Scouting in Russia comprises several dozen Scout associations, based on religion, politics and geography.
The original Boy Scout of the Russian Empire badge, dated circa 1915
early postcard of Scouting in Russia
Russian Boy Scouts Signaling. Postcard, 1915
Russian Boy Scouts Postcard, 1914-1917
Young Pioneers (Soviet Union)
The Vladimir Lenin All-Union Pioneer Organization, abbreviated as the Young Pioneers, was a compulsory youth organization of the Soviet Union for children and adolescents ages 9–14 that existed between 1922 and 1991.
Samantha Smith with Young Pioneers, 1983
Pioneers in the Zeravshan Mountains of the Tajik SSR in 1983
50 years, Stamp, 1972
Young pioneers at school, 1984