: Minor acts of public rebellion can lead to severe consequences. For example, teens in the Altai region recently faced potential prison time for building a "snow phallus" near a war memorial [11].
: A viral subculture where teens wear animal masks and paws to imitate cats or dogs. This trend has sparked controversy among Russian politicians who have proposed banning it [0.35].
Recent shifts in the Russian education system have introduced a stronger focus on patriotism and practical military skills:
: Laws prohibiting "LGBT propaganda" have forced queer teenagers into secretive online communities to avoid legal repercussions and physical harassment [19]. 4. Daily Life and Grammar Note
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: Students aged 15–17 now learn to operate and counter military drones as part of their standard curriculum [16, 25].