What is Pioneer movement?
[[Image:Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneers at the Southeast Asian Games 2003.jpg |thumb |right |280px |Young Pioneers of [[Vietnam]] at the [[2003 Southeast Asian Games]]]] {{multiple image | align = right | image1 = | width1 = 120 | alt1 = | caption1 = | image2 = | width2 = 155 | alt2 = | caption2 = | footer = Young Pioneer camp in the [[Soviet Union]] }} [[Image:Stamp of Germany (DDR) 1958 MiNr 646.JPG |thumb |160px |East German pioneer organization]] '''Pioneer movements''' are movements for [[child]]ren and adolescents. They were founded in countries where there is a [[Communism|Communist party]]. Many of the ideas are taken from the [[scout movement]]. In most [[Communism|communist]] countries, people can choose if they want to be members of the pioneer movement or not. There are many differences between a pioneer movement, and the scout movement. Scout movements are independent of governments. They are also not controlled by the state. For example, there were no separate organizations for boys and girls. During the time of the [[USSR]], thousands of [[Young Pioneer camp]]s and [[Young Pioneer Palace]]s were built. These could only be used by Young Pioneers. The camps and palaces were also free of charge, it did not cost any money to use them. The government and [[trade union]]s sponsored them. There were many newspapers and magazines published for Young Pioneers. Some sold millions of copies. Certain features, however, are similar to the Scout movement. The two movements share some principles like preparedness and promotion of sports and outdoor skills. The pioneer movement also includes teaching of [[communism|communist principles]]. Opponents of [[Communist states]] claim that this is a form of [[indoctrination]]. A member of the movement is known as a pioneer, and a [[scarf]] – typically red, but sometimes light blue – is the traditional item of clothing worn by a pioneer. The pioneer organization is often named after a famous party member that is considered a suitable role model for young communists.