In the temporarily occupied Simferopol, in one of the schools, children were greeted by the soldiers of the Russian Guard instead of Santa Claus — Representation of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea

The department notes that the children themselves were dressed in cadet uniforms.

In general, the Office of the President notes that the militarization of childhood in occupied Crimea continues. In particular, the command of the Russian Black Sea Fleet took part in the so-called New Year's campaign "Christmas tree of wishes," where after the "fulfillment of wishes" the military presented children with combat badges and vests.