NORR's militaristic focus (strongest prior to the war) was aimed at preparing the youth for potential military action against the USSR in the case of a "spring campaign" of liberation, similar to émigré organizations such as ROVS.

As did many White emigre youth organizations, NORR focused on teaching children Russian history, pre-revolutionary Russian culture (songs, dances), and Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

One of the most exceptional patriots of his country, Marshal Foch, constantly repeated that nations of people die when they lose their memory.

Prior to World War II the organization had its strongest chapters in Bulgaria (600 members counted in 1938) and France.

[1] Basil (Vasilii Feodorovich) Joukov [Василий Феодорович Жуков], founder of Camp NORR (USA), reposed peacefully on July 30, 2011.