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'God, forgive!': Cockroach hordes invade university classrooms'God, forgive!': Cockroach hordes invade university classrooms
'God, forgive!': Cockroach hordes invade university classroomsStudents at Kemerovo State University have reported a severe cockroach infestation in a college building, with insects crawling freely during classes as shown in a video published on January 26.
Kurgan Allocates 150 Million Rubles for Medical Faculty Building RenovationKurgan Allocates 150 Million Rubles for Medical Faculty Building Renovation
Kurgan Allocates 150 Million Rubles for Medical Faculty Building RenovationThe renovation work is scheduled to begin this year.
How to Get into SESC UrFU, the Ural Genius FactoryHow to Get into SESC UrFU, the Ural Genius Factory
How to Get into SESC UrFU, the Ural Genius FactoryThe prestigious educational center consistently tops all educational rankings. We explore what it takes to study at this school for gifted children and why the workload is intense.
Zheleznogorsk residents complain of freezing conditions in kindergartenZheleznogorsk residents complain of freezing conditions in kindergarten
Zheleznogorsk residents complain of freezing conditions in kindergartenParents in Zheleznogorsk report that children are shivering from the cold in a local kindergarten, with temperatures as low as 15 degrees Celsius (59°F).
Frost Cancels Classes for Some Chelyabinsk School StudentsFrost Cancels Classes for Some Chelyabinsk School Students
Frost Cancels Classes for Some Chelyabinsk School StudentsDue to low temperatures, students in grades 1-7 of the first shift in Chelyabinsk schools are exempt from attending classes.
Classes canceled in Chelyabinsk schools due to frostClasses canceled in Chelyabinsk schools due to frost
Classes canceled in Chelyabinsk schools due to frostOn Monday, January 26, schools in Chelyabinsk canceled classes due to frost, with students from grades 1 to 7 in the first shift permitted to stay home.
A Geography Quiz for Geniuses: 99% Will FailA Geography Quiz for Geniuses: 99% Will Fail
A Geography Quiz for Geniuses: 99% Will FailYou'll need to think carefully to pass this quiz, which covers the complex and diverse field of geography.
Blackout in Murmansk Oblast: Leninsky District Schools and Kindergartens Shift OperationsBlackout in Murmansk Oblast: Leninsky District Schools and Kindergartens Shift Operations
Blackout in Murmansk Oblast: Leninsky District Schools and Kindergartens Shift OperationsAn ongoing blackout in Murmansk Oblast has led to adjustments in the operation of schools and kindergartens in Leninsky District.
Murmansk Administration Lists Schools Open on MondayMurmansk Administration Lists Schools Open on Monday
Murmansk Administration Lists Schools Open on MondaySchools, gymnasiums, and kindergartens in the city's Pervomaysky District and Roslyakovo residential area will operate normally.
30.7 Thousand Enrollees: Student Numbers Rise in Novosibirsk Region30.7 Thousand Enrollees: Student Numbers Rise in Novosibirsk Region
30.7 Thousand Enrollees: Student Numbers Rise in Novosibirsk RegionThe majority of them are women. The total student population has grown to over 104,000 for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Yekaterinburg universities make physics compulsory for many majorsYekaterinburg universities make physics compulsory for many majors
Yekaterinburg universities make physics compulsory for many majorsUniversity admissions in Yekaterinburg are proceeding under new rules this year after the Russian Ministry of Education and Science made last-minute changes, affecting entrance exams for many programs.
Chelyabinsk readers: Extend kindergarten hours? Let proposer stay until 8 p.m.Chelyabinsk readers: Extend kindergarten hours? Let proposer stay until 8 p.m.
Chelyabinsk readers: Extend kindergarten hours? Let proposer stay until 8 p.m.Chelyabinsk residents have shared their views on a proposal to extend kindergarten working hours until 8 p.m., with many criticizing the idea.
Few can ace this geography test; Orenburg residents testedFew can ace this geography test; Orenburg residents tested
Few can ace this geography test; Orenburg residents testedThis geography test demands serious thought to complete, challenging even those with good knowledge.
Students in Irkutsk region complain to Mizulina about freezing classroomsStudents in Irkutsk region complain to Mizulina about freezing classrooms
Students in Irkutsk region complain to Mizulina about freezing classroomsStudents from several schools in Irkutsk Oblast and a college in the regional capital have complained to Safe Internet League head Yekaterina Mizulina about the cold in their classrooms. She published their complaints along with dozens from other regions.
Siberians Recall Student Days on Tatiana's DaySiberians Recall Student Days on Tatiana's Day
Siberians Recall Student Days on Tatiana's DayOn January 25, Tatiana's Day, former students from Siberia share their most vivid university memories with NGS, highlighting experiences from photography classes to dorm life.
Volgograd Residents Discuss Teacher Shortage in SchoolsVolgograd Residents Discuss Teacher Shortage in Schools
Volgograd Residents Discuss Teacher Shortage in SchoolsVolgograd schools are facing a teacher shortage, particularly in mathematics and Russian. Parents and former educators are weighing in on the issue.
'How to live on 16,000?' Volgograd residents debate teacher shortage'How to live on 16,000?' Volgograd residents debate teacher shortage
'How to live on 16,000?' Volgograd residents debate teacher shortageThe article compiles opinions from Volgograd locals and former teachers on the critical shortage of educators in city schools, highlighting issues like low pay and poor working conditions.
Friends with China? Siberians to learn language and culture in group internshipsFriends with China? Siberians to learn language and culture in group internships
Friends with China? Siberians to learn language and culture in group internshipsOnly 10 participants will be selected for a month-long summer language internship in Shanghai; here's how to apply.
Firefighting Student on Family Legacy and Saving LivesFirefighting Student on Family Legacy and Saving Lives
Firefighting Student on Family Legacy and Saving LivesVeronika Titinkina is a first-year student at Moscow's Technical Fire and Rescue College, continuing her family's firefighting tradition. She aims to work as a dispatcher or fire engineer due to restrictions on women in active firefighting.
Russia proposes free university education for key professionsRussia proposes free university education for key professions
Russia proposes free university education for key professionsA Russian lawmaker has proposed making first higher education free for students in critical fields such as medicine, teaching, and engineering.
Tomsk university students through the decades in archive photosTomsk university students through the decades in archive photos
Tomsk university students through the decades in archive photosOn January 25, students across Russia celebrate their 'professional' holiday. Tomsk has always been a student city, so NGS70.RU explored archive photos from various eras.
Oh, Tanya! Women from Chita Remember Their Student DaysOh, Tanya! Women from Chita Remember Their Student Days
Oh, Tanya! Women from Chita Remember Their Student DaysOn Tatiana's Day, which honors both women named Tatiana and students, we asked readers from Chita named Tatiana to share stories from their university years.
Soviet History Quiz: Identify 10 Common ObjectsSoviet History Quiz: Identify 10 Common Objects
Soviet History Quiz: Identify 10 Common ObjectsFew residents of Moscow will be able to answer all 10 questions correctly.
Two-year delay turns large Priangarye school into long-term buildTwo-year delay turns large Priangarye school into long-term build
Two-year delay turns large Priangarye school into long-term buildConstruction of a major school in Tayshet, Irkutsk region, is two years behind schedule, with project costs having risen by 50%.