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.
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.
Workload above norm: 400 quit Kuzbass schools in 2025Physics, chemistry, and mathematics teachers are in the shortest supply in the region's schools. Nearly 450 specialists have left the education sector since last year.
