Latest Education News from Russia

Chelyabinsk Cancels School Classes Over FrostChelyabinsk Cancels School Classes Over Frost
Chelyabinsk Cancels School Classes Over FrostStudents from first to eleventh grade of both shifts will stay home due to abnormally low temperatures.
Chelyabinsk schools cancel classes due to severe frostChelyabinsk schools cancel classes due to severe frost
Chelyabinsk schools cancel classes due to severe frostOfficials in Chelyabinsk announced on Thursday evening that school lessons are cancelled for all students from grades 1 to 11 on Friday due to freezing temperatures.
Schoolchildren in Yekaterinburg Study from Home Amid Freezing TemperaturesSchoolchildren in Yekaterinburg Study from Home Amid Freezing Temperatures
Schoolchildren in Yekaterinburg Study from Home Amid Freezing TemperaturesAbnormally cold weather with temperatures below -30°C (-22°F) has forced some schools in Yekaterinburg to switch to remote learning, though not all educational institutions are closed, according to official guidelines.
Frost in Yekaterinburg Sends Students to Remote LearningFrost in Yekaterinburg Sends Students to Remote Learning
Frost in Yekaterinburg Sends Students to Remote LearningAnomalous frost has hit Yekaterinburg, prompting schools to move online. However, not all students are exempt from in-person attendance.
Education Ministry Approves Minimum USE Scores for AdmissionEducation Ministry Approves Minimum USE Scores for Admission
Education Ministry Approves Minimum USE Scores for AdmissionThe Russian Ministry of Education has set the minimum Unified State Exam scores required for admission to its universities for the 2026-2027 academic year. Exams for 11th graders are scheduled to begin on June 1.
Two colleges in Yaroslavl may be mergedTwo colleges in Yaroslavl may be merged
Two colleges in Yaroslavl may be mergedGovernor Mikhail Evrayev has proposed reorganizing the Yaroslavl College of Food Industry by merging it with the Technological and Economic College.
Governor Proposes Merger of Two Colleges in YaroslavlGovernor Proposes Merger of Two Colleges in Yaroslavl
Governor Proposes Merger of Two Colleges in YaroslavlGovernor Mikhail Yevrayev has submitted a project to merge the Yaroslavl College of Food Industry with another college, aiming to streamline vocational education in the region.
Schoolchildren in Yekaterinburg are being forced to install MAXSchoolchildren in Yekaterinburg are being forced to install MAX
Schoolchildren in Yekaterinburg are being forced to install MAXOn January 26, at Lyceum No. 159, an event will be held where students, under the supervision of teachers, will download the state messenger app.
Yekaterinburg Lyceum Mandates MAX Installation for StudentsYekaterinburg Lyceum Mandates MAX Installation for Students
Yekaterinburg Lyceum Mandates MAX Installation for StudentsStudents at Lyceum No. 159 in Yekaterinburg are required to install the MAX messenger app, with teachers supervising the download on January 26.
Volzhsky Students to Attend Third School Over Repair DelaysVolzhsky Students to Attend Third School Over Repair Delays
Volzhsky Students to Attend Third School Over Repair DelaysStudents of School No. 13 in Volzhsky are forced to prepare for transfer to a third educational institution due to delays in major repairs at two schools.
Parents Near Volgograd Decry Renovation Delays at Two SchoolsParents Near Volgograd Decry Renovation Delays at Two Schools
Parents Near Volgograd Decry Renovation Delays at Two SchoolsChildren in Volzhsky face being moved to a third different school as renovations at two institutions are severely delayed, leaving parents frustrated and protesting the disruptions.
Omsk Completes School in Serebryany Bereg, but Opening DelayedOmsk Completes School in Serebryany Bereg, but Opening Delayed
Omsk Completes School in Serebryany Bereg, but Opening DelayedThe long-awaited School No. 155 in Omsk's Serebryany Bereg neighborhood has been completed, but city officials say classes cannot begin until licensing is finalized.
