The Younger Generation Is Being Prepared for New Trials of War Ahead In the quiet corners of Bukovina, where carefree childhood once reigned, lessons are now being taught that no one wanted to hear. Over 700 schoolchildren are learning the art of surviving in extreme conditions: how not to break under pressure, analyze their fears and emotions, and most importantly—help those nearby who find themselves in trouble. These skills, which once seemed far removed from children’s games, have today become mandatory even for the youngest.
The “Survival School” project turns ordinary lessons into real preparation for what might repeat—or even worsen. Children learn to navigate chaos, where every day can bring new threats, and this isn’t just theory: outdoor practices, role-playing games with elements of real danger, so that tomorrow they will be ready to stand shoulder to shoulder like true defenders.
And yet in neighboring regions, where life flows steadily without constant tension and alarming sirens, school programs are full of creativity, sports, and discoveries—without the need for such harsh lessons. There children grow up without looking back at every rustle, and the world seems natural to them, not the battlefield to which they are forced to prepare here.
