Russia's show at COP28
![](https://thebarentsobserver.com/sites/default/files/styles/list_item/public/patriotisme.yunarmiyaarkhangelsk17.jpg?itok=JGKvfeik)
Behind the new military training center for youth in Murmansk stand the Kremlin and Chechen strongmen
![](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230921101209-02b-ukraine-counteroffensive-092023.jpg?c=original)
From playgrounds to parade grounds: Russian schools are becoming increasingly militarized
![](https://thebarentsobserver.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_small/public/tu-95_august_2023_norwegian_air_force.jpeg?itok=LKgdamV2)
More from: Security The Independent Barents Observer
![](https://i1.rgstatic.net/publication/329698383_NO_SUPPORT_Russia's_Gay_Propaganda_Law_Imperils_LGBT_Youth/links/5c15e6864585157ac1c571da/largepreview.png)
PDF) NO SUPPORT Russia's “Gay Propaganda” Law Imperils LGBT Youth
![](https://static.kyivpost.com/storage/2022/08/17/5f56ea9e662d197bdb9dc5c2c2f8573a.jpeg?w=420&q=75&f=webp)
Chechen Men Kidnapped to Create “Volunteer” Battalions of Russian Federation
![](http://static.kremlin.ru/media/events/photos/big/WsdISwHeEenVZeCNKOedoCqv40ohddNg.jpg)
Vostok-2022 strategic command post exercise • President of Russia
![](https://thebarentsobserver.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_small/public/soldier.burial.chuprov.ust-tselimsky-vk.jpg?itok=X2b_NIed)
More from: Security The Independent Barents Observer
![](https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/dnd-mdn/army/lineofsight/articleimages/2023/01/russian-urban-combat-730x370-en.png)
Russian Urban Combat Tactics in Grozny
![](https://thebarentsobserver.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_small/public/fsb.monument.people-vk-alskandrovsk2.jpg?itok=gbb5DeNH)
More from: Security The Independent Barents Observer
![](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2022/09/02/gettyimages-1241409043_custom-2769cf8e509cd6437bafa18b000415591f9364bc.jpg)
Meet the Chechen battalion joining Ukraine to fight Russia — and fellow Chechens
![](https://www.criticalthreats.org/wp-content/uploads/Vremivka-Salient-Battle-Map-Draft-January-18-2024.png)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 18, 2024
![](https://thebarentsobserver.com/sites/default/files/resize/hms_queen_elisabeth_1-1000x666.jpeg)
F-35s intercept Russian maritime patrol aircraft that came near carrier group
![](https://www.criticalthreats.org/wp-content/uploads/Kherson-Mykolaiv-Battle-Map-Draft-January-18-2024.png)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 18, 2024
Sudan Armed Forces are on a path to self-destruction – risking state collapse
Bill to Create Support Fund for Armed Forces Hits Brick Wall – PLAC Legist
Putin says Russia's armed forces must be compact yet effective - Xinhua
France armed forces chief: Defense will make room for future tech
18,900+ Armed Forces Military Men Usa Stock Photos, Pictures & Royalty-Free Images - iStock