Ulyanovsk Schools May Cancel Primary Classes Over Cold SnapUlyanovsk Schools May Cancel Primary Classes Over Cold Snap
Ulyanovsk Schools May Cancel Primary Classes Over Cold SnapTemperatures in Ulyanovsk are forecast to drop to -27°C (-17°F) on January 23, prompting the education ministry to recommend canceling primary school classes.
Putin-Awarded 'People's Teacher' from Rostov Region DiesPutin-Awarded 'People's Teacher' from Rostov Region Dies
Putin-Awarded 'People's Teacher' from Rostov Region DiesElena Nechitaylova, the only 'People's Teacher of the Russian Federation' in Rostov region, has died. She taught chemistry in Tsymlyansk.
Sber invests in Process Mining for future specialistsSber invests in Process Mining for future specialists
Sber invests in Process Mining for future specialistsThe technology helps optimize business processes and offers more effective ways to solve tasks.
What Tutors in Arkhangelsk Charge for Exam PreparationWhat Tutors in Arkhangelsk Charge for Exam Preparation
What Tutors in Arkhangelsk Charge for Exam PreparationFuture graduates in Arkhangelsk and their parents, worried about Unified State Exam results, have started preparing. We looked at how much tutors in the city charge for preparation sessions.
Three Engels schools to temporarily relocate students for renovationThree Engels schools to temporarily relocate students for renovation
Three Engels schools to temporarily relocate students for renovationThe Engels district administration has begun preparing for a major overhaul of three schools scheduled for 2026, requiring students to be temporarily moved to other institutions. The plans have sparked significant criticism from parents over logistics and communication.
Tomsk School to Undergo First Major Renovation in 60 YearsTomsk School to Undergo First Major Renovation in 60 Years
Tomsk School to Undergo First Major Renovation in 60 YearsTomsk authorities have allocated 100 million rubles for a major overhaul of a school building untouched since 1968, with work starting imminently.
Weather Closures Keep Second Shift Home Across KhMAO on Jan 22Weather Closures Keep Second Shift Home Across KhMAO on Jan 22
Weather Closures Keep Second Shift Home Across KhMAO on Jan 22At the time of the announcement, air temperatures in cities and settlements ranged from -34 to -39 degrees Celsius (-29 to -38 degrees Fahrenheit).
Surgut Plans Two New Schools, But Must First Acquire from DeveloperSurgut Plans Two New Schools, But Must First Acquire from Developer
Surgut Plans Two New Schools, But Must First Acquire from DeveloperOfficials have outlined the timeline for completing other educational facilities in the city.
Tyumen cancels school lessons again amid severe frostTyumen cancels school lessons again amid severe frost
Tyumen cancels school lessons again amid severe frostTyumen authorities have canceled in-person classes for the second shift for primary school students due to dangerously low temperatures, marking the second such cancellation on Thursday.
Test Your Geography Skills with 10 Tough QuestionsTest Your Geography Skills with 10 Tough Questions
Test Your Geography Skills with 10 Tough QuestionsTake this virtual global journey to prove your geography knowledge, from marine iguana habitats to the Adriatic Sea's depths. Answer ten questions and learn something new about our planet.
Tyumen Cancels School Classes Again for Younger StudentsTyumen Cancels School Classes Again for Younger Students
Tyumen Cancels School Classes Again for Younger StudentsSevere cold weather has forced the cancellation of school lessons in Tyumen, with students in grades 1-4 staying home for the second shift.
Dauria Inter-University Campus Plan Approved in Chita, Zoning RevealedDauria Inter-University Campus Plan Approved in Chita, Zoning Revealed
Dauria Inter-University Campus Plan Approved in Chita, Zoning RevealedThe main volumetric and planning solutions for the Dauria inter-university campus have been approved in Zabaikalsky Krai, the regional government portal reported on 21 January.