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Ninth Graders, Get Ready: New Enrollment System Brings Both Opportunities and RisksNinth Graders, Get Ready: New Enrollment System Brings Both Opportunities and Risks
Ninth Graders, Get Ready: New Enrollment System Brings Both Opportunities and RisksHow to apply correctly now to improve chances and avoid problems in the changing high school admission landscape.
Vocational graduates to gain university admission benefitsVocational graduates to gain university admission benefits
Vocational graduates to gain university admission benefitsRussian lawmakers are drafting legislation to provide college graduates with work experience advantages when applying to universities, aiming to boost vocational education.
Nizhny Novgorod Universities Detail 2026 Admissions ChangesNizhny Novgorod Universities Detail 2026 Admissions Changes
Nizhny Novgorod Universities Detail 2026 Admissions ChangesHigher education institutions in Nizhny Novgorod are preparing for the 2026 admissions campaign with several key alterations to application procedures, entrance exams, and quotas for prospective students.
Primorye residents divided over school behavior gradesPrimorye residents divided over school behavior grades
Primorye residents divided over school behavior gradesThe introduction of behavior grades in Primorye schools has drawn mixed reactions, with the children's ombudsman calling it questionable.
Prove Your Soviet Cinema Expertise: Ace This 10-Question QuizProve Your Soviet Cinema Expertise: Ace This 10-Question Quiz
Prove Your Soviet Cinema Expertise: Ace This 10-Question QuizYour attentiveness will be key to succeeding in this quiz.
Ulan-Ude beats Chita to become Total Dictation 2026 capitalUlan-Ude beats Chita to become Total Dictation 2026 capital
Ulan-Ude beats Chita to become Total Dictation 2026 capitalUlan-Ude has been selected as the capital of Total Dictation for 2026, surpassing Chita, Pskov, and Obninsk in the final competition.
Bullying in Zabaykalsky: A mother's legacy of violenceBullying in Zabaykalsky: A mother's legacy of violence
Bullying in Zabaykalsky: A mother's legacy of violenceA 13-year-old girl in Zabaykalsky Krai faces repeated physical and online bullying, with the attacker's mother endorsing the behavior, highlighting challenges in addressing school harassment.
Want Money, Be a Tutor: Novosibirsk on Modern SchoolsWant Money, Be a Tutor: Novosibirsk on Modern Schools
Want Money, Be a Tutor: Novosibirsk on Modern SchoolsResidents of Novosibirsk have shared their opinions on the state of modern education, with some pointing to increased conflicts with parents.
Samara Mayor's Office Spends Millions on School SecuritySamara Mayor's Office Spends Millions on School Security
Samara Mayor's Office Spends Millions on School SecurityThe city administration has disclosed the cost of securing 151 municipal schools, lyceums, and gymnasiums for 2026, totaling 236.9 million rubles.
Hooligans or Straight-A Students? How Locals Behaved in SchoolHooligans or Straight-A Students? How Locals Behaved in School
Hooligans or Straight-A Students? How Locals Behaved in SchoolStarting 1 September 2026, schools in the Arkhangelsk region will introduce behavior grades. We asked notable residents of Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk about their own school behavior and their views on the new system.
Bodaibo relocates students after utility failureBodaibo relocates students after utility failure
Bodaibo relocates students after utility failureDespite a four-day heating and water outage, school lessons in Bodaibo will proceed on February 3, with students temporarily moved to another school.
Sasovo School No. 1 Defects Prompt Legal ActionSasovo School No. 1 Defects Prompt Legal Action
Sasovo School No. 1 Defects Prompt Legal ActionProsecutors in the Ryazan region discovered multiple defects in Sasovo's School No. 1, a relatively new building completed in 2021, leading to legal action against the contractor.
Chelyabinsk Parents Protest Ban on Homework Answer SitesChelyabinsk Parents Protest Ban on Homework Answer Sites
Chelyabinsk Parents Protest Ban on Homework Answer SitesThe Ministry of Education's initiative to block resources with school task solutions has drawn criticism from parents. They explain that they often use ready-made homework due to unclear wording in textbooks.
Chelyabinsk Parents Oppose Blocking Homework Solution SitesChelyabinsk Parents Oppose Blocking Homework Solution Sites
Chelyabinsk Parents Oppose Blocking Homework Solution SitesReaders of local news site 74.RU share their views on a proposal to block websites with ready-made homework assignments.
Orenburg's Erudite Test: 10 Questions for the SmartestOrenburg's Erudite Test: 10 Questions for the Smartest
Orenburg's Erudite Test: 10 Questions for the SmartestHow many of these questions can you answer correctly?
Kletsko-Pochtovsky Khutor Residents Oppose School Merger PlansKletsko-Pochtovsky Khutor Residents Oppose School Merger Plans
Kletsko-Pochtovsky Khutor Residents Oppose School Merger PlansResidents of Kletsko-Pochtovsky khutor in Volgograd Oblast, Russia, have opposed plans to merge the local school with one in the district center. A special military operation participant and native of the area has called for the school to be preserved.
SVO Participant Calls to Preserve Native School in HamletSVO Participant Calls to Preserve Native School in Hamlet
SVO Participant Calls to Preserve Native School in HamletThe educational institution in the hamlet of Kletsko-Pochtovsky is planned for reorganization.
Voronezh Elementary Students to Learn Remotely Due to FrostsVoronezh Elementary Students to Learn Remotely Due to Frosts
Voronezh Elementary Students to Learn Remotely Due to FrostsElementary school students in Voronezh will switch to distance learning for two days because of severe cold, while kindergartens will remain open.
Test Your USSR Cinema Knowledge: Can You Score 10/10?Test Your USSR Cinema Knowledge: Can You Score 10/10?
Test Your USSR Cinema Knowledge: Can You Score 10/10?This quiz challenges Voronezh film buffs to recall famous scenes and lines from classic Soviet movies. Your best assets are attentiveness and a deep knowledge of these films.
Prove Your Soviet Film Expertise with This 10-Question QuizProve Your Soviet Film Expertise with This 10-Question Quiz
Prove Your Soviet Film Expertise with This 10-Question QuizTo ace this quiz, you'll need sharp attention to detail and a deep familiarity with Soviet cinema classics.
Answer 10 Difficult General Knowledge QuestionsAnswer 10 Difficult General Knowledge Questions
Answer 10 Difficult General Knowledge QuestionsPut your accumulated knowledge to the test with this engaging 10-question quiz.
Prosecutors Complete Inspection of Tyumen KindergartenProsecutors Complete Inspection of Tyumen Kindergarten
Prosecutors Complete Inspection of Tyumen KindergartenThe supervisory authority conducted an inspection at a private kindergarten after a video was published showing staff mistreating children and reported violations.
Prosecutor's Office Completes Inspection of Kindergarten After Scandalous VideoProsecutor's Office Completes Inspection of Kindergarten After Scandalous Video
Prosecutor's Office Completes Inspection of Kindergarten After Scandalous VideoThe young woman sought to expose the conditions in which children are placed while their parents are at work.
Omsk School Closure Forces Children into Cold BoardingOmsk School Closure Forces Children into Cold Boarding
Omsk School Closure Forces Children into Cold BoardingIn the village of Novotsaritsyno, Omsk Region, children have been studying in a cold boarding school for four years after their local school and kindergarten were shut for major repairs.