Rosmolodezh
Background
The Federal Agency for Youth Affairs, known as Rosmolodezh, is a Russian federal executive agency responsible for state policy in the field of youth affairs. Its mandate includes providing public services, managing state property, and coordinating programs related to young people in cooperation with public organizations and movements. The agency’s work covers youth policy implementation, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, moral and patriotic education, and support for the development of young people’s professional opportunities.
Rosmolodezh operates as a federal agency subordinate directly to the government of Russia. As part of the executive branch, it functions within the state apparatus rather than as a regional or municipal body, and its responsibilities place it at the intersection of social policy, education, and public engagement. The agency’s remit gives it a coordinating role in state efforts aimed at young people, including initiatives that connect federal policy with civil society organizations and youth movements.
The agency was established in 2008 as an independent body, reflecting the formalization of youth policy as a distinct area of federal administration. Since then, its role has centered on implementing state programs and supporting activities intended to shape youth development and civic participation. Recent public discussion has linked Rosmolodezh to broader policy efforts concerning youth health and physical activity, including references to a study indicating that 85 percent of young Russians choose a healthy lifestyle.
Timeline
Rosmolodezh planned to include drone racing in the GTO national fitness program by 2027–2028.
Drone Pilots Who Pass GTO Standards to Receive BenefitsRosmolodezh was preparing pilot testing of the drone-racing GTO standards in four regions.
Drone Pilots Who Pass GTO Standards to Receive BenefitsRosmolodezh linked successful completion of these standards to benefits such as tax deductions and extra university admission points for badge holders.
Drone Pilots Who Pass GTO Standards to Receive Benefits
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Drone Pilots Who Pass GTO Standards to Receive Benefits
Russia plans to add drone racing to the GTO national fitness program by 2027–2028, following a Putin directive, with pilot testing in four regions and benefits including tax deductions and university admission points for badge holders.