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The new academic year of the Brotherhood of Orthodox Pathfinders has started in the Urals: the first training camps for commanders were held in Yekaterinburgtranslated

September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

The first stage of training at the Course for leaders of detachments of the Brotherhood of Orthodox Pathfinders of the Ural Federal District ended with a ceremonial formation on the square in front of the Church-Monument on the Blood in Yekaterinburg. The event, held on September 6, 2026, brought together experienced mentors and newcomers, marking the beginning of a new academic year for the largest Orthodox scout movement in the Ural Federal District.

For the “Flotilla “Ark”” detachment, this formation became doubly significant: along with the veterans of the movement, recruits from the 2026–2027 cohort entered the formation for the first time. This practice is an integral part of the training program: while adult cadets are practicing the protocol and ceremonial of the Brotherhood, the youngest Pathfinders have a unique opportunity to observe the coordinated work of their senior comrades, absorbing the spirit and charter of the organization.

The intensive educational course took place at the site of the Ural capital from September 4 to 6. It was attended by 26 current leaders of detachments and activists from three metropolises: Yekaterinburg and neighboring Perm and Chelyabinsk.

This is only the first part of a two-month educational program. The main objective of the courses is to prepare competent…

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Тамара Семёнова

It’s good that the newcomers are immediately put in line with the veterans - let them watch and absorb it. In Minsk we also tried this with the kids when they baked pies for the altar meal, the younger ones stood next to the experienced ones and learned. I wonder what will happen next in this two-month program, besides the protocol and ceremony?

Методи Митев

It's good that they immediately include the rookies in the ranks with the veterans - that's how you really learn. Here in Sofia, we do a similar thing at football training, the little ones watch the older ones pass accurately and then try. I wonder what will be in the second part of these two-week courses, especially for the Ark Flotilla.

Олександр Бойко

It is good that new recruits are immediately put into service together with veterans, as in the Ark Flotilla. Here in Odesa, the boys also did this when fishing - the younger ones watched the older ones tie knots and quickly took over. It is interesting what exactly will be in the second part of these two-month courses, because the first three days are probably only ceremonial and protocol.