Frosts force Samara schools to go remoteOn February 5, the Samara city administration reported that 54 schools switched to remote learning due to extreme cold, with 99 schools continuing in-person classes.
Paid university places to drop 13%Russia's Ministry of Education and Science announced a sharp reduction in paid university places, cutting 47,000 spots (13% of total), primarily affecting private institutions and popular fields like economics and law.
Chita School Freezes as Sweaters Allegedly BannedStudents at School No. 27 in Chita’s Severny microdistrict reported freezing temperatures on February 5, but the city’s Education Committee said the temperature is normal.
Parents Fight for Warm Uniforms for Girls in ChitaParents of students at School No. 52 in Chita say girls are forced to wear dresses even in extreme cold, while the education committee insists trousers are allowed below -30°C.
Students to Travel Moscow-Vladivostok to Grasp Russia's SizeA proposal suggests making a 12-14 day train journey from Moscow to Vladivostok part of the school curriculum, allowing students to experience Russia's vast geography and cultural diversity firsthand.
Volga Federal District's Largest School Opens in UfaThe largest school in the Volga Federal District, located in Ufa's Kuznetsovsky Zaton neighborhood, is set to open in February after delays. Little feet will soon fill its halls.
School in Rybinsk goes remote due to coldThe Rybinsk prosecutor's office in Yaroslavl Oblast has launched an investigation after parents complained about low temperatures in classrooms at School No. 23.
Volgograd Oblast cancels classes due to severe frostOn 5 February, schools in Kamyshin and several districts of Volgograd Oblast canceled classes for elementary students due to severe frost, giving them an unexpected day off.
Rybinsk School Goes Remote Over Cold ClassroomsThe Rybinsk prosecutor's office has opened an investigation after parents complained about cold classrooms at School No. 23, leading to a switch to remote learning on 5-6 February 2026.
Deputy minister warned for ignoring mother's complaintProsecutors in Voronezh obtained an administrative warning for Deputy Education Minister Elena Gantselevich after she failed to properly respond to a mother of many children's complaint about meal compensation for disabled children studying at home.
Lawyers are out: NGS55 ranks top Omsk specialtiesIn Omsk region, the number of students exceeded 74,600 in 2025, a 3.4% increase from the previous year. Universities admitted 23,400 applicants and graduated nearly 11,900 specialists.
Nizhny Novgorod schools unveil attack prevention planNizhny Novgorod region Education Minister Mikhail Puchkov proposed new safety measures for schools, emphasizing systemic prevention and emotional support over physical security alone.
Couple Attempted Bribe for Son's Flight SchoolAuthorities in Saratov Region opened a criminal case against a married couple who allegedly tried to bribe officials at Krasnokutsk Flight School with about 2.1 million rubles (around $22,800 at current rates) to get their son admitted.
