the head of the Ministry of education Olga Vasilyeva supported the idea to introduce a special spelling of the word “veteran” with a capital letter.

the Proposal was made during a meeting of the Minister with representatives of the councils of pupils of schools of Tver. One of the participants suggested at the legislative level to consolidate the spelling of the word “veteran” in “veteran of the great Patriotic war” with a capital letter, told TASS in the press service of the Ministry of education.

“I think it’s a very good start, just need the initiative to give a further course,” he responded to the offer Olga Vasilyeva.