Take a look inside a Russian school where students learn to shoot assault rifles along with normal classes

By Alex Lockie and Abby Jackson

At The General Yermolov Cadet School in Stravropol, Russia, academics and military training occur side by side.

The state-run school, named after Alexei Yermolov, a former Russian general and hero of the Caucasus War, blends a normal academic course load with physical drills, weapons training, and overnight camp-outs.

Information about the school is sparse, but images in a Reuters photo package offer a unique glimpse into the daily lives of students, also referred to as cadets.

Take a look below for a glimpse at how the cadet school moulds Russian youths into soldiers.

The cadet school, located in southwestern Russia, is co-ed.