Nearly 400 SVO Participants, Children Enter Omsk UniversitiesNearly 400 participants of the special military operation and their children have enrolled in Omsk universities this year. The number of such preferential admissions has risen by 1.7 times compared to 2024.
Creative, artistic, and athletic medical students honored in ChitaStudents at the Chita State Medical Academy prove that studying to be a doctor is anything but boring, balancing rigorous coursework with vibrant extracurricular activities. Their achievements in arts, sports, and community leadership were celebrated at the annual rector's reception.
2026 University Admissions: New Rules and Key DatesStarting in 2026, new rules for university admissions will take effect in Russia, including centralized applications via Gosuslugi and updated targeted learning conditions.
Russia Ends Bachelor's and Master's Degrees for New SystemRussia will begin testing a new higher education system in 2026, replacing bachelor's and master's degrees with a three-tier model by 2027, according to the Ministry of Education and Science.
Omsk Kindergartens Face Shortage of 132 TeachersOmsk kindergartens lack 132 teachers as of January 15, 2026, with an average salary of 48,496 rubles ($539 at current rates) for such employees last year.
Tutor Fees in Khanty-Mansi Can Hit 3000 RublesIn Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, tutor prices peak in January as demand surges for help with exams and the school year's longest quarter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
