ShareHow school hallways across Russia are turning into memorial chambers
More and more schools in Russia are no longer limiting themselves to installing “Hero of the Special Military Operation” desks or commemorative plaques — they are now dedicating entire walls to graduates who died or took part in the war against Ukraine.
▪️ Ziyanchurinskaya Secondary School, Orenburg Region
The wall “Worthy Sons of the Motherland” has been up since the very beginning of the war, featuring 35 alumni.
“Many current students are relatives or acquaintances of the soldiers whose photos are displayed on the wall,” the school’s post reads.
▪️ Ust-Ilya School, Zabaykalsky Krai
On September 15, the school unveiled a new display called “Heroes of Our Time” with photos of 18 graduates who have either died or participated in the war.
▪️ Kugesi Secondary School No.1, Chuvashia
The school museum has added a new “Hall of Military Glory”, featuring a wall with 17 graduates who went to war against Ukraine.
▪️ Tovarkovskaya School No.1, Tula Region
On September 18, the school museum opened a memorial wall titled “Soldiers of Russia Who Departed Into Eternity,” showing 16 fallen participants of the “special military operation.”
▪️ Pytalovo Secondary School, Pskov Region
The school held a ceremony to unveil the “Wall of Memory and Glory” — it features portraits of 13 alumni who died in the war against Ukraine.
“Of course, I’m proud — they are heroes of our country. Sadly, they died. That’s tragic, but people should know about them. That’s why this wall is necessary,” said a school counselor.
▪️ Lipetsk College of Transport and Road Management
On the Day of Solidarity in the Fight Against Terrorism, students held a ceremony to honor 13 alumni who died in the war, laying flowers at the memorial wall.
“The special military operation is a fight against terrorism, extremism, and neo-Nazism. Ukraine is waging an undeclared terrorist war against the people of Russia — blowing up railway bridges, killing soldiers and civilians who support the operation,” the college’s post reads.
Across the country, school corridors are turning into memorial halls. Tables with portraits of fallen alumni are decorated with flowers and candles. In some schools, children stand guard beside the displays — holding weapons.
