Krasnodar A specialized exhibition of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, “Police of the Future,” is scheduled for October 1-2 on the Main Square of Krasnodar. A series of events for citizens is planned as part of it. These include sprint races on electric scooters, a job fair “Serving Society, Choosing the Future!”, and a media platform “Social Pixel.” Guests will be able to visit the creative workshop “Police of the Future Through the Eyes of Children,” as well as a petting zoo “Four-Legged Friends of the Police” with a photo zone.
The event will be free of charge. It will also feature an exhibition of search relics from the Great Patriotic War, modern weapons, and retro technology. An interactive UAV control zone will be operational at the venue. An open dialogue meeting with participants of the special military operation from among former internal affairs officers is planned for guests.
Furthermore, guests will be able to take the GTO (Ready for Labor and Defense) fitness tests together with officers from the Patrol and Guard Service Regiment of the Russian MVD for Krasnodar and cadets from the Krasnodar University of the Russian MVD.
Master classes, safety quizzes, and a specialized area “Educational mock-up of a railway train, etc.” are planned. A specialized area for special equipment and hardware-software complexes of the Russian MVD’s State Traffic Safety Inspectorate will also be operational.
It was previously reported that over 1.5 thousand events are planned in honor of the Day of the Formation of Krasnodar Krai.
Main Square of Krasnodar
The Main Square of Krasnodar, officially named Aleksandrovskaya (Alexander) Square, is the central and oldest square in the city. It was established in the 19th century and historically served as a marketplace and the city’s primary public gathering place. Today, it is a major landmark featuring a large fountain, gardens, and a monument to Catherine the Great, who granted the lands to the Black Sea Cossacks.
Great Patriotic War
The Great Patriotic War is the term used in Russia and other former Soviet states to refer to their participation in World War II from 1941 to 1945. It specifically denotes the period following Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union, which resulted in immense Soviet casualties and widespread devastation. The war is a central element of national identity and historical memory, commemorated for the Soviet people’s victory and immense sacrifice.
GTO (Ready for Labor and Defense)
GTO (Gotov k Trudu i Oborone), or “Ready for Labor and Defense,” is a Soviet-era physical culture program established in 1931 to promote health, fitness, and patriotism among the population. It involved a series of standardized tests and exercises that citizens of all ages were encouraged to pass to earn badges. The program was revived in modern Russia in 2014 as part of a national initiative to improve public health and foster a sense of civic duty.
Patrol and Guard Service Regiment
The Patrol and Guard Service Regiment is a specialized military or security unit, not a public cultural site. Such regiments are typically responsible for providing security, conducting patrols, and protecting key installations or personnel. Their history is generally tied to the military and security forces of the nation they serve.
Krasnodar University of the Russian MVD
The Krasnodar University of the Russian MVD is a higher education institution of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), primarily dedicated to training officers for law enforcement agencies. It was originally founded in the 1920s and has undergone several reorganizations and name changes throughout the Soviet and post-Soviet eras to meet the evolving needs of the country’s police force. Today, it provides specialized military and legal education for future personnel of the internal troops and other MVD divisions.
State Traffic Safety Inspectorate
The State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (GIBDD) is a law enforcement agency in Russia responsible for road safety, traffic control, and vehicle registration. It was established during the Soviet era and continues to be the primary authority for enforcing traffic laws. Its history is tied to the development of the country’s automotive transport and the ongoing effort to reduce accidents on public roads.
Krasnodar Krai
Krasnodar Krai is a federal subject and fertile agricultural region in southern Russia, historically known as Kuban. Its modern history began after the Russo-Turkish War of the late 18th century, when the land was granted to Cossacks by Catherine the Great for their military service. Today, it is a major economic and tourist hub, famed for its Black Sea resorts like Sochi and its rich Cossack cultural traditions.
