Child soldiers of the USSR

The military usage of children was very widespread all across the world on every continent. Kids as young as the age needed to attend elementary school would join up and fight. They would either take up arms and be involved directly in battle, or they would be support to the main force. After the 70s the usage of children in battle was lowered but it is still occurs today, mainly in Africa.

Child soldiers.

During WW2 there was a high number of child soldiers everywhere. Both the Axis and the Allied side. A lot of them were in the former Soviet Union. It was very common that orphans would join the army and serve in the front lines. They were also called "sons of the regiment".