Latest Education News from Russia

School closures announced for second shift in Khanty-Mansi districtsIn several districts of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, school closures for the second shift have been declared on January 30 due to freezing temperatures, enabling students to study from home.

Mar 2, 2026

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EGE application deadline extended: time left to choose examsThe deadline for submitting applications for the 2026 Unified State Exam has been extended to February 2, with the main exam period running from June 1 to July 9.

Mar 2, 2026

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Tomsk Erudite Test: Answer 10 Out of 10How many of these tasks will you be able to complete? Our quiz will reveal if you're truly knowledgeable or just putting on a show.

Mar 2, 2026

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Zabaikalsky Krai bought new regional studies textbooks, then stoppedThe region's education ministry purchased 6,000 new 'Zabaikalsky Krai studies' textbooks for grades 10–11 in December 2025 but says it will buy no more as the subject is not part of federal educational standards.

Mar 2, 2026

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‘Graduate Outcomes Matter’: Inside Tyumen’s Delfa Education CenterThe Delfa educational center in Tyumen offers a range of courses for both adults and children, focusing on IT, programming, and drone piloting.

Mar 2, 2026

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Parents Pay 220,000 Rubles for Graduation, 'Residentsia 888' ClosesAfter paying 220,000 rubles (approximately $2,400) for a graduation party at 'Residentsia 888', parents of ninth-graders are unable to recover their funds and have filed a police report.

Mar 2, 2026

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Yakutia to Build School-Kindergarten for Fallen SVO SoldierA 195-seat school-kindergarten will be constructed in the village of Betenkes, Verkhoyansky District, Yakutia, in memory of a local head who died in the Special Military Operation.

Mar 2, 2026

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Novosibirsk parents: 'Printed answer books will return' after homework site blocksSome believe children will find workarounds, while others predict a return to printed answer books.

Mar 1, 2026

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Become the City's Top Erudite with a Perfect Quiz ScoreTake this quiz to see how many questions you can answer correctly.

Mar 1, 2026

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Can You Score 10/10? The Ultimate Chita QuizHow many of these challenges will you be able to solve? This test will determine if you are truly erudite.

Mar 1, 2026

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Izhevsk Schools Shift to Remote Learning Amid SnowfallIn Izhevsk, schools will adopt distance learning on January 30 due to adverse weather, with decisions left to school directors.

Mar 1, 2026

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Samara's Russian Language Quiz: 10 Tricky QuestionsThen we'll know you're one of us ;)

Mar 1, 2026

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Test Your Literature Knowledge: A Quiz for Chelyabinsk's Avid ReadersThis literature quiz challenges Chelyabinsk residents to answer 10 questions based on classic works.

Mar 1, 2026

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Voronezh to Raise Maximum Kindergarten Fees: New Prices ExplainedPayments will increase by 3-4% this year in Voronezh, as the regional education ministry adjusts for inflation.

Feb 28, 2026

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Frosts Hit Murmansk Region: When Schools Cancel ClassesAs temperatures plunge in the Murmansk region, the education ministry outlines the conditions under which schools can cancel classes or switch to remote learning.

Feb 28, 2026

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Ivan Noskov Announces New Musical Instruments for Samara Art SchoolsMore than 18 million rubles (approximately $200,000 at current rates) have been allocated for new musical instruments and equipment for five art schools in Samara in 2026.

Feb 28, 2026

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15% of Saratov College Graduates Not Employed in Their ProfessionGovernor Roman Busargin reported that 85% of college graduates in the Saratov region are now employed in their field, a 5% increase from last year.

Feb 28, 2026

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Saratov Minister Sees Benefits in Fewer SchoolchildrenHe believes that a decline in student numbers makes it easier to cope with the teacher shortage.

Feb 28, 2026

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Arkhangelsk schools face quarantine rumors amid flu outbreakAuthorities in Arkhangelsk have denied rumors of entire schools switching to remote learning, despite a 20% rise in flu and ARVI cases among children last week.

Feb 28, 2026

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Old School in Zabaykalsky Krai Freezes Without RenovationClasses at School No. 4 in Baley have been pushed to 11:00 AM as temperatures plummet, with the building, constructed in 1952, never having undergone a major repair.

Feb 27, 2026

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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.

Feb 27, 2026

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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.

Feb 26, 2026

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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.

Feb 25, 2026

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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.

Feb 25, 2026

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Literature Quiz Stumps 80% of Moscow ResidentsTest your knowledge with a new literature quiz on MSK1.RU, where most Muscovites reportedly struggle to answer correctly.

Feb 25, 2026

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