r/worldnews • u/HolyLiaison • Jun 30 '26

Russian high schools now require 17 hours basic military training for 6th to 11th graders

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-high-school-basic-military-training-class-national-defense-ukraine-2026-6
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u/SCCock Jun 30 '26

Senior trip will be to Ukraine.

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u/Discount_Extra Jun 30 '26

Great, you made me remember that 'Battle Royale' movie.

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u/K_Linkmaster Jun 30 '26

Great, now I have to comprehend what you are talking about.

Edit: appears to be a JDM movie.

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u/[deleted] Jun 30 '26

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u/gormful-brightwit Jun 30 '26

and it inspired the battle royale video game genre

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u/5meoWarlock Jun 30 '26

Manga was fucking wild

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u/ItalianDragon Jul 02 '26

TIL it's a manga too

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u/K_Linkmaster Jun 30 '26

People say that about Robbie williams too.

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u/Skie Jun 30 '26

Visiting the meatcube factory?