Union of Fascist Little Ones
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The Union of Fascist Little Ones was a youth organization of the Russian Fascist Party
. It was founded in 1934 in Harbin
, and was open to "Russian boys and girls who believe in God, love Russia and respect labour".
The Union's declared goal was "saving Russian children from the streets and denationalization impact, raising them for future Russia in the Fascist spirit of religion and nationalism". The Union's members were Russian emigrant children aged between 3 and 10. Their parent's letter affirming agreement was all that was needed to secure membership.
, and a girl at that age moved to the Union of Young Fascists – Vanguard (girls)
.
The Union groups were called Focus groups. Members of each group lived near each other or were students at one school or in one class. Several Focus groups were then members of a District, and several Districts within certain territorial borders made up a Department.
Adult supervisors in the Union were the Focus Master (roughly, company
leader), the District Master, and the Department Supervisor.
At the head of the Fascist Little Ones stood the Management Center Union, established by order of the Head of the Russian Fascist Party
.
Fascist Little Ones wore uniforms. Boys wore black shirts, a sword belt, and black trousers. Girls wore a black sarafan
and white blouses.
Russian Fascist Party
The Russian Fascist Party , sometimes called the All-Russian Fascist Party, was a minor Russian emigre movement that was based in Manchukuo during the 1930s and 1940s....
. It was founded in 1934 in Harbin
Harbin
Harbin ; Manchu language: , Harbin; Russian: Харби́н Kharbin ), is the capital and largest city of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, lying on the southern bank of the Songhua River...
, and was open to "Russian boys and girls who believe in God, love Russia and respect labour".
The Union's declared goal was "saving Russian children from the streets and denationalization impact, raising them for future Russia in the Fascist spirit of religion and nationalism". The Union's members were Russian emigrant children aged between 3 and 10. Their parent's letter affirming agreement was all that was needed to secure membership.
Structure
The membership was organised into levels named (from bottom to top) "Simple", "Clever", "Knowledgeable" and "Advanced". When a boy reached the age of 10 he moved to the Union of Young Fascists – Vanguard (boys)Union of Young Fascists – Vanguard (boys)
The Union of Young Fascists — Vanguard was a boy's youth organization of the Russian Fascist Party. It was founded in 1934 in Harbin, and was made up of Russian nationals aged between 10 and 16.The objectives of the Union were:...
, and a girl at that age moved to the Union of Young Fascists – Vanguard (girls)
Union of Young Fascists – Vanguard (girls)
The Union of Young Fascists – Vanguard was the young women's youth organization of the Russian Fascist Party. It was founded in 1934 in Harbin, and was open to Russian girls aged 10 to 16 years....
.
The Union groups were called Focus groups. Members of each group lived near each other or were students at one school or in one class. Several Focus groups were then members of a District, and several Districts within certain territorial borders made up a Department.
Adult supervisors in the Union were the Focus Master (roughly, company
Company (military unit)
A company is a military unit, typically consisting of 80–225 soldiers and usually commanded by a Captain, Major or Commandant. Most companies are formed of three to five platoons although the exact number may vary by country, unit type, and structure...
leader), the District Master, and the Department Supervisor.
At the head of the Fascist Little Ones stood the Management Center Union, established by order of the Head of the Russian Fascist Party
Russian Fascist Party
The Russian Fascist Party , sometimes called the All-Russian Fascist Party, was a minor Russian emigre movement that was based in Manchukuo during the 1930s and 1940s....
.
Fascist Little Ones wore uniforms. Boys wore black shirts, a sword belt, and black trousers. Girls wore a black sarafan
Sarafan
A Sarafan is a traditional Russian long, shapeless jumper dress worn as Russian folk costume by women and girls.Chronicles first mention it under the year 1376, and since that time it was worn well until the 20th century. It is now worn as folk costume for performing Russian folk songs and folk...
and white blouses.