Frost Leads to School Closures for Second Shift in KurganDue to returning frosts, classes for first to fourth grade students in the second shift have been canceled in Kurgan on January 21, with the cold weather expected to persist until January 26.
Officials Name Cause of Cold in Omsk KindergartenOmsk authorities have explained the cold conditions in a local kindergarten, citing inadequate window insulation, after parents aired grievances online.
Teacher Bars Second-Grader from New Year's Party Over 250 RublesA second-grader in Volgograd was excluded from a holiday show after her family forgot to pay a 250-ruble fee (approximately $3 at current rates), sparking a conflict between parents and teachers.
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.
