Children's railways during the Great Patriotic War
Abstract
The article examines the significance and role of the Children's Railway during Great Patriotic War, as well as its contribution to bringing about Victory. It characterizes the essence of the Children's Railway. An analysis is conducted on its activities and examples of adaptation to the conditions of GRW. The article considers those children's railways that continued educating children during the war, along with experiences in re-profiling their activities and reasons for closures. Based on the obtained data, a conclusion is drawn about the importance of the Children's Railway’s contribution to the Victory in GRW.
About the Authors
A. K. Nesolenaya
Russian University of Transport
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
NESOLENAYA Alina Kirillovna - Candidate of Political Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor
Moscow
Yu. S. Petuhova
Russian University of Transport
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PETUKHOVA Yuliya Sergeevna - Bachelor
Moscow
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For citations:
Nesolenaya A.K., Petuhova Yu.S. Children's railways during the Great Patriotic War. P.O.I.S.K. 2025;(2):23-29. (In Russ.)
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