Latest Education News from Russia

Contractor to paint Putin mural and renovate Chita lyceumContractor to paint Putin mural and renovate Chita lyceum
Contractor to paint Putin mural and renovate Chita lyceumA Chita-based company has been awarded a contract worth nearly 208 million rubles (approximately $2.3 million at current rates) to renovate a regional boarding lyceum and create a mural featuring portraits of notable figures, including Vladimir Putin.
Oldest School in Region Closed Due to Lack of StudentsOldest School in Region Closed Due to Lack of Students
Oldest School in Region Closed Due to Lack of StudentsAuthorities have closed the Pereshchepnaya basic school in Kotovsky district due to a complete absence of pupils.
Oldest School in Volgograd Region Closed Due to Lack of StudentsOldest School in Volgograd Region Closed Due to Lack of Students
Oldest School in Volgograd Region Closed Due to Lack of StudentsThe Pereshchepnovskaya School, the oldest in the Volgograd region, has been shut down because it had no pupils, according to local authorities.
Tyumen residents reveal private school fees and experiencesTyumen residents reveal private school fees and experiences
Tyumen residents reveal private school fees and experiencesParents in Tyumen discussed the costs, pros, and cons of sending their children to private schools, sharing stories ranging from high satisfaction to disappointment.
Teacher in Ufa beats student with belt as joke, kicks himTeacher in Ufa beats student with belt as joke, kicks him
Teacher in Ufa beats student with belt as joke, kicks himA teacher at a Ufa lyceum claimed he flogged a seventh-grader with a belt as a joke, and other students confirmed it, but authorities have opened a criminal case.
Colleges in Yaroslavl Region to be Merged into 12 InstitutionsColleges in Yaroslavl Region to be Merged into 12 Institutions
Colleges in Yaroslavl Region to be Merged into 12 InstitutionsAuthorities in the Yaroslavl Region intend to create 12 united colleges as part of modernizing the professional education system.
Yaroslavl Region to Merge Colleges into 12 InstitutionsYaroslavl Region to Merge Colleges into 12 Institutions
Yaroslavl Region to Merge Colleges into 12 InstitutionsAuthorities in Yaroslavl Region plan to merge colleges and create 12 consolidated institutions, aiming to improve the quality of professional education.
Kazan Allows Schoolchildren to Skip Classes Due to BlizzardKazan Allows Schoolchildren to Skip Classes Due to Blizzard
Kazan Allows Schoolchildren to Skip Classes Due to BlizzardSchools in Kazan have shifted to remote and electronic learning on Saturday, January 31, due to a blizzard, according to city authorities.
Can You Score 10/10? Irkutsk's Erudite TestCan You Score 10/10? Irkutsk's Erudite Test
Can You Score 10/10? Irkutsk's Erudite TestFind out how many of these challenging questions you can answer correctly in this test designed to crown Irkutsk's most erudite individual.
Lyceum teacher beats 7th grader with belt in class for swearing and 'ugly Cheburashka' drawing — videoLyceum teacher beats 7th grader with belt in class for swearing and 'ugly Cheburashka' drawing — video
Lyceum teacher beats 7th grader with belt in class for swearing and 'ugly Cheburashka' drawing — videoThe teacher also gave the boy a kick in the rear end after the beating, according to the video circulating online.
Criminal case launched over video of Ufa teacher beating studentCriminal case launched over video of Ufa teacher beating student
Criminal case launched over video of Ufa teacher beating studentInvestigators in Ufa have opened a criminal case after seeing a video of a local teacher hitting a student with a belt. The incident occurred at Lyceum No. 161, where the prosecutor's office is also conducting an inspection.
Prosecutor inspects school meals in ChelyabinskProsecutor inspects school meals in Chelyabinsk
Prosecutor inspects school meals in ChelyabinskThe inspection began after students complained about mold in food and larvae in tea. Violations of sanitary standards could lead to prosecutorial measures.
Teacher at Ufa lyceum beats 7th grader with belt during lessonTeacher at Ufa lyceum beats 7th grader with belt during lesson
Teacher at Ufa lyceum beats 7th grader with belt during lessonA teacher at a Ufa lyceum was caught on video beating a seventh-grader with a belt and kicking him.
Omsk School Temporarily Closed; Reason Is Illness OutbreakOmsk School Temporarily Closed; Reason Is Illness Outbreak
Omsk School Temporarily Closed; Reason Is Illness OutbreakA secondary school in Omsk has been fully closed and 27 classes in six schools shut down due to an ARVI outbreak, city authorities reported.
Rostov Region Universities in World University RankingsRostov Region Universities in World University Rankings
Rostov Region Universities in World University RankingsSeveral universities from Rostov Region have been included in the Times Higher Education world ranking. At the same time, changes are planned for Russia's higher education system.
Family Dynasties and Best Educational Practices: Rural Teachers Awarded in Novosibirsk RegionFamily Dynasties and Best Educational Practices: Rural Teachers Awarded in Novosibirsk Region
Family Dynasties and Best Educational Practices: Rural Teachers Awarded in Novosibirsk RegionGovernor Andrey Travnikov congratulated the winners and laureates of the professional competition.
IT research laboratory opens in Urals to retain staffIT research laboratory opens in Urals to retain staff
IT research laboratory opens in Urals to retain staffT-Technologies has opened a research lab at Ural Federal University to work on computer science and artificial intelligence.
Rostov Universities in Global Ranking Evaluated by ExpertsRostov Universities in Global Ranking Evaluated by Experts
Rostov Universities in Global Ranking Evaluated by ExpertsSoon, the education system in Russia will diverge from standards in other countries. This development coincides with the inclusion of Rostov Oblast universities in the Times Higher Education world ranking.
Two Perm Universities Make World Ranking, Joining Oxford and HarvardTwo Perm Universities Make World Ranking, Joining Oxford and Harvard
Two Perm Universities Make World Ranking, Joining Oxford and HarvardPerm State National Research University and Perm Polytechnic have been included in the world ranking of best universities. The list was published by the British agency Times Higher Education, which has been compiling it for over 15 years.
Prove Your Erudition: Ace This 10-Question Voronezh QuizProve Your Erudition: Ace This 10-Question Voronezh Quiz
Prove Your Erudition: Ace This 10-Question Voronezh QuizHow many of these questions can you answer correctly? This quiz will test your knowledge across various fields.
Prove You're Samara's Top Erudite with a Perfect ScoreProve You're Samara's Top Erudite with a Perfect Score
Prove You're Samara's Top Erudite with a Perfect ScoreTake this 10-question quiz to test your knowledge across various fields and see if you can answer them all correctly.
Three Samara Universities Make Global Higher Education RankingThree Samara Universities Make Global Higher Education Ranking
Three Samara Universities Make Global Higher Education RankingThree higher education institutions from Russia's Samara region have been included in the latest Times Higher Education world university rankings, released for 2026.
Chelyabinsk Erudite Test: Can You Score 10/10?Chelyabinsk Erudite Test: Can You Score 10/10?
Chelyabinsk Erudite Test: Can You Score 10/10?How many of these tasks will you be able to handle?