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Chita school heating repair estimated for one dayChita school heating repair estimated for one day
Chita school heating repair estimated for one dayA heating problem at School No. 49 in Chita has forced students into remote learning, with the utility company TGC-14 estimating repairs will take about a day.
When did you last open a book? A literature test for Tomsk's most well-read residentsWhen did you last open a book? A literature test for Tomsk's most well-read residents
When did you last open a book? A literature test for Tomsk's most well-read residentsDo you think you can answer all 10 questions? This quiz draws from a foundational base of literary knowledge to challenge even avid readers.
Parents complain about cold, porridge-only meals at Chita schoolParents complain about cold, porridge-only meals at Chita school
Parents complain about cold, porridge-only meals at Chita schoolParents of a school in the Severny microdistrict of Chita have complained of cold classrooms and a canteen menu reduced to only milk-based porridges. The city's education committee will inspect one of the claims.
Nizhnekamsk Schools Tighten Security After Lyceum AttackNizhnekamsk Schools Tighten Security After Lyceum Attack
Nizhnekamsk Schools Tighten Security After Lyceum AttackThe press secretary of Nizhnekamsk administration has demonstrated enhanced security checks at schools after a recent knife attack by a lyceum student on a cleaner.
Novosibirsk school deputy principal punished for unauthorized toilet camerasNovosibirsk school deputy principal punished for unauthorized toilet cameras
Novosibirsk school deputy principal punished for unauthorized toilet camerasA deputy principal at a Novosibirsk school has faced disciplinary action after surveillance cameras were installed in a toilet without the consent of students or their parents.
Chita Medical Academy Honors Top StudentsChita Medical Academy Honors Top Students
Chita Medical Academy Honors Top StudentsThe Chita State Medical Academy celebrated its outstanding students at the traditional rector's reception, an annual event held in honor of Russian Student Day to recognize achievements in academics and research.
University admissions 2026: essential info in cardsUniversity admissions 2026: essential info in cards
University admissions 2026: essential info in cardsApplicants are set to encounter a series of changes.
Chita school goes remote due to cold, awaits heating fix from TGC-14Chita school goes remote due to cold, awaits heating fix from TGC-14
Chita school goes remote due to cold, awaits heating fix from TGC-14A school in Chita has moved to distance learning because of low heating temperatures, but the heating company TGC-14 has not yet commented on the situation.
Literature Quiz for Voronezh's Most Well-ReadLiterature Quiz for Voronezh's Most Well-Read
Literature Quiz for Voronezh's Most Well-ReadDo you think you can answer all 10 questions?
Ministry of Science to change diploma qualificationsMinistry of Science to change diploma qualifications
Ministry of Science to change diploma qualificationsThe Ministry of Science and Higher Education plans to exclude general qualifications from diplomas, detailing only specific professions to help employers understand hires better.
From abandoned sites to landmark buildings: Yugra universities in archival photosFrom abandoned sites to landmark buildings: Yugra universities in archival photos
From abandoned sites to landmark buildings: Yugra universities in archival photosArchival images show the transformation of universities in Yugra, including Surgut State University's 'ship' and Yugra State University's tower, from their early construction phases.
Kobzev Announces Timeline for Irkutsk Inter-University CampusKobzev Announces Timeline for Irkutsk Inter-University Campus
Kobzev Announces Timeline for Irkutsk Inter-University CampusIrkutsk Region Governor Igor Kobzev has announced the potential timeline for building an inter-university campus in Irkutsk, a project for which the region has applied for funding several times without success.
Literature Quiz: 10 Questions for the Well-ReadLiterature Quiz: 10 Questions for the Well-Read
Literature Quiz: 10 Questions for the Well-ReadDo you think you can answer all 10 questions? Test your knowledge with this literary challenge.
‘They Called Us Service Staff’: Teacher with 43 Years Explains Why Educators Leave‘They Called Us Service Staff’: Teacher with 43 Years Explains Why Educators Leave
‘They Called Us Service Staff’: Teacher with 43 Years Explains Why Educators LeaveA teacher with more than half a century in the classroom discusses changes in children and parents, low pay, and the burnout driving colleagues away.
Teachers: Low Pay Makes Putin's Kindergarten Extension a JokeTeachers: Low Pay Makes Putin's Kindergarten Extension a Joke
Teachers: Low Pay Makes Putin's Kindergarten Extension a JokePresident Vladimir Putin has proposed extending kindergarten hours to 8 PM to facilitate women's return to work, but educators criticize the plan, pointing to low salaries and potential harm to children's well-being.
Omsk Faces Shortage of Foreign Language TeachersOmsk Faces Shortage of Foreign Language Teachers
Omsk Faces Shortage of Foreign Language TeachersIn Omsk, there is a significant shortage of teachers, especially for foreign languages, with other subjects also facing vacancies.
Test Your Russian Language Skills: Are You Truly Literate?Test Your Russian Language Skills: Are You Truly Literate?
Test Your Russian Language Skills: Are You Truly Literate?This Russian language quiz challenges Muscovites to see if they can navigate common pitfalls. Even rare experts struggle to reach the seventh question without a mistake.
Irkutsk Geography Test Stumps Even Top Students — Can You Pass?Irkutsk Geography Test Stumps Even Top Students — Can You Pass?
Irkutsk Geography Test Stumps Even Top Students — Can You Pass?You'll need to think carefully to ace this challenging geography quiz.
Schools to switch to new curriculum and textbooks: timelineSchools to switch to new curriculum and textbooks: timeline
Schools to switch to new curriculum and textbooks: timelineRussian Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov announced plans to introduce uniform textbooks across all schools within three to four years.
Samara or Sahara? A Challenging Geography Quiz You Won't Pass!Samara or Sahara? A Challenging Geography Quiz You Won't Pass!
Samara or Sahara? A Challenging Geography Quiz You Won't Pass!Try your hand at answering 10 questions about different countries, from wildlife to borders and seas.
Residents of Malinovka Complain of Cold in SchoolResidents of Malinovka Complain of Cold in School
Residents of Malinovka Complain of Cold in SchoolParents of students report that temperatures in classrooms have dropped to 14-16°C (57-61°F). Authorities are investigating the need for repairs following recent power outages.
Residents Report Freezing School After Pipes Burst Near ChelyabinskResidents Report Freezing School After Pipes Burst Near Chelyabinsk
Residents Report Freezing School After Pipes Burst Near ChelyabinskThermometers, according to parents, show 14-16 degrees Celsius (57-61°F).
Geography test: few can ace knowledge beyond Arkhangelsk OblastGeography test: few can ace knowledge beyond Arkhangelsk Oblast
Geography test: few can ace knowledge beyond Arkhangelsk OblastThis geography quiz challenges your knowledge of areas outside Arkhangelsk Oblast, requiring careful thought to pass.
Geography test stumps even Chelyabinsk's top studentsGeography test stumps even Chelyabinsk's top students
Geography test stumps even Chelyabinsk's top studentsThis geography quiz covers Earth sciences, heraldry, and history, requiring deep thought. Few can achieve a perfect score—see if you're among them.