Russia’s cadet academies train tomorrow’s law enforcement leaders early

From Nizhny Novgorod to national strategy: How cadet classes are molding the next generation of law enforcers. Schools take center stage in this bold initiative.

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2025 November 28 . 3:15 PM

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Russia’s cadet academies train tomorrow’s law enforcement leaders early

A recent interagency meeting in Nizhny Novgorod Region emphasized the growing role of cadet classes in shaping future law enforcement professionals. Sergei Petrov, Hero of Russia and a senior official in the Investigative Committee, led the discussions on expanding these academy programmes. The initiative aims to prepare young people for careers in justice while fostering patriotism and discipline from an early age.

The meeting brought together key figures, including Mikhail Puchkov, the region’s education minister, and Sergei Trofimov, head of the Nizhny Novgorod Margelov Cadet Corps. Tatiana Kalinina, director of Gymnasium No. 2 in Nizhny Novgorod, also attended, alongside a representative of the Russian Orthodox Church. Dmitry Levanevsky reported that the Investigative Committee’s classroom programmes are now successfully running at the school.

The classroom programmes will continue to expand as part of a broader effort to develop future law enforcement professionals. The programme’s focus on discipline, patriotism, and ethical values aligns with the Investigative Committee’s long-term strategy. Schools like Gymnasium No. 2 in Nizhny Novgorod are now playing a central role in this initiative.