Dmitry Alferenko Appointed Rector of Kuzbass InstituteDmitry Alferenko, newly appointed rector of the Kuzbass Institute, has announced plans to develop a regional strategy for Russia's education development until 2036.
Volgograd Gymnasium Urgently Needs a Math TeacherGymnasium No. 13 in Volgograd is seeking a math teacher for fifth graders who have been without the subject since January. The offered salary ranges from 28,000 to 40,000 rubles (approximately $311 to $444 at current rates).
Volgograd Gymnasium Urgently Seeks Math TeacherGymnasium No. 13 in Volgograd's Traktorozavodsky District is urgently seeking a mathematics teacher for fifth-grade classes where the subject has been removed from the schedule. The position offers a salary from 28,000 to 40,000 rubles (approximately $280-$400 at current rates).
Schools in Kurgan region to undergo $4.3 million renovationsApproximately 400 million rubles ($4.3 million at current rates) will be allocated for major renovations to schools in the Kurgan region in 2026–2027. Contractors have already been selected for most of the projects.
Schools cancel classes as temperatures plungeDue to extreme cold weather, second-shift students in several cities in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug–Yugra region will stay home on 20 January.
Surgut Students: 'Don't Give False Hopes' on Cold DaysAuthorities in Surgut recently changed the temperature threshold for declaring cold days, but 11th graders say they are still required to attend school in freezing weather.
Second-Grader Denied Party Entry Over Unpaid FeeA second-grade student in Volgograd was excluded from a New Year's party after her family failed to pay a 250-ruble fee. The incident has sparked a scandal that divided the school community and led to disciplinary action.
Ufa's Zaton super school to open January 26 — see insideUfa's new 'super school' in the Zaton district will open on January 26, with enrollment now open for students. The facility, which can host 1,225 pupils, has completed construction and interior work.
Volgograd school bars girl from New Year's show over unpaid fee, sparks teacher backlashA pre-New Year celebration at a Volgograd gymnasium ended in scandal after a teacher barred an eight-year-old girl from a show because her mother had not paid a 250-ruble fee. The subsequent public backlash targeted the teacher, who received a reprimand, but the dispute continues to simmer.
Kurgan Parents Report Problems Accessing Remote LearningSevere cold in the Trans-Urals region has forced schools to switch to online lessons, but many students are unable to connect due to registration issues, according to numerous parental complaints on social media.
Teacher Bars Student from Party Over Unpaid FeeThe husband of a teacher accused of keeping a second-grader from a New Year's party over 250 rubles ($3) has spoken out, revealing the school's stance and the educator's current situation. We talked to him to get the other side of the story.
Volgograd officials explain second-grader's New Year's event exclusionEducation officials in Volgograd have apologized after a second-grader was left to sit alone in a corridor during a New Year's event because her mother had not paid a 250-ruble fee. The teacher received a reprimand and the deputy principal a warning for lax oversight.
Teacher from Nizhny Novgorod Goes Viral with Videos About His WorkAndrey Grigoryev has been teaching history and social studies for over 15 years in Dzerzhinsk. He recently gained online popularity by sharing his daily classroom life and humorous takes on topical issues in TikTok videos.
Saratov parents demand expulsion of aggressive schoolboyParents at Gymnasium No. 5 in Saratov are demanding the expulsion of a 13-year-old boy they accuse of aggressive behavior, including biting and threatening other children, fearing for their safety.
Bashkiria mother on school e-diary issues and mandatory Max appA mother of two schoolchildren in Bashkortostan says the shift to online diaries and the Max messenger for communication is necessary but flawed, calling for improvements to the mandatory apps.
Ufa parents slam new Gosuslugi-Max diary rulesResidents of Ufa are reacting to new requirements that school electronic diaries can only be accessed through the state portal Gosuslugi and the messenger Max, with many parents angry and teachers puzzled.
