National Educational Forum on Patriotic Upbringing, Impulse, Opens in Yekaterinburg
Russia's Impulse Forum Unites Leaders to Redefine Patriotic Education for Youth
The all-Russian forum for officials responsible for patriotic education, Impulse, kicked off on April 24 in Yekaterinburg. Among the participants are 200 representatives from regional authorities, heads of patriotic education centers, youth organizations, and specialists in youth policy and education. The Sverdlovsk Region's Department of Information Policy reported this to Obshchestvennaya Gazeta (OG).
"This forum has brought together those for whom love of country is not just words, but a call to action. Impulse has united over 200 participants from more than 80 regions, creating a platform for dialogue. Patriotism today is not just about knowing history—it's about real deeds. Our youth are actively involved in volunteer projects, preserving cultural heritage, advancing the country's technological development, and standing ready to defend its interests," said Aleksey Shmykov, First Deputy Governor and Minister of Industry and Science of the Sverdlovsk Region.
Participants are discussing modern approaches to youth engagement, preventing destructive trends among young people, and implementing innovative technologies. Special attention is being given to mechanisms for supporting participants in the special military operation and their families through patriotic initiatives.
"One of the key challenges in patriotic education today is working with young people—those aged 15 to 25. Our goal is to compellingly present to them a vision of Russia's future: a country we love, one that blends its rich history with dynamic, effective progress," said Boris Kirillov, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the Russian President in the Urals Federal District, addressing the forum.
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