Donetsk, Apr 29 – DAN. DPR military-style youth patriotic organization, the Young Guard – Yunarmiya (Youth Army) is now accepting applications to join it, the head of the organization's central HQ Viktor Pudak said.

"Today the Yunarmiya has begun to accept applications. Those who want to join it should email applications to unarmiadnr@mail.ru. The HQ will further contact successful applicants."

DPR residents aged 8-35 are eligible to become members of the Yunarmiya, launched on April 5, that focuses on sport activities, healthy lifestyle, tourism and volunteer projects.

A similar project was introduced in Russia in 2016, supported by the President and the Defense Ministry. It joins more than 380,000 members. *ot