School Is Not the End of the WorldA family psychologist from Yaroslavl explains how parents can ease children's transition to school and keep 1 September a happy, stress-free memory for first-graders and older pupils alike.
Yekaterinburg locals share vivid school memoriesAs 1 September approaches, E1.RU readers recall the best and worst of their school years, from pancakes with their homeroom teacher to bullying and rooftop sunbathing.
Omsk Teacher Reveals First Grade RequirementsAn Omsk elementary school teacher explains what skills and knowledge a child truly needs before starting first grade, reassuring parents that reading and writing are not mandatory.
Woman Slams Vladivostok Schools After RelocationA woman who moved from Yakutia to Vladivostok with her family criticized local education, saying children are sent to tutors when they struggle. She lived there for five months.
Education vs Diploma: Rostovites Debate UniversitiesRostov graduates criticized universities, and readers in comments split into two camps: some consider the diploma useless, others — an important stage of development.
455 Million Ruble Kindergarten in Omsk's Neftyaniki DistrictA kindergarten costing 455 million rubles (about $5.1 million at current rates) will be built in Omsk's Sovetsky district (Neftyaniki) by contractor ASK Monolit. Completion is scheduled by August 31, 2027.
«We'll Have to Buy Thermal Underwear Again»Children in the Buratino kindergarten in Mogoytuy, Zabaykalsky Krai, are freezing because the building remains uninsulated despite promises of repairs.
Chelyabinsk School 104 Repair: Parents Doubt DeadlinesParents of students at Chelyabinsk School No. 104 are worried that the roof repair will not be completed by September 1. According to them, there are only two workers, and classrooms were flooded during rains.
Parents Fear School Renovation Unfinished by SeptemberAccording to parents, only two workers are replacing the roof at Chelyabinsk School No. 104. They fear the renovation will not be completed by September 1, after classrooms were flooded during heavy rains.
Tolyatti student gets 100, 100, 94 on examsDarya Byakova from Tolyatti scored 100 on Russian and physics and 94 on math. She shares her preparation tips and how she managed stress.
Three Kazan Mothers Share School Prep CostsWe spoke with a mother of many children, a single mother, and a mother of a future first-grader about school preparation costs in Kazan, sharing their tips and experiences.
Graduate scores 100, 100, 94 on three USE subjectsDaria Byakova, a graduate from Tolyatti, scored 100 points on the Unified State Exam in Russian and Physics and 94 in Mathematics, and shares her preparation strategies.
Even C-Students Can Ace EGE: 100, 100, 94Daria Byakova from School No. 61 in Tolyatti scored perfect 100s on Russian and Physics and 94 on Advanced Math on the EGE. She shares her preparation secrets.
Mandatory 10th Grade: Enough Spaces in Chelyabinsk Schools?Russia's Education Ministry says schools must offer 10th grade places to all 9th graders, but Chelyabinsk parents report limited space, prompting city officials to open more classes.
Unified State Exams Permanently Moved to June 1Rosobrnadzor head Anzor Muzayev announced that the Unified State Exam will now start no earlier than June 1, a permanent change ordered by the president that has proven successful.
New Rector Appointed at NArFU After Two-Year VacancyMikhail Danilov has been appointed rector of NArFU in Arkhangelsk, filling a position that had been vacant for two years after Elena Kudryashova's departure.